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NZ Ahead Podcast

NZ Ahead Podcast

Written by: Liz Deacle & Brian Deacle
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 If you're thinking about moving to New Zealand and living in New Zealand, then this is the podcast for you! The NZ AHEAD PODCAST is hosted by Liz and Brian, a husband and wife who moved to New Zealand from the UK with their small kids thirteen years ago. Every week Liz, Brian and the occasional kiwi guests share EVERYTHING there is to know about moving to and living in New Zealand. If you have your heart set on New Zealand, then you are going to LOVE this show! And don't forget! If you are serious about moving to New Zealand, then sign up for the FREE 5-day VIDEO guide! that has been lovingly put together just for you. This short 5-day video series shares aspects of New Zealand that you won't find anywhere else on the internet (that's a promise!). Ready to discover what real life in New Zealand is all about? Sign up for the FREE guide NOW: https://nzahead.com/ NZ ahead can be found on all of your favourite podcast providers. We can't wait to get to know you better and help make your dream to move to New Zealand as smooth as possible! Liz and Brian Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Buying (and selling) a House in New Zealand. All The Inside Tricks You Need to Know

    Buying (and selling) a House in New Zealand. All The Inside Tricks You Need to Know
    Feb 1 2026

    🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free

    There will no doubt come a time in your kiwi immigration adventure when you wish to buy a house in New Zealand. Which is why you are going to LOVE this week's podcast episode!

    Today, Liz chats with NZ Ahead's favourite New Zealand real-estate agent (and very good friend) Angie.

    Angie, a senior member of Smith and Bishop Real Estate in Taranaki, has been helping people buy and sell houses across New Zealand for over 13 years. This girl knows her stuff! (Plus, she's a very good friend, so I can vouch for her personally.)

    Sit back, and learn all there is to know about buying and selling your home in New Zealand, with Anjie.

    Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community and join us: www.nzahead.com/free

    🇳🇿If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that we are talking about)

    Links:

    You can contact Anjie directly by email:

    anjie@smithbishop.co.nz
    or visit Smith and Bishop's website (and don't forget to mention the NZ Ahead Podcast!
    Website:
    https://www.smithbishop.co.nz/

    Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!


    This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts.
    It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".

    Thank you!

    Kia Kaha,

    Liz and Brian x
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 7 Mistakes NZ Tourists (continue) to Make

    7 Mistakes NZ Tourists (continue) to Make
    Jan 20 2026
    🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Moving to New Zealand? Perhaps you're taking an NZ vacation - having a little looksy beforehand. You know us by now. We're not judgy on this channel. Not me and Bri. Uh uh. We only have your best interests at heart. Always. So, believe us when we say, this is an important episode. Do yourself a favour and have a listen (and a giggle) and save yourself the embarrassment of looking like a complete wally. Like Liz did when she first visited New Zealand. You're welcome...!! x 🇳🇿 Remember! If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Community that Brian and I talk about!). 🛑 We are unable to give immigration advice. ​The company we recommend to help you with this is NZ Shores. ​Click the link below to take the FREE eligibility test and see if New Zealand is for you.https://nzshores,com 💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX. If you want a money-saving currency solution where trust and transparency count, we've done the homework for you. We use them, and people in our community use them. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx 🐕‍🦺 Pet Relocation: We only recommend one company for pet relocation: Starwood Pet Travel. Hundreds of people in our community have used Starwood, and their reviews are glowing. For listeners of It's a Drama and NZ Ahead Podcast, Starwood is proud to give new customers one free Pet Protection Plan for your pet’s upcoming move to New Zealand. This is a $400 value and will cover unexpected travel-related expenses for your pet’s journey. Remember to mention this promo when you speak to a Starwood Team Member. Click the link below, and don't forget to mention Liz and Brian @ NZ Ahead or It's a Drama Podcast! https://itsadrama.com/starwood-pet-tr... Please assume that all links on this page are affiliate links. This means we will be paid a commission (at no cost to you) if you choose to use any of the above services through our link. We will only ever recommend companies that we know, love and trust. Always. Check out our Youtube Channel, It's a Drama! And please don't forget to follow and share! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series! (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community). Start your adventure ball rolling today and get your free 5-Day Life in NZ videos NOW! ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free Love the show? Please rate and review us HERE! This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review". Thank you! Want to help us out? PLease rate, review and SHARE this episode! Thank you muchly xx Moving to New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! The Dreaded Homesickness. What to do and how to cope. Being a teacher in New Zealand. Life at School. Moving to New Zealand from the USA. The Truth About The First Six Months. Taranaki. Why We Consider It One Of The BEST Places In NZ To Live. WARNING!! Do Not Say This in New Zealand!! Canada or New Zealand? Why We Chose New Zealand Life in New Zealand Compared to the UK. From a Kiwi Who's Tried Both Leaving America to live in New Zealand 7 Things That Scared us About Moving To New Zealand Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Interested in Life in New Zealand? Here's More Content For You! Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These Essential Life Skills? Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My...Scary Things in New Zealand 7 Weird Things About New Zealand You Know You're in New Zealand When... Where To Live in New Zealand? North or South Island? Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify
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    37 mins
  • If THIS Doesn't Inspire You To Make Your NZ Dream Happen We Don't Know What Will

    If THIS Doesn't Inspire You To Make Your NZ Dream Happen We Don't Know What Will
    Jan 5 2026

    🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free

    Welcome to 2026! If this episode doesn't inspire you to say "enough is enough" and make your dream of moving to New Zealand a reality, we don't know what will.

    Two questions for you:
    How long have you been dreaming of moving to New Zealand?
    How long do you intend to keep "dreaming" about moving to New Zealand?

    Today, we are here to encourage, push, support and beg you to make that massive leap and finally, FINALLY put into action that dream that's been living at the back of your mind for far too long.
    You can do it. You can move to New Zealand.
    Thousands before you have done it. Thousands after you will do it.
    Will you be one of those people?
    Will you live your life to the full and never say the words "what if?"

    We hope so.
    Please know you are not alone. Let us help you make 2026 the year you put yourself first and move your NZ status from "dream" to "reality".

    Happy New Year, lovely people. We hope to see you on the other side!

    Kia Kaha,

    Liz and Brian x

    LINKS:


    Here’s how you can learn more about our private NZ Ahead community and join us: www.nzahead.com/free

    🇳🇿If you are thinking of MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country, SIGN UP HERE for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE To Life in New Zealand. (This leads to details on how to join the private NZ Ahead Slack Community that we are talking about)

    🛑 ​We are unable to give immigration advice, but NZ Shores Immigration advisors are the company we use, love and trust. Take the FREE NZ Shores eligibility test and see if New Zealand is possible for you.https://nzshores.com



    💰 Transferring currency? We've teamed up with TorFX. We use them, as do many people in our community. If you want trustworthy, real people on the other end of the phone, along with the best rates, then TorFx is for you. These guys are FABULOUS! ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/torfx

    If you are struggling with loss and grief, please know you are not alone. Liz's new book, You Won't Just Cry When They Die, will help you survive, cope and gently heal when your world turns upside down.
    You can find her book here.

    Do you LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?

    Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?

    Sign up HERE, and we will send you our FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand 5-Part Video Series!

    (At the end of the series, you will be offered details of becoming a member of our inspiring and growing private NZ Ahead community).

    Love the show? Please rate and review the NZ Ahead Podcast HERE!

    This is a free way to support our show by leaving it a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts.
    It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, select the star rating and hit "write review".

    Thank you!

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    32 mins
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