one of my friend broke his two arms in a bike accident in NZ. His french insurance bought him a first class seat back to France where an ambulance was waiting for him next to the plane to bring him to a clinic where he get surgery. All that in 72h. For zero additionnal euros
As a New Zealander in France, I'd agree yes they're better dressed but the kiwi friendliness and nice attitude is what I miss, everyday I have atleast one rude encounter.
@@NotEvenFrench I used to live in Paris but I moved out to the suburbs which I must say people are much nicer out here, but I still commute to Paris for work etc this is normally where I encounter rude people.
@@ogamiitto8627 I'm from Auckland which is New Zealand's biggest city and people do not act that way there, I have also visited big cities around the world and had no negative experience, and I like I said before I lived in Paris for 3 years, and in the suburbs now for 4 years.
My biggest surprise on moving back to New Zealand was seeing people going to the supermarket in their pajamas and living in a large town in the country having people wear gumboots to the supermarket as well.
As a french who lived in NZ I agree on almost everything you said (maybe because I'm not quite objective haha) but I found the kiwi style pretty great. I mean, I was expecting way worst like in the US but their fashion style is more like european and they are quite well dress (according to me, who lived in Paris for years). The thing I'd like to underline is how the kiwis are willing to help compared to France. I had some situations over there where 4 or 5 people stopped and asked if i needed any help as i'm pretty sure it wouldn't be the same in France.
I hitch hicked around France as a teen and every person that picked me up went well out of their way to take me to wonderful places that I would never have discovered without them. I never had to wait for longer than 10 minutes and more than half the lifts were from middle aged women who took me home and fed me! I spoke dreadful French...
Me (In Canada, freezing my butt off): Shocked and wondering why Rosie is so lightly dressed and then realizing 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ She's in New-Zealand (Where summer is but beginning) 🤣🤣🤣
@@NotEvenFrench As a french national, lemme try to give some ways that I am (pretty sure) that New Zealand does WAY more better than france. 1. You said it ... Rubgy!! No contest there. The all-blacks aren't considered the most scary team in the world for nothing. 2. Keeping their environment clean. 3. Dealing with Covid-19! (Could not resist ... and no, the fact that New zealand is an island does not explain everything!) 4. Which leads me to ... Not complaining about their country so much (I hope :D ). 5. Keeping their toilets and public toilet clean!! (though, in the realm of disgusting, Belgium is pretty bad too). 6. Knowledge in mathematics ( we just got zapped by a report saying we're the worst in europe there, I doubt NZ get this problem). 7. Having such a charming youtuber that does the same for New Zealand that you, as a new zealander, is doing for france :o) I'll try to think about two more ;)
@@NotEvenFrench we aim to please :) Gotta keep those diplomatic lines (for lack of a better term) between our countries open and good in those troubled times ;) PS: Hello to Paul de la part de "Jean Pierre" ( I am working on another 'message from Jean-Pierre to Paul' )
I was so shocked about the healthcare here! I haven’t been to the doctor or dentist in more than 14 years because it was just too expensive in America. That was the first thing I did when I arrived here in France.
Hi Rosie, As a kiwi living in France I 100% agree with all your comments. You are brave to post this, kiwis are really insecure about anyone who doesn’t think NZ is better at everything. You could also add that in France their is a much higher intellectual and cultural engagement. In France you just don’t talk about money, possessions or property. In NZ you do and everything is kind of dumbed down.In France you are expected to be able to hold an opinion on everything from history to architecture, gastronomy to international politics.
Hi 👋🏼. I’m Canadian, live in NZ (for the past 18 years) and lived in France for a year almost 30 years ago. What I loved about France, which may not even exist here in NZ is their ski groups/clubs. We lived in Grenoble, joined a ski club and got taken to a ski destination every weekend during the winter via bus. It was amazing 😁.
Exactly, there are some student clubs that offer really cheap ski packages, which includes transport, stay, meal, gear, instructor. Here in New Zealand I don’t have a car and I couldn’t find any direct public transport option to get from Auckland to mt Ruapehu. And with all connections to get the mountain it takes a day instead of 3-4 hours drive.
Very good one! I would add something, the ability of french people to question things. As a french it is in my culture to question, debate and find better ways. In NZ people prefer stability vs change and hate having arguments. I struggle so much with this "she'll be alright" attitude. but in the meantime, that is why life is so peaceful in NZ and it could also be one of the 9 things NZ does better than France.
That Wellington to Blenheim flight is hilarious. I lived in Blenheim for about 7 months and Nelson for 6 years. A bus would barely run in the UK for so few passengers. Love the Cook straight journey.
@@NotEvenFrench Stunning! Although I did make a very rough crossing when I had just found out that I was pregnant and in charge of a party of High Schoolers from Blenheim who were vomiting and crying. I kept gathering them up from around the boat and making them sit in the middle. When the other teacher asked if I felt sick, looking very green herself, I said, It's mind over matter. She looked like she wanted to punch me. 🤣
I’m going back home to Paris in a few days and I will have a little thought about you Rosie! And you’re talking about Eze, I was there in last summer and it is gorgeous!! I advise you to see Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in the same region as well which is beautiful too!
I agree with most of the points ! But live in the south of France (originally from the Netherlands). I am very Light skinned and I can tell you I burn in 15 min if I dont use sunscreen. The skin also burns or ages even if we don't see it on the skin, it's very unhealthy to not use any protection ! Also people that are cadre are often working many more hours during the week, so they kind of deserve the extra holidays 😊
Most people know France does wine better than most countries, but they don't know how much better. They'll uncork wine for you in the store, they sell it in single serving sized bottles, they've even figured out how to make decent (albeit: different) wine out of grapefruits.
Lots of really good comparisons. Especially the trains are awesome and the towns are beautiful and they have preserved the architecture yet have added modern plumbing etc. There must be rules around building anything new or the towns would have deteriorated over the years (centuries?) definitely enjoyed your analysis.
Yes, Oui ... mon dieu... France ! 🙌 I used to live a couple of hours away from Paris ( I’m from Europe) and miss it!!! I have been living in NZ ( Auckland ) for a while and can’t waiiiiiiit to move back to Europe for exactly the reasons ( and more) you mention here. Kiwis are pretty deluded about their island country tbh 😂 bless them, most of them just don’t know any different. #europemyhome
@@NotEvenFrench That said, I agree with *everything *you said in your video... as far as I know New Zealand, which is not at all, but it's amazing how apparently similar is NZ is to the US. I suppose the "former colonies" have not only kept British values, but have developed in similar ways.
Yes really miss the bread, cheap communication, old villages and there are virtually no road cones!. Can't wait to go back. Made me France sick listening
Hello! I love your videos! Well done!! 😊 Just a quick thought in regards to the job security situation that you described. I am not from France (I’m from Italy) but our two countries are very similar in many ways. Anyway, having a secure job and making it difficult for companies to restructure and get rid of certain employees can have an impact on the performance of the employees (“they will never take my job away therefore I will just do the bare minimum” kinda thing). Also the fact that companies don’t get rid of people so easily usually means that it’s more difficult for young people to start that job in that field. Just a thought I wanted to share with you after watching this!! Xx
In french, villages are (according to the INSEE) under 2k inhabitants. bourgs between 2 and 5k, small cities at 5-20k, medium cities at 20-50k (Carcassonne and saint malo 45k), big cities 50k+ and metropole over 200k (only 11 in france)
I live in Moselle, 2 km from the German border (our village is cut in two by a river and there's a part in each country). In rural France, public transportation is very lousy. In some villages, there are only two busses per day, but it's meant for school children, so in the mornings it's too late for working hours, and too early in the evening to get back. In towns with train stations, there used to be trains once an hour at least to get in the two directions, but since the TGV and the German ICE drive by, many trains have been cancelled, and the TGV and ICE don't stop in every station... In Germany, it's much better, there are busses and trains to go everywhere with maximum ten minutes to wait if you ever need to change bus or train.
J'habite aux Etats Unis. Et je voudrais visiter la France et la Nouvelle-Zélande. Oui, j'aimerais voir une vidéo sur la Nouvelle-Zélande. Merci Rosie !
Yes! Please do a New Zealand reverse video! For one, beaches would be first on my list and in particular, accessibility to beaches. I live in Auckland and yesterday I drove to the city in 10 mins and then in the evening, I drove to a stunning, dreamy beach to have dinner, also in 10 mins. I like the point you make about clothing in France. I am not originally from NZ but do live here and I find that sometimes if I do just that little something extra to my casual outfit and go to the supermarket, people can look at you in a slightly dismissive way lol😅
@@iparipaitegianiparipaitegi4643 of-course there are which is why I mentioned accessibility to beaches in particular. Auckland is NZ's biggest city yet there are so many little bays and beaches that we can drive to in 10 to 15 mins. I like that we don't need to make special trips to be near water.
What you mentioned are mostly related to a country’s economy & finances. France has a much larger population & economy, hence, they can afford much better public infrastructure like the TGV and Métro. They also have much cheaper landline, internet, and mobile services due to their economies of scale.
Your description of employee rights applies to people under CDI (indefinite work contracts) especially in large successful companies. Many people work under other arrangements which are much less favorable.
Bonjour! Oui j’aimerais bien savoir ce que la NZ fait de mieux que la France. J’aime suivre votre chaîne justement pour la découverte des différences culturelles. Et c’est toujours cool d’avoir un point de vue extérieur sur sa propre culture, permettant de remettre en question certains automatismes 👋🏻
Love your content! Would definitely be interested in what NZ does better.... Re Employee Rights in France, how is it for same-sex married couples? And what protections are there against racial discrimination? In the US, we do not include photos with CVs or marriage or health info to prevent discrimination or law suits. How are applicants protected in France if you must include photos, etc.?
For same-sex couples, if they are married or cohabiting, they have the same rights and benefits as heterosexual couples. In France we don't have the racial problem like in the USA. In my work I had colleagues of Arab, African or Asian origin... It was no problem and we got along very well. The concept of community is not in our culture, we are above all French.
Hi Rosie, I actually think you can some raw milk cheeses from France (and elsewhere) in New Zealand. In Wellington Moore Wilson's should have some. I would anyway say their cheese selection is for New Zealand standards great. I also think New Zealand made cheese can be very good if you look at the smaller cheese makers and beyond 'Mainland' and Tasty. To explore those a bit more a trip over the Remutaka's to 'C’est Cheese' in Featherston might even be better than Moore Wilson. But I could well imagine that you are aware of all the options around Wellington 😋
Was paralised with indecision in a French supermarket. The food choices are more than VAST. one long isle just for yogurt. Loved eating in their cafeterias and so cheap. French women are so feminin....my wife is French but still looks feminine because she is very selective and really cares for her clothes. There is a book called Beau Villages of France and we have been to at least half of them
We have French friends living in NZ who are homesick with Covid and not being able to travel. Any tips/ideas on what we could do to help ease the pain?
regarding food, you can't say we don't eat junk food. it's more that people are aware that it is just that, junk food. it feel good on a basic level, but it is much less rewarding that anctual good food
Salut à tous. Je vienx de regarder ta vidéo où tu parles des forfaits téléphoniques. Mais actuellement en France, il y a de nombreux forfaits pour 19,90 € avec appels et SMS-MMS illimité accompagnés de 100 voir 200 Go.
I don't know about New Zealand (I still haven't had the pleasure of spending time in that marvelous country, but Rosie and others have really m'a donné envie to visit!), but I've lived in Paris since 2000, and I can say that it's *very* safe here. There are certain areas (parts of Marseille, some areas North of Paris) in which it might not be advisable for me to walk alone at night, but I've lived in the Marais and now the Bastille, and I feel perfectly comfortable, as a woman alone, walking around late at night. The worst that can happen is that somebody hits you up for a cigarette. Yes, there are terrorist attacks (is that what you were thinking of?) but they are extremely rare.
I agree with you that New Zealand probably is safer than France. I'm thinking about people's honesty, I don't think there are as many dishonest people as in France, people who would just steal your bag, wallet etc. But also as a woman, I've had so many little agressions/harassment happening to me in my own city (Amiens) so I definitely don't feel safe as a woman in France, and would definitely not feel safe in big cities like Paris or Marseille. But I have to say that I've had my share of bad moments in New Zealand as well (someone coming to our van at night, shaking it and trying to get into it to steal it probably is an example).
I wrote a reply to this comment a few weeks ago, but it was deleted. I don't know why, as I only reiterated the official Police statistics from France. I like this quote from Tolstoy: People today foolishly try to believe that the world’s senselessness and cruelty-the richness of the few, the great poverty of the many, the violence and warfare-happens outside of their own lives and does not interfere with them and their way of life. I grew up in New Zealand, so I spent about 30 years there before moving to Europe, so I'm aware of the crime that does exist in NZ. I live in Poland now, which is actually safer than New Zealand. I found these statistics to be eye-opening and should be to anyone who may believe that France is safe. www.interieur.gouv.fr/Interstats/Actualites/Interstats-Conjoncture-N-60-Septembre-2020
the thing too like the usa no one bats an eyelash if i say i am going to ch-ch for the weekend 350km away totally natural living in blenheim i am so thankful for sounds air do you want to spend 3 hours on that horrendous ferry and it is only one way and it is about $250 really tiss cheaper to fly and pick up a car in wellie or do a uber also i am gonna shit on picton but that place have not evolved in 30 years if not longer the town could have improved tremendously from the ferries and the tourists but to me it is still like bill bryson said about palmerston north and invercargill
Hello i am Indian aspiring to study and later live in either of the two countries and i am super confused which one to choose NZ or france. With france i would want to study Luxury brand management in terms of NZ it would be study marketing. Which would a french or a kiwi citizen recommend a young 23 to grow her career in settle in?
It is not necessarily impossible, it can also be too expensive compared with the number of people that will use it. It would be around 25km long, the English Channel tunnel is about 30 so it is possible I think (it is not only a question of length, the nature of the soil etc. for example matters).
I don t know where you were employed but be aware that it is not as usual as you are saying of having such employment advantages. May be in Paris for large international cies but not for others. About mutual social cover, again, I guess your company was giving you special extra care because for most of the regular french citizen, affording dental and glasses are almost impossible.
NZ Govt decided to reduce the speed limit in the entire country. like from 100kph to 80kph to reduce Vehicular accident. its a good move but theres one thing that they forgot. nz people don't follow speed limit. they always want to go faster.
I am interested to see the other side of this video But another thing about the wrong ideas French people have about their country ou people (for example : French people are not respectful at all about Code de la Route), or about things French complaints without real reasons.
remember nz is a young country only 200 years no history to speak off same in the usa i miss mount st michel grasse yes welfare is great but the taxation is horrendous in france weather well nz is an island in the middle of nowhere all those things also are because nz 4m ppl france 60m oh yes phone is messed up about $80 monthly for sort of fast broadband but thank god i am in nz right now no way would i want to be in france with covid it is more and more turning into a police state what is scary is the turn of the screw on the muslimslong way away from liberte, egalite, fraternite. i cannot wait to be able to travel. What i love is right now airlines are pushing regional destinations so much come to northlands/auckland/ch-c. i am in touch with family all around the world well mainly usa and france and it is so surreal i am working full tilt there is ppl everywhere doing their shopping at 9pm no one is wearing a mask no distancing and it looks like this is gonna be the hottest summer on record makes me miss the southern states of the usa so so muchlet's hope that by march at the latest flying will resume. i know first world problem but nz feels like a golden cage this ain't where i wanna be anymore at this stage of my life. as the song says things can only get better
Rosie, I understand that you need to have sponsors *most* of the time, but will you ever make a video again that isn't sponsored? I'm a longtime viewer (I was even one of your patrons), and I miss your "pure" videos.
@@christyleduc6132 Yep, I did it, too! (I actually clicked on the Ana Luisa website the last time she partnered with them. Their jewelry is pretty, but I didn't find anything that struck my eye.)
@@NotEvenFrench Well, that's exactly what I was thinking when I said that I understood that you need to have sponsors most of the time -- clearly without your L'Oréal salary, you need - and I truly support! -- the monetization of your videos. Which reminds me: when you closed down your Patreon, we patrons never got the chance to say 'goodbye'! I guess I'd rather pay you 5€ per month and not have the sponsors, but that's just me. I also understood your explanation why the Patreon wasn't working for you, because you didn't have time to create the special "perks" for patrons. (Which I didn't really care about, by the way; I just wanted to support your work.) As it happens, I discovered Patreon through an American singer and writer (and now podcaster) who came to New Zealand for nine days in March... and is still there, living in Hawke's Bay with her 5-year-old son! Her name is Amanda Palmer and she's amazing. She lives entirely off her Patreon (she has nearly 15K patrons). You should check her out: she actually put on a few concerts recently, but not yet in Wellington, after she ended her world tour in NZ in March. You and she and the Clement-Waititi duo have made me truly want to visit your fabulous country. Anyway, congratulations on maintaining your 137K subscribers despite leaving France and TH-cam somehow ruining your algorithm. All your videos are so well-researched and carefully thought-through! I hope that you and your hubby can eventually achieve your goal of living part time in each country. It's what my husband and I do now, after living in Paris for eight years full time... except that this year we never made it back to California, for obvious reasons. It's not always easy being split between two continents, but definitely worth it!
Yes there a just 3 train more for visitors there's also buses The flights are not ridiculus it's fine to go and you should see westray papa westray not even a minute
(I'm French) French food lacks spices but is very flavourful anyway. However, if your taste buds crave for spices, French food is definitely going to disappoint you! I love French food because this is comfort food for me but I also loooove eating spicy food with inspirations from Asia and the Caribbeans so I get what you mean!
I guess it is because Kiwis have little- close to none - food culture. They pretty much eat kumara/roasted meat and veggies and that’s all. Oh, and there’s pavlova too 😂
You don’t have developed palate that’s all, and therefore you don’t get it,but saying that french food is awful seems a bit of an exaggeration, maybe you didn’t try to be open- minded and try it..
@@sabrinag4512 people are usually using hyperbolic vocabulary when it comes to food and tastes, I wouldn't be offended by that. I've heard people say that chocolate is gross which is almost a sinful idea in my mind 😁😁! I personally think that my country's food is really good! Are you French yourself?
I fully agree with you and I would even say New Zealand is doing food much better than France (at least in the larger cities), mainly because it isn't hang-up in a long tradition. So you get good food of many different cuisines and good fusion food.
I'm just at the beginning of the video, but I'd love to see the reverse -- that is, what NZ does better than France. As an American living in Paris, I could do two such videos myself (what the US does better than France, and vice-versa) if I were a vlogger (which I'm not!).
Frecnh summers are no longer comfortable. Last summer was unpleasantly hot for several weeks. Temperatures in th thirties day after day. This is du eo overbuilding and the heat-island effect. You would not have liked last summer in the Paris region and others. The French dress as they do because people are always judging them. They are painfully self conscious and if this means better pressed blue jeans it also means tortured lives of stress, suppression and prescription drug use. I love to return to my home in Austin Texas and see people spending a lot or a little time dressing, free of the fear of being mocked. The French medical system is extremely strained owing to rapid population increases and one waits three two six months for many specialist appointments. I have tried to find dentists who do professional cleaning and never found one even willing to do it for a fee. Let me know who you used. The difficulty in firing people has gone a bit too far. Many people take advantage of this and do not do good work or treat customers well. With Covid I avoid the trains as many people in each car do not wear a mask. Incredible. French schools are far worse than you have suggested. Everyone convinces themselves that their school is wonderful, but actually they are mediocre.
@@christianc9894 Agreed that the lack of guns is better in Europe, but you are incorrect about mass killings. France is second in the world to the USA over the past ten years. There were 40% as many mass killings in France as in the USA by [population. France is a mess in that respect due to overpopulation.. Consider the killings in Paris at the night club, the killings on the beach in the South of France, The "Charlie" killings. 40% is disgraceful even if it is less than half of the insanity of the USA.
Bad faith! You are mixing terrorist acts and gratuitous killings, without motivation. You say you are Texan so certainly a fan of weapons in all hands, assume your choices. and stop thinking that the USA is the best at everything.
@@christianc9894 I do not own a weapon nor do I care to, so you are incorrect in your assumption. I compared mass killings and was correct. After the USA France is second. Your idea that some killings are justified and have a reason and others do not is also incorrect. It is almost always young men frustrated with their lives. If they pretend to have a cause does not matter. You simply do not wish to acknowledge that France is the country where people are killed by violent young men. You can be happy that it comes in second to the USA. In terms of income it is further behind the USA. In terms of people having no imagination it is first in the world slightly ahead of the Japanese. In terms of crooks running local governments it is first in the world. Be proud to be French, the biggest small town crooks in the world.
I think that French protection rights, very long holidays and short working hours became unsustainable for the economy, which was the matter of conflict between Macron and Gilets Jaunes. I personally think the Scandinavians keep it more sustainable.
@@NotEvenFrench It may be the issue of public trust, better social cohesion and politics. Worker Unions are really strong, vast majority of workers are unionized. On the other hand, they have more work oriented culture, French are more focused on pleasures.
@@Krzysztof25XD I'm French and I 100% agree with your analysis. The Scandinavians definitely handle it better! Our protection rights are great but our economy is becoming quite critical. Taking example on Scandinavians would be such an incredible solution for France's financial crisis!
In my opinion, there is no country that is better then another. Both France & New Zealand have their own charms although if I had to pick only one, as surprising as it might be considering I am French, I would pick New Zealand.
I can not believe that you have the nerve to post this video knowing the feeling kiwis have about the French. No it's not just about rugby rivalry but it's about French nuclear testing in the Pacific and the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior. So yes the French might do fashion, cheese, environmental catastrophe and terrorism better than NZ but that's about it.
one of my friend broke his two arms in a bike accident in NZ. His french insurance bought him a first class seat back to France where an ambulance was waiting for him next to the plane to bring him to a clinic where he get surgery. All that in 72h. For zero additionnal euros
As a New Zealander in France, I'd agree yes they're better dressed but the kiwi friendliness and nice attitude is what I miss, everyday I have atleast one rude encounter.
@@NotEvenFrench I used to live in Paris but I moved out to the suburbs which I must say people are much nicer out here, but I still commute to Paris for work etc this is normally where I encounter rude people.
@@michealrosen Wouldn't you encounter rude people in any big city, especially if you're only commuting ?
That's everyday life in Italy too! Sigh. If only people valued kindness over appearance...
@@ogamiitto8627 I'm from Auckland which is New Zealand's biggest city and people do not act that way there, I have also visited big cities around the world and had no negative experience, and I like I said before I lived in Paris for 3 years, and in the suburbs now for 4 years.
@@ogamiitto8627 when I lived inside Paris and wasn't just commuting I had many bad experiences.
My biggest surprise on moving back to New Zealand was seeing people going to the supermarket in their pajamas and living in a large town in the country having people wear gumboots to the supermarket as well.
As a french who lived in NZ I agree on almost everything you said (maybe because I'm not quite objective haha) but I found the kiwi style pretty great. I mean, I was expecting way worst like in the US but their fashion style is more like european and they are quite well dress (according to me, who lived in Paris for years). The thing I'd like to underline is how the kiwis are willing to help compared to France. I had some situations over there where 4 or 5 people stopped and asked if i needed any help as i'm pretty sure it wouldn't be the same in France.
I hitch hicked around France as a teen and every person that picked me up went well out of their way to take me to wonderful places that I would never have discovered without them. I never had to wait for longer than 10 minutes and more than half the lifts were from middle aged women who took me home and fed me! I spoke dreadful French...
Me (In Canada, freezing my butt off): Shocked and wondering why Rosie is so lightly dressed and then realizing 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ She's in New-Zealand (Where summer is but beginning) 🤣🤣🤣
Yes. I would love to know what NZ does better than France.
@@NotEvenFrench we'll see in 2023 for that ! 😁
@@NotEvenFrench As a french national, lemme try to give some ways that I am (pretty sure) that New Zealand does WAY more better than france.
1. You said it ... Rubgy!! No contest there. The all-blacks aren't considered the most scary team in the world for nothing.
2. Keeping their environment clean.
3. Dealing with Covid-19! (Could not resist ... and no, the fact that New zealand is an island does not explain everything!)
4. Which leads me to ... Not complaining about their country so much (I hope :D ).
5. Keeping their toilets and public toilet clean!! (though, in the realm of disgusting, Belgium is pretty bad too).
6. Knowledge in mathematics ( we just got zapped by a report saying we're the worst in europe there, I doubt NZ get this problem).
7. Having such a charming youtuber that does the same for New Zealand that you, as a new zealander, is doing for france :o)
I'll try to think about two more ;)
@@NotEvenFrench we aim to please :) Gotta keep those diplomatic lines (for lack of a better term) between our countries open and good in those troubled times ;)
PS: Hello to Paul de la part de "Jean Pierre" ( I am working on another 'message from Jean-Pierre to Paul' )
@@NotEvenFrench yea we are the best All Blacks
just talk about how much cleaner NZ is then france everywhere in france except for Paris is really bad
I was so shocked about the healthcare here! I haven’t been to the doctor or dentist in more than 14 years because it was just too expensive in America. That was the first thing I did when I arrived here in France.
Hi Rosie, As a kiwi living in France I 100% agree with all your comments. You are brave to post this, kiwis are really insecure about anyone who doesn’t think NZ is better at everything. You could also add that in France their is a much higher intellectual and cultural engagement. In France you just don’t talk about money, possessions or property. In NZ you do and everything is kind of dumbed down.In France you are expected to be able to hold an opinion on everything from history to architecture, gastronomy to international politics.
Hi 👋🏼. I’m Canadian, live in NZ (for the past 18 years) and lived in France for a year almost 30 years ago. What I loved about France, which may not even exist here in NZ is their ski groups/clubs. We lived in Grenoble, joined a ski club and got taken to a ski destination every weekend during the winter via bus. It was amazing 😁.
Exactly, there are some student clubs that offer really cheap ski packages, which includes transport, stay, meal, gear, instructor. Here in New Zealand I don’t have a car and I couldn’t find any direct public transport option to get from Auckland to mt Ruapehu. And with all connections to get the mountain it takes a day instead of 3-4 hours drive.
Very good one! I would add something, the ability of french people to question things. As a french it is in my culture to question, debate and find better ways. In NZ people prefer stability vs change and hate having arguments. I struggle so much with this "she'll be alright" attitude. but in the meantime, that is why life is so peaceful in NZ and it could also be one of the 9 things NZ does better than France.
That Wellington to Blenheim flight is hilarious. I lived in Blenheim for about 7 months and Nelson for 6 years. A bus would barely run in the UK for so few passengers. Love the Cook straight journey.
@@NotEvenFrench Stunning! Although I did make a very rough crossing when I had just found out that I was pregnant and in charge of a party of High Schoolers from Blenheim who were vomiting and crying. I kept gathering them up from around the boat and making them sit in the middle. When the other teacher asked if I felt sick, looking very green herself, I said, It's mind over matter. She looked like she wanted to punch me. 🤣
I’m going back home to Paris in a few days and I will have a little thought about you Rosie! And you’re talking about Eze, I was there in last summer and it is gorgeous!! I advise you to see Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in the same region as well which is beautiful too!
I agree with most of the points !
But live in the south of France (originally from the Netherlands). I am very Light skinned and I can tell you I burn in 15 min if I dont use sunscreen. The skin also burns or ages even if we don't see it on the skin, it's very unhealthy to not use any protection !
Also people that are cadre are often working many more hours during the week, so they kind of deserve the extra holidays 😊
Yep, interested by the reverse video, love NZ and plan to move there from France so yes, really relevant! Tx Rosie.
Most people know France does wine better than most countries, but they don't know how much better. They'll uncork wine for you in the store, they sell it in single serving sized bottles, they've even figured out how to make decent (albeit: different) wine out of grapefruits.
Lots of really good comparisons. Especially the trains are awesome and the towns are beautiful and they have preserved the architecture yet have added modern plumbing etc. There must be rules around building anything new or the towns would have deteriorated over the years (centuries?) definitely enjoyed your analysis.
Êtes-vous déjà venu au Québec? Vous adoreriez la ville de Québec.
Partiellement fortifiée.
Thanks Rosie! Would love a video about what NZ does better than France 😊
Hello good evening how are you
That would be everything. Short list.
Happy holidays!! 🥳
@@juliasalomon6081 good morning
Some great points raised. Thank you.
Yes, Oui ... mon dieu... France ! 🙌 I used to live a couple of hours away from Paris ( I’m from Europe) and miss it!!! I have been living in NZ ( Auckland ) for a while and can’t waiiiiiiit to move back to Europe for exactly the reasons ( and more) you mention here. Kiwis are pretty deluded about their island country tbh 😂 bless them, most of them just don’t know any different. #europemyhome
Definitely interested in a video about what New Zealand does better. I’ve been to both New Zealand and France for short visits only.
J'ai l'impression que la France te manque tous les jours un peu plus. Courage 😀
I completely agree with all your points. I’m also married to a French. You’re spot on! 😃
PS I mentioned this on one of your other videos, but the cost of the mutuelle increases steeply once you're over 60!
@@NotEvenFrench That said, I agree with *everything *you said in your video... as far as I know New Zealand, which is not at all, but it's amazing how apparently similar is NZ is to the US. I suppose the "former colonies" have not only kept British values, but have developed in similar ways.
Yes, would love to see what NZ does better than France
Yes really miss the bread, cheap communication, old villages and there are virtually no road cones!. Can't wait to go back.
Made me France sick listening
Hello! I love your videos! Well done!! 😊
Just a quick thought in regards to the job security situation that you described. I am not from France (I’m from Italy) but our two countries are very similar in many ways. Anyway, having a secure job and making it difficult for companies to restructure and get rid of certain employees can have an impact on the performance of the employees (“they will never take my job away therefore I will just do the bare minimum” kinda thing). Also the fact that companies don’t get rid of people so easily usually means that it’s more difficult for young people to start that job in that field.
Just a thought I wanted to share with you after watching this!! Xx
Yes, a reverse video on NZ would be great!
In french, villages are (according to the INSEE) under 2k inhabitants. bourgs between 2 and 5k, small cities at 5-20k, medium cities at 20-50k (Carcassonne and saint malo 45k), big cities 50k+ and metropole over 200k (only 11 in france)
I live in Moselle, 2 km from the German border (our village is cut in two by a river and there's a part in each country). In rural France, public transportation is very lousy. In some villages, there are only two busses per day, but it's meant for school children, so in the mornings it's too late for working hours, and too early in the evening to get back. In towns with train stations, there used to be trains once an hour at least to get in the two directions, but since the TGV and the German ICE drive by, many trains have been cancelled, and the TGV and ICE don't stop in every station... In Germany, it's much better, there are busses and trains to go everywhere with maximum ten minutes to wait if you ever need to change bus or train.
J'habite aux Etats Unis. Et je voudrais visiter la France et la Nouvelle-Zélande.
Oui, j'aimerais voir une vidéo sur la Nouvelle-Zélande. Merci Rosie !
Amazing video I will have to send it to my friends to show them how cool we are 😜👍🏻🇫🇷
do the flip version too ! as a french it should be really interesting
Merci pour toutes ces fleurs, mais pour la météo, on a rien fait pour..
Thank you for all these flowers, but for the weather, we did nothing to ..
Your dress or top is so pretty! Very nice for your video. 😊💕
I agréé ! I was admiring it, too.
How can you appreciate good weather when you have it all the time?
Yes! Please do a New Zealand reverse video! For one, beaches would be first on my list and in particular, accessibility to beaches. I live in Auckland and yesterday I drove to the city in 10 mins and then in the evening, I drove to a stunning, dreamy beach to have dinner, also in 10 mins. I like the point you make about clothing in France. I am not originally from NZ but do live here and I find that sometimes if I do just that little something extra to my casual outfit and go to the supermarket, people can look at you in a slightly dismissive way lol😅
There are beaches in France as well
@@iparipaitegianiparipaitegi4643 of-course there are which is why I mentioned accessibility to beaches in particular. Auckland is NZ's biggest city yet there are so many little bays and beaches that we can drive to in 10 to 15 mins. I like that we don't need to make special trips to be near water.
What you mentioned are mostly related to a country’s economy & finances. France has a much larger population & economy, hence, they can afford much better public infrastructure like the TGV and Métro. They also have much cheaper landline, internet, and mobile services due to their economies of scale.
Your description of employee rights applies to people under CDI (indefinite work contracts) especially in large successful companies. Many people work under other arrangements which are much less favorable.
In the end, it often comes down to money. If you can't afford to live there, it doesn't matter how great it is.
Bonjour! Oui j’aimerais bien savoir ce que la NZ fait de mieux que la France. J’aime suivre votre chaîne justement pour la découverte des différences culturelles. Et c’est toujours cool d’avoir un point de vue extérieur sur sa propre culture, permettant de remettre en question certains automatismes 👋🏻
Love your content! Would definitely be interested in what NZ does better.... Re Employee Rights in France, how is it for same-sex married couples? And what protections are there against racial discrimination? In the US, we do not include photos with CVs or marriage or health info to prevent discrimination or law suits. How are applicants protected in France if you must include photos, etc.?
For same-sex couples, if they are married or cohabiting, they have the same rights and benefits as heterosexual couples.
In France we don't have the racial problem like in the USA.
In my work I had colleagues of Arab, African or Asian origin... It was no problem and we got along very well.
The concept of community is not in our culture, we are above all French.
@@jockrangeos Merci beaucoup pour votre retour. C'est très encourageant.
Je confirme, NZ worse sunburn of my life ! Didn't expect it as it wasn't so hot that day.
As in Brittany so
Hi Rosie, I actually think you can some raw milk cheeses from France (and elsewhere) in New Zealand. In Wellington Moore Wilson's should have some. I would anyway say their cheese selection is for New Zealand standards great. I also think New Zealand made cheese can be very good if you look at the smaller cheese makers and beyond 'Mainland' and Tasty. To explore those a bit more a trip over the Remutaka's to 'C’est Cheese' in Featherston might even be better than Moore Wilson.
But I could well imagine that you are aware of all the options around Wellington 😋
Very cool video. Such different countries and so far apart. How long will you go back to France for?
What happens to your job in france?
Salut from Auckland! Great video! I'll be very interested to know in depth how the French are educated about eating 🙏
The TGV! I love, love, love it. The U.S.'s Amtrak feels like a 3rd-world transport by comparison.
Was paralised with indecision in a French supermarket. The food choices are more than VAST. one long isle just for yogurt. Loved eating in their cafeterias and so cheap. French women are so feminin....my wife is French but still looks feminine because she is very selective and really cares for her clothes. There is a book called Beau Villages of France and we have been to at least half of them
We have French friends living in NZ who are homesick with Covid and not being able to travel. Any tips/ideas on what we could do to help ease the pain?
About weather, it is not true at all, weather has been very chaotic lately. Weather in Paris and London are pretty much the same in fact.
I've been to Eze many times, and yes it's gorgeous but it's also a lot smaller than you'd expect. Just so you're not too disappointed xD
Wow I fry in the sun with the ozone layer protecting me, I can't imagine going to New Zealand, I'd need to bring a parasol or something 😂
No worries, sun is never around in there hahahahaha
The weather in Nantes is weird too ^^
regarding food, you can't say we don't eat junk food. it's more that people are aware that it is just that, junk food. it feel good on a basic level, but it is much less rewarding that anctual good food
@@NotEvenFrench well, it's a blessing and a curse, cause now i can't spend less than 1hour or 2 cooking even juste for myself :')
Salut à tous. Je vienx de regarder ta vidéo où tu parles des forfaits téléphoniques. Mais actuellement en France, il y a de nombreux forfaits pour 19,90 € avec appels et SMS-MMS illimité accompagnés de 100 voir 200 Go.
I would feel much safer living in New Zealand than France.
I don't know about New Zealand (I still haven't had the pleasure of spending time in that marvelous country, but Rosie and others have really m'a donné envie to visit!), but I've lived in Paris since 2000, and I can say that it's *very* safe here. There are certain areas (parts of Marseille, some areas North of Paris) in which it might not be advisable for me to walk alone at night, but I've lived in the Marais and now the Bastille, and I feel perfectly comfortable, as a woman alone, walking around late at night. The worst that can happen is that somebody hits you up for a cigarette.
Yes, there are terrorist attacks (is that what you were thinking of?) but they are extremely rare.
It depends where but France is safe as well ( mabye some suburbs are not ). Some places are not but it's rare
I agree with you that New Zealand probably is safer than France. I'm thinking about people's honesty, I don't think there are as many dishonest people as in France, people who would just steal your bag, wallet etc. But also as a woman, I've had so many little agressions/harassment happening to me in my own city (Amiens) so I definitely don't feel safe as a woman in France, and would definitely not feel safe in big cities like Paris or Marseille. But I have to say that I've had my share of bad moments in New Zealand as well (someone coming to our van at night, shaking it and trying to get into it to steal it probably is an example).
@Doffy Rob I don't think so it depends
I wrote a reply to this comment a few weeks ago, but it was deleted. I don't know why, as I only reiterated the official Police statistics from France. I like this quote from Tolstoy: People today foolishly try to believe that the world’s senselessness and cruelty-the richness of the few, the great poverty of the many, the violence and warfare-happens outside of their own lives and does not interfere with them and their way of life. I grew up in New Zealand, so I spent about 30 years there before moving to Europe, so I'm aware of the crime that does exist in NZ. I live in Poland now, which is actually safer than New Zealand.
I found these statistics to be eye-opening and should be to anyone who may believe that France is safe. www.interieur.gouv.fr/Interstats/Actualites/Interstats-Conjoncture-N-60-Septembre-2020
the thing too like the usa no one bats an eyelash if i say i am going to ch-ch for the weekend 350km away totally natural living in blenheim i am so thankful for sounds air do you want to spend 3 hours on that horrendous ferry and it is only one way and it is about $250 really tiss cheaper to fly and pick up a car in wellie or do a uber also i am gonna shit on picton but that place have not evolved in 30 years if not longer the town could have improved tremendously from the ferries and the tourists but to me it is still like bill bryson said about palmerston north and invercargill
Très intéressant
Hello i am Indian aspiring to study and later live in either of the two countries and i am super confused which one to choose NZ or france.
With france i would want to study Luxury brand management
in terms of NZ it would be study marketing. Which would a french or a kiwi citizen recommend a young 23 to grow her career in settle in?
Is it impossible to build a bridge or tunnel between North and South islands of NZ? I'm assuming it is since nobody has done it.
It is not necessarily impossible, it can also be too expensive compared with the number of people that will use it.
It would be around 25km long, the English Channel tunnel is about 30 so it is possible I think (it is not only a question of length, the nature of the soil etc. for example matters).
France doesn't have drop bears
You roll your R have you lived in the north island?
I'm from Saint-Malo :-D 😘
This video may not go down too well with New Zealanders...
My poppa said that he liberated France and those pretty villages your talking about so well done NZ🤪
I don t know where you were employed but be aware that it is not as usual as you are saying of having such employment advantages. May be in Paris for large international cies but not for others. About mutual social cover, again, I guess your company was giving you special extra care because for most of the regular french citizen, affording dental and glasses are almost impossible.
NZ Govt decided to reduce the speed limit in the entire country. like from 100kph to 80kph to reduce Vehicular accident. its a good move but theres one thing that they forgot. nz people don't follow speed limit. they always want to go faster.
I much prefer the kiwi dressing style 🤪👣
I would like jewels for every name involved with my life. How about you. Any ideas.
I'm sorry am i
I might like it better and more in touch in a slightly private Yaa, with a private coach approach from me to you.
I am interested to see the other side of this video
But another thing about the wrong ideas French people have about their country ou people (for example : French people are not respectful at all about Code de la Route), or about things French complaints without real reasons.
remember nz is a young country only 200 years no history to speak off same in the usa i miss mount st michel grasse yes welfare is great but the taxation is horrendous in france weather well nz is an island in the middle of nowhere all those things also are because nz 4m ppl france 60m oh yes phone is messed up about $80 monthly for sort of fast broadband but thank god i am in nz right now no way would i want to be in france with covid it is more and more turning into a police state what is scary is the turn of the screw on the muslimslong way away from liberte, egalite, fraternite. i cannot wait to be able to travel. What i love is right now airlines are pushing regional destinations so much come to northlands/auckland/ch-c. i am in touch with family all around the world well mainly usa and france and it is so surreal i am working full tilt there is ppl everywhere doing their shopping at 9pm no one is wearing a mask no distancing and it looks like this is gonna be the hottest summer on record makes me miss the southern states of the usa so so muchlet's hope that by march at the latest flying will resume. i know first world problem but nz feels like a golden cage this ain't where i wanna be anymore at this stage of my life. as the song says things can only get better
Rosie, I understand that you need to have sponsors *most* of the time, but will you ever make a video again that isn't sponsored? I'm a longtime viewer (I was even one of your patrons), and I miss your "pure" videos.
Just fast forward through the sponge red parts like I did
@@christyleduc6132 Yep, I did it, too! (I actually clicked on the Ana Luisa website the last time she partnered with them. Their jewelry is pretty, but I didn't find anything that struck my eye.)
@@NotEvenFrench Well, that's exactly what I was thinking when I said that I understood that you need to have sponsors most of the time -- clearly without your L'Oréal salary, you need - and I truly support! -- the monetization of your videos. Which reminds me: when you closed down your Patreon, we patrons never got the chance to say 'goodbye'! I guess I'd rather pay you 5€ per month and not have the sponsors, but that's just me. I also understood your explanation why the Patreon wasn't working for you, because you didn't have time to create the special "perks" for patrons. (Which I didn't really care about, by the way; I just wanted to support your work.)
As it happens, I discovered Patreon through an American singer and writer (and now podcaster) who came to New Zealand for nine days in March... and is still there, living in Hawke's Bay with her 5-year-old son! Her name is Amanda Palmer and she's amazing. She lives entirely off her Patreon (she has nearly 15K patrons). You should check her out: she actually put on a few concerts recently, but not yet in Wellington, after she ended her world tour in NZ in March. You and she and the Clement-Waititi duo have made me truly want to visit your fabulous country.
Anyway, congratulations on maintaining your 137K subscribers despite leaving France and TH-cam somehow ruining your algorithm. All your videos are so well-researched and carefully thought-through! I hope that you and your hubby can eventually achieve your goal of living part time in each country. It's what my husband and I do now, after living in Paris for eight years full time... except that this year we never made it back to California, for obvious reasons. It's not always easy being split between two continents, but definitely worth it!
Well not winning a Rugby world Cup..for the moment..
Yes there a just 3 train more for visitors there's also buses
The flights are not ridiculus it's fine to go and you should see westray papa westray not even a minute
Lol weather???? 4 season in 1 day
I truly don't get the obsession with French food. I think it's pretty awful. I'm from Trinidad, and I miss my country's food everyday 😭
(I'm French) French food lacks spices but is very flavourful anyway. However, if your taste buds crave for spices, French food is definitely going to disappoint you! I love French food because this is comfort food for me but I also loooove eating spicy food with inspirations from Asia and the Caribbeans so I get what you mean!
I guess it is because Kiwis have little- close to none - food culture. They pretty much eat kumara/roasted meat and veggies and that’s all. Oh, and there’s pavlova too 😂
You don’t have developed palate that’s all, and therefore you don’t get it,but saying that french food is awful seems a bit of an exaggeration, maybe you didn’t try to be open- minded and try it..
@@sabrinag4512 people are usually using hyperbolic vocabulary when it comes to food and tastes, I wouldn't be offended by that. I've heard people say that chocolate is gross which is almost a sinful idea in my mind 😁😁! I personally think that my country's food is really good! Are you French yourself?
I fully agree with you and I would even say New Zealand is doing food much better than France (at least in the larger cities), mainly because it isn't hang-up in a long tradition. So you get good food of many different cuisines and good fusion food.
Nz is a chaos
I'm just at the beginning of the video, but I'd love to see the reverse -- that is, what NZ does better than France. As an American living in Paris, I could do two such videos myself (what the US does better than France, and vice-versa) if I were a vlogger (which I'm not!).
Healthcare: "We have it better than some countries." Like the US. :-(
Ok your right nzders run around with no shoes, but France is very overpopulated
You definitely more in tune sweetheart. Bye.
Frecnh summers are no longer comfortable. Last summer was unpleasantly hot for several weeks. Temperatures in th thirties day after day. This is du eo overbuilding and the heat-island effect. You would not have liked last summer in the Paris region and others. The French dress as they do because people are always judging them. They are painfully self conscious and if this means better pressed blue jeans it also means tortured lives of stress, suppression and prescription drug use. I love to return to my home in Austin Texas and see people spending a lot or a little time dressing, free of the fear of being mocked. The French medical system is extremely strained owing to rapid population increases and one waits three two six months for many specialist appointments. I have tried to find dentists who do professional cleaning and never found one even willing to do it for a fee. Let me know who you used. The difficulty in firing people has gone a bit too far. Many people take advantage of this and do not do good work or treat customers well. With Covid I avoid the trains as many people in each car do not wear a mask. Incredible. French schools are far worse than you have suggested. Everyone convinces themselves that their school is wonderful, but actually they are mediocre.
Our schools may be mediocre, but our children are not regularly targeted by gun lovers.
@@christianc9894 Agreed that the lack of guns is better in Europe, but you are incorrect about mass killings. France is second in the world to the USA over the past ten years. There were 40% as many mass killings in France as in the USA by [population. France is a mess in that respect due to overpopulation.. Consider the killings in Paris at the night club, the killings on the beach in the South of France, The "Charlie" killings. 40% is disgraceful even if it is less than half of the insanity of the USA.
Bad faith! You are mixing terrorist acts and gratuitous killings, without motivation. You say you are Texan so certainly a fan of weapons in all hands, assume your choices. and stop thinking that the USA is the best at everything.
@@christianc9894 I do not own a weapon nor do I care to, so you are incorrect in your assumption. I compared mass killings and was correct. After the USA France is second. Your idea that some killings are justified and have a reason and others do not is also incorrect. It is almost always young men frustrated with their lives. If they pretend to have a cause does not matter. You simply do not wish to acknowledge that France is the country where people are killed by violent young men. You can be happy that it comes in second to the USA. In terms of income it is further behind the USA. In terms of people having no imagination it is first in the world slightly ahead of the Japanese. In terms of crooks running local governments it is first in the world. Be proud to be French, the biggest small town crooks in the world.
I'm afraid healthcare in France is slowly going to shit...
I think that French protection rights, very long holidays and short working hours became unsustainable for the economy, which was the matter of conflict between Macron and Gilets Jaunes. I personally think the Scandinavians keep it more sustainable.
@@NotEvenFrench It may be the issue of public trust, better social cohesion and politics. Worker Unions are really strong, vast majority of workers are unionized. On the other hand, they have more work oriented culture, French are more focused on pleasures.
@@Krzysztof25XD I'm French and I 100% agree with your analysis. The Scandinavians definitely handle it better! Our protection rights are great but our economy is becoming quite critical. Taking example on Scandinavians would be such an incredible solution for France's financial crisis!
Crazy high taxes in France hence lots of things look “free”...nothing’s free though..
you're missing the point
You are wrong girl New Zealand is far better than France
In my opinion, there is no country that is better then another. Both France & New Zealand have their own charms although if I had to pick only one, as surprising as it might be considering I am French, I would pick New Zealand.
I know NZ is covid free isn't that the best thing ever, France is suffering
Your talking about earrings. That’s pretty shallow. I’m sure you can get great jewellery in N Z. You’re talking rubbish.
Yikes. Please dont come back.
I can not believe that you have the nerve to post this video knowing the feeling kiwis have about the French. No it's not just about rugby rivalry but it's about French nuclear testing in the Pacific and the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior. So yes the French might do fashion, cheese, environmental catastrophe and terrorism better than NZ but that's about it.
We have feelings about French foreign policy, not the French people themselves.