I live in Gauteng South Africa and my neighbour is from NewZealand. His wife is a South African who he met in New Zeland; they started a family back in NZ, but ended up coming to live in SA. Even the famous billionaire Rob Hersov is now living in SA with his young Kiwi wife. Just thought I'd add that there's also migration happening in the opposite direction.
I had some friends from south Africa growing up (i'm Australian), i remember them being shamed as "racist"...well those racists now own million dollar homes, live in safety, have some semblance of taxes being used for public good and general public order. Most importantly their children receive a 1st world education and opportunities to choose from. To all those that didn't "chicken run" what do you think SA is going to look like in 50 years, (as White hegemony decreases globally) if you stay, I genuinely wish you well.
@azza_88-jl1rp good for them and the million dollar houses. SA will be much better in 50 years, sometimes things must get very bad before a new positive trend begins.
@@ToxxicMafia That's the attitude, keep the dream alive and hope for the best. Here's hoping all the technological advancements (like over the last 50 years), that have made our lives easier and freed up all this time, time we would have spent working, creates an environment to look forward too.
I am South African, I had the priviledge of traveling to many places, but there is no place like home. Even with all the problems in SA, dit bly my harts-plek. I love the culture and nature and our people. The truth is every country has it's own issues, and everyone can not leave. Best of luck Sam. May NZ be good to yoy
Hanli Saunderson, I decided to reply personally to this comment, which is on my new video, th-cam.com/video/ZIOeVzyh5tA/w-d-xo.html , as I thought your comment was important. I replied at the end of the vid. Thanks!
Thanks brother..Great video..really enjoyed it ..yup never got over you guys winning world cup but at least it went to a southern hemisphere..keep up the vids bro..oh sweet as😅😅
AS a kiwi I don't recall us ever calling it "Jumping The Tasman" We've mostly referred to going to Australia as "Crossing the Ditch" or "Over The Ditch".
I was born in nz lived in joburg and Durban for 15 months. I saw a car ship,in Durban too. I was pleased to get home . Auckland is too big now plenty of other cities towns here . No sth African vans polluting here. Like Joburg. Aussie is very hot place to live and dry as.
Ok, but why so many kiwis prefer to move to Australia? Is it higher salarys there or are there any reasons? My nighbour have live in New Zealand and she think it was so nice and safe there. And oposite Australia there is no dangerous snakes, spiders or animals in New Zealand. And the nature there is wonderful.
Thank you for your info. You are THÉ 1st person that gives us insite on unanswered questions. Well done Sam! See you in 2 months in NZ. Hopefully, our new home land.
I believe that's because there was less or no segregation or anyone stealing land from anyone. Hence, why be afraid if you've not committed evil against another. So, your comment should fly in the face of logic.
@@kelrogers8480 My comment is illogical, like really? Well, the unlearned let me educate you; my comment is based on proven facts, statistics and none racial exclusive. I don't expect you to do it, but the smart ones would search the impact of inequality and segregation. You're pathetic.
Lived in NZ my whole life, plenty of people do leave their cars in a car port, the driveway, or even parked on the side of the road, but I've never met anyone who doesn't prefer to keep the car in a locked garage if they can, if only for the better insurance rates.
As a South African that lived in New Zealand for twenty years and then came back to South Africa twenty years ago, I enjoyed the trip down memory lane. I used to rollerblade around the Auckland waterfront back in the days when it was just a harbour full of fishing boats and then saw it go upmarket for the first Americas Cup. Great memories. Loved the look at K'Road and Ponsonby and enjoyed hearing some words and expressions I haven't heard for a while. Lots of fond memories.
I have to ask (I hope you don't mind), but why did you come back?. 20 years is a very long time, I'm sure you had built an entire life there. (You don't need to answer this if it's too personal. I'm just curious).
@@SENFU-y9y Hi. No worries. I loved New Zealand but always missed South Africa, particularly the bush and wildlife and the general vibe of the place. I had gone there as a 19 years old with my then boyfriend and had stayed after we broke up because, as you say, I had built a life there. But my whole family lives in South Africa and, as my parents started to age, I decided I really wanted to be part of the family again, not just an occasional visitor.
I been here 16 years and some change. No where else I would rather be despite its little problems. I did enjoy your video though, much more entertaining than most Saffers that try make videos.
There are 2 seas that bracket NZ, on the West Coast it is the Tasman Sea and that can be wild and wooly and give really good surf, on the East Coast it's the Pacific Ocean and that is far calmer. Auckland has both coasts, sitting as it does on a narrow isthmus, so you can go surfing or sailing in the calm Hauraki Gulf depending on the wind, and in that respect that part of NZ is better for boating and fishing. The sand on the West Coast tends to sparkle because it's ironsand and it is mined for the Glenbrook Steel Mill in Auckland.
Fabulous video. Very informative. I am from England but have lived in SA for the last 45 yrs. Too old to move now but I wish you all of God's richest blessings in NZ. Enjoy all the differences. Do they braai or barbecue? 😊
As a South African... you are wrong. Aus and NZ are way better ( aside from the housing issues, although houses in SA are now getting to a stupid level too)
@@reinholdachleitner2069you lot were broken by dictatorial governments the last four years. Just a taste of what they're capable of. I hope your eyes are open, there's more to come.
Yes, but for them who speak english very good or english is their first language it will help them very much. The culture is still very british even New Zealand is so far away from Great Britain as it is poosible to come. New Zealand is far away from "everything" but it is very safe there. 🙃😊
Tradesman usually get paid weekly. People working in corporate jobs usually get paid monthly or fortnightly. Wages are decent. Americans still need to apply for a work visa, as far as I know. Some Americans like it here, some don't. Hope that answers your question.
Houses are predominantly timber mostly because it was always the most readily available building material from colonial times, the earthquake issue is a factor but it's secondary and Auckland itself seldom has earthquakes of any magnitude.
Yip, KingAaran I've finally included your idea of talking about the price of rent in my new video, th-cam.com/video/ZIOeVzyh5tA/w-d-xo.html , as I thought your comment was important. Thanks again!
My sister also moved to NZ last year and she found that Nature Parks, camping and most outdoor places are free as opposed to S.A. where we get extorted for everything. That said, the only way I'll visit NZ, Australia, Canada, UK is by my own means like a sailboat in case I need to get out a.s.a.p. The iron fist ruling there in the past few years will give me anxiety if I have to depend on flights to get out. I have serious trust issues with the powers there.
Whether NZ, Aus, Canada or SA you effectively have the same wef 'young global leaders' populating the halls of power... Time will tell if NZ First & ACT are genuine about standing against the UN / NWO agenda.
I know of many relatively wealthy people from SA that relocated to NZ and are battling to survive financially. Some work multiple jobs just to survive. Every time we have a steak braai I think of our family in NZ who have to carefully plan their meals and who are not able to buy beef that often. Some were retrenched and one even suffered sexual harassment and had to resign as the system seems to favor men. Some areas are subject to land claims and buying a house is ridiculously expensive and mostly unaffordable to many. Ironically we had family from Pretoria who got robbed in their first month in NZ yet never in SA. I played with the idea of immigration, but am so glad we stayed. I enjoy the people, weather and lifestyle in SA more than my dissatisfaction with the crime and politicians.
I moved to NZ from SA and I don't have to plan my meals either 😂 Single income household. NZ is a more expensive place to live in yes. But it's worth it. Life is different here. Nobody cares about your new bakkie, your Jeep Tshirt, your 85 inch TV or your R1000 bottle of whiskey. People just enjoy life and enjoy family and being able to do things like normal people. I feel proud looking at a map of the world and then seeing where NZ is, knowing that I'm here and a part of it. I'm a Kiwi and I knew I was home the minute my feet touched the ground here.
@@nicholasrudloff I have been to NZ numerous times for flyfishing trips and have not been disappointed once. I have spoken to so many female cyclists on the SI and they all felt safe. Cannot imagine that happening in SA.
NZ is not just one place. South Island is cooler than North Island. Auckland does not get snow. Christchurch maybe gets a small snowfall every 5 years. All NZ cities are close to the coast. None are as cold as Underberg.
@@Thulebeez Not as hot an humid as Durban. Remember that the whole of NZ is south of the whole of South Africa. The North most point of NZ is way south of Cape Augullas. I lived in Auckland for three years. I would say Auckland is closer to Cape Town weather, just a bit more humid. I only once recall getting frost once in Auckland in those 3 years. I also lived 40km inland from Christchurch for 13 years. Being inland just a short distance means it gets snow during winter. Sometimes the snow would be on the ground for a few weeks at a time. Sometimes the roads are blocked for a couple of days. Even a 4wheel drive car gets stuck in that, but they have snow ploughs to clear the roads quickly. But most of the time I have lives in Christchurch (ie. 15 years or so). During that time we have had snow settle on the ground maybe 3 or 4 times. Not too thick - could still drive a 2 wheel drive car. But don't worry about a bit of cold. It isn't like the USA or such. A bit of different weather is the last thing you should be worrying about one way or the other.
@crittersandcretins Cold? Relative to what? I have lived in Christchurch since 1995. I think we've seen snow on the ground 3 or 4 times in 29 years. Sure it is colder than most of South Africa, but nothing like the Northern hemisphere.
Thulebeez you actually gave me the idea to talk about winters in NZ, which I did in my new video th-cam.com/video/ZIOeVzyh5tA/w-d-xo.html , as I thought your comment was important. Thanks again!
Very informative.. Thank you. We are planning to move to new zealand via AEWV, my husband is a Mechanical engineer. What tips can ou give us so that he can improve his chance to secure a job? Watching from South Africa
Was it necessary to call me stupid?And if I remember, I didn't ask you any question,i adressed my question to the owner of this channel and he didn't mention that your are his PA to come after views be rude to them on his channel. As you are not stupid and you know everything in this life,Mr or Mrs "I know all" please give the answer or keep quiet,we call it Wisdom... And asking when we don't know or are not sure we call it "humility". I humble myself and accept that I don't know. Call it as you want.
Thanks Lisa, you gave me the idea to talk about weather, which I did in my latest video th-cam.com/video/ZIOeVzyh5tA/w-d-xo.html , as I thought your comment was important. Thanks again!
If you are thinking of visiting New Zealand, apply for your visa well in advance. When I applied for mine I was told that the wait was 4 weeks. Now nearly 6 weeks and no visa. When I enquired how long it would take as my flight was due, I got a reply saying that I was not important enough to have my application expedited. I have been to New Zealand several times and all the paperwork is in order.
A believe visa processing time is a bit higher than normal lately. The ideal way to do it is to book the flight after you have a visa. But of course, then the flight is a tad more expensive, as you're not booking far in advance.
@@samjensen9795 I booked the flight some months ago, saving several thousand rand.. When I went to the immigration website it said the delay was 4 weeks. Now nearly 6. New Zealand used to be a smoothly oiled machine. No longer. Simply arrogant excuses from a bloated "civil" service. Just like home
As a South African not planning to move anywhere cos I'm too old, but it's really interesting to see how people live in NZ. I love pies and those look really delicious with that huge meat fillings. Great tips.
There are still beautiful parts of South Africa that don't have lots of crime. The problem is that most people have gotten used to living in large cities or the greener rainier parts of the northern and eastern parts of South Africa (apart from Cape Town). The safer parts of South Africa tend to be in the drier regions and mostly smaller towns which is good for small entrepreneurs and people who work on-line but the majority of people have been conditioned to working corporately and living in dense cities.
People keep on complining about crime in SA without looking at the source of the problem those who have stole from indigenous of this country will never found peace
I've been in Canada almost 20 years, same thing. You're expected to drop much of your ways, like figures of speech and terminology, to be understood and accepted. It's understandable and challenging. Then, when you return to SA after a long absence you struggle to adjust the other way.
Welcome Sam. Great idea to do video of what is required to know if you are an electrician from SA. Sometimes the immigration videos especially from South East Asia and Africa make it sound easier than it is. They do not explain it helps an immigrant to have certification that is easily accredited to NZ standards.
You will need to have your qualification assessed by the Electrical Workers Registration Board in Wellington. They will then let you know what they have accepted, and further steps to follow when you get here. You will have to do courses and write exams to eventually get your NZ Registration and a Practicing License in NZ. I am a Registered Electrical Inspector in NZ and a trainer/Assessor, feel free to ask for advise. Glad to help.
you made me love it especially snakes issue. You did not say anything about the weather is it cold as in Canada or WINTERS ARE LIKE DURBAN WINTERS. THANKS FOR THE INFORMATIVE SHOW.
I've worked in a few cities in China. Before accepting a job I'd go on Weather Wunderground site and ask questions like 'If I was in (eg Wuhan) today, what would the weather be like?'
Hi Sam It's me Richard from Johannesburg South Africa I hope that you can help me I'm a qualified Motor Mechanic with a Red Seal Certificate and I'm planning to immigrate there do I need to go through courses though I'm qualified and get a job there DO you perhaps know how can I look it up for a more explanation just like you did on your video
Hi. Please let me know what jobs there are for unskilled middle aged men, and what is the housing costs. I have a NZ passport, and have contemplated moving to N
Re-train as a truck driver. And bus drivers are short in supply: I believe they will pay you as they train you. But housing is VERY expensive: migration levels are high.
Love your work Sam, don't take the critisism to heart. I'm a kiwi and I know what you were saying, your key message was attitude. Christchurch is cheaper and newer housing, a plus side of the 2011 Earth Quakes. Towns like Rolleston are new and 20mins drive from Christchurch CBD, although it's not fully rebuilt yet = work to be done.
Jandals = Japanese sandals. That Maori example was not Maori. Its from the Polynesian festival. It was not the loss to SA that pissed us off in the RWCF. It was the terrible officiating. Im sure you would feel the same if it was reversed. But congratulations, you won. p.s. My wife is SA.
@@edwinapril4760 I thought we reacted pretty well to the bad decisions Thanks. Need to fix it for the future enjoyment of the game. Do you think going back 10 minutes after the try and conversion is a good idea do you? Or the ref apologising to our capitan after seeing the replay but not removing the penalty or the 3 points given in error. As happened to the SA team? Did you watch the game? Im sure you agree with me , you just dont realise it yet.
Just a clarification re used cars. Japan has a stringent 4-year check on all cars. It's called a the Shaken Test. The essential ingredient is that the 4-year old car must have the emissions level of a new model. An owner of a 2 to 4 year old vehicle in Japan knows that the Shaken is coming and many elect to sell at the 2/3 year age point. Japanese cars are right hand drive like Japan. Join the dots.
Hey Sam, Welcome to NZ as someone who has lived in Southern Africa it is always interesting hearing different perspectives but certainly recognise the differences. I'm also a Cook Islander, as some comments have already pointed out you profiled some Cookies (drum dance) rather than some NZ Maori, yes we are Polynesian but there are differences. For those considering moving to NZ, note there are many South Africans already here in NZ literally thousands. As for sarcasm, don't leave it out it is actually very common here just depends on your social circle. Simply put, Australia is bigger, better in many respects and has always attracted Kiwis there for decades so is always compared, competed against etc.
Number 1 in my opinion is don't live life like a refugee. If you move somewhere then don't live like a displaced South African. Live your new life. Things are different, but if you keep comparing stuff to your old life (eg shopping and converting prices into Rand all the time) you will go mad.
I agree with that, otherwise you'll always be longing for "home". Support the sports teams, change your accent and live like a New Zealander. I heard about a guy who years ago moved from an Eastern bloc country to the US. He embraced everything, even the accent. He learned English. He was now American. His kids grew up as full blooded Americans.
I am coming in 2 months. Thanks for this video. Have to leave my wife and kids behind untill their paperwork gets sorted. Have a newborn and gonna miss him lol. Hopefully they can come in 4 months. Have to see if i can rent a house and sort everything out while i am there for the first few months. Luckily my parents live there and can help me with all of that. If not for them this would not have been possible. Only thing i will miss in SA is a proper braai.
Thanks Penelope, you actually gave me the idea to talk about pests and spiders in my latest video, th-cam.com/video/ZIOeVzyh5tA/w-d-xo.html , as I thought it was important. Thanks!
Very interesting and informative thank you. I would like to emigrate to New Zealand it sounds wonderful. Can you advise if they have any crime in New Zealand?
Gerrard_b, I decided to discuss this comment of yours, which is on my new video, th-cam.com/video/ZIOeVzyh5tA/w-d-xo.html , as I thought your comment was important. I replied at the end of the vid. Thanks!
We moved to Oamaru in the south Island last year. This is just our experience in the south and not what you would get in Auckland. The tap water is terrible, there are almost no symptom meds for flu and you are sick every 3 weeks. You will miss the sunshine for 8 months of the year. You cant braai outside since you can only use gas and the gas wont come out when it is so cold. 50 km everywhere is very annoying. The meat has a very strange taste lamb and beef and the chicken is incredibly tough. The people are very friendly and polite. Generally, Dont bother eating out, it wont taste any better than what you will make at home and cost R800. Oamaru has one of the best Italian restaurants on the planet though. The KFC tastes terrible coz of the chicken being tough. The fruit and veg is crazy expensive. The golf is great and cheap. We moved back after 8 months.
Thank you Sam.... I found that interesting.... Your 20 differences of things to know from New Zealand 🇳🇿 and South Africa 🇿🇦... I do love South Africa with all its politics 🙄 😒.... It is a beautiful country ❤️..... Haven't been to New Zealand yet. ... New subscriber 🫠
Well now, Jpatpat. you gave me the idea to talk about the sand flies, which I do in my new video th-cam.com/video/ZIOeVzyh5tA/w-d-xo.html , as I thought your comment was important. Thanks again!
Hi Sam. Great video. My fiance is an electrician, I am an instrument mechanician, I think it's called electronic instrument trades worker in New Zealand. Can you help us with any tips on how to go about the immigration process, as we've looked at the local immigration services and their prices are hefty, we are still saving to get it started. How did you go about immigrating? Who did you speak to? Do you know of any companies that could sponsor us? Anything will help. Thanks
@lukealadeen7836 New Zealand is very culturally inclusive, especially in places like Auckland. I see lots of black people here that are happy. Perhaps it's good to see some opinions on Facebook groups for South Africans, just to get a first hand opinion. Kiwis are very friendly and welcoming.
I live in Gauteng South Africa and my neighbour is from NewZealand. His wife is a South African who he met in New Zeland; they started a family back in NZ, but ended up coming to live in SA.
Even the famous billionaire Rob Hersov is now living in SA with his young Kiwi wife.
Just thought I'd add that there's also migration happening in the opposite direction.
It’s called immigration
@@crispinswainstonharrison9042 migration refers to both emigration and immigration
I had some friends from south Africa growing up (i'm Australian), i remember them being shamed as "racist"...well those racists now own million dollar homes, live in safety, have some semblance of taxes being used for public good and general public order. Most importantly their children receive a 1st world education and opportunities to choose from. To all those that didn't "chicken run" what do you think SA is going to look like in 50 years, (as White hegemony decreases globally) if you stay, I genuinely wish you well.
@azza_88-jl1rp good for them and the million dollar houses. SA will be much better in 50 years, sometimes things must get very bad before a new positive trend begins.
@@ToxxicMafia That's the attitude, keep the dream alive and hope for the best.
Here's hoping all the technological advancements (like over the last 50 years), that have made our lives easier and freed up all this time, time we would have spent working, creates an environment to look forward too.
I am South African, I had the priviledge of traveling to many places, but there is no place like home. Even with all the problems in SA, dit bly my harts-plek. I love the culture and nature and our people. The truth is every country has it's own issues, and everyone can not leave.
Best of luck Sam.
May NZ be good to yoy
Its politics that cause all the shit and hate all over the world
also traveled and prefer this country and ppl with its kak
Hanli Saunderson, I decided to reply personally to this comment, which is on my new video, th-cam.com/video/ZIOeVzyh5tA/w-d-xo.html , as I thought your comment was important. I replied at the end of the vid. Thanks!
@@techmansa- I agree.
Liking your vid Sam. I spent 3 amazing months in the South Island. Loved everything about NZ!
Thanks brother..Great video..really enjoyed it ..yup never got over you guys winning world cup but at least it went to a southern hemisphere..keep up the vids bro..oh sweet as😅😅
AS a kiwi I don't recall us ever calling it "Jumping The Tasman" We've mostly referred to going to Australia as "Crossing the Ditch" or "Over The Ditch".
Tasman was dutch
Or as SAFAs call NZ, the back door to Ozzie, where they actually want to live
Ag shame
I was born in nz lived in joburg and Durban for 15 months. I saw a car ship,in Durban too. I was pleased to get home . Auckland is too big now plenty of other cities towns here . No sth African vans polluting here. Like Joburg. Aussie is very hot place to live and dry as.
Ok, but why so many kiwis prefer to move to Australia? Is it higher salarys there or are there any reasons? My nighbour have live in New Zealand and she think it was so nice and safe there. And oposite Australia there is no dangerous snakes, spiders or animals in New Zealand. And the nature there is wonderful.
Thank you for your info. You are THÉ 1st person that gives us insite on unanswered questions.
Well done Sam!
See you in 2 months in NZ.
Hopefully, our new home land.
in new zealand no one puts a car in the locked garage just park it in the drive way also you do not need a fence on your property
I believe that's because there was less or no segregation or anyone stealing land from anyone. Hence, why be afraid if you've not committed evil against another. So, your comment should fly in the face of logic.
@@MrEvansjethroyou're own comments are illogical. Leave the guy alone - he makes perfect sense, unlike you!
@@kelrogers8480 My comment is illogical, like really? Well, the unlearned let me educate you; my comment is based on proven facts, statistics and none racial exclusive. I don't expect you to do it, but the smart ones would search the impact of inequality and segregation. You're pathetic.
Lived in NZ my whole life, plenty of people do leave their cars in a car port, the driveway, or even parked on the side of the road, but I've never met anyone who doesn't prefer to keep the car in a locked garage if they can, if only for the better insurance rates.
its normal cause they are second hand Japanese cars, just like those in Zimbabwe
As a South African that lived in New Zealand for twenty years and then came back to South Africa twenty years ago, I enjoyed the trip down memory lane. I used to rollerblade around the Auckland waterfront back in the days when it was just a harbour full of fishing boats and then saw it go upmarket for the first Americas Cup. Great memories. Loved the look at K'Road and Ponsonby and enjoyed hearing some words and expressions I haven't heard for a while. Lots of fond memories.
I have to ask (I hope you don't mind), but why did you come back?. 20 years is a very long time, I'm sure you had built an entire life there. (You don't need to answer this if it's too personal. I'm just curious).
@@SENFU-y9y Hi. No worries. I loved New Zealand but always missed South Africa, particularly the bush and wildlife and the general vibe of the place. I had gone there as a 19 years old with my then boyfriend and had stayed after we broke up because, as you say, I had built a life there. But my whole family lives in South Africa and, as my parents started to age, I decided I really wanted to be part of the family again, not just an occasional visitor.
@@eleanorjames1118 I get that. Being away from a supportive family can be very hard. Thank you for your answer!
@@eleanorjames1118 Did you have any children, and if so, are they in South Africa?
No kids @@azza_88-jl1rp
Thank you Sam, funny how you explain the sarcastic side I laughed so hard😂. Very straight forward and clear video, thanks 😊
Great video. Clear, succinct. Well done Sam 👍
Thanks!
I been here 16 years and some change. No where else I would rather be despite its little problems. I did enjoy your video though, much more entertaining than most Saffers that try make videos.
The reason for carpets will be for warmth. Try surviving a winter without them. Especially a south Island winter.
Thanks for the video, it is very informative and covers relavent topics.
Hi Sam! Thanks for your video! Loved hearing about NZ! Sounds lovely!:)
Glad I heard about NZ I will never go there!
There are 2 seas that bracket NZ, on the West Coast it is the Tasman Sea and that can be wild and wooly and give really good surf, on the East Coast it's the Pacific Ocean and that is far calmer. Auckland has both coasts, sitting as it does on a narrow isthmus, so you can go surfing or sailing in the calm Hauraki Gulf depending on the wind, and in that respect that part of NZ is better for boating and fishing. The sand on the West Coast tends to sparkle because it's ironsand and it is mined for the Glenbrook Steel Mill in Auckland.
Fabulous video. Very informative. I am from England but have lived in SA for the last 45 yrs. Too old to move now but I wish you all of God's richest blessings in NZ. Enjoy all the differences. Do they braai or barbecue? 😊
Fabulously assembled and presented!
Please bring out more!
Really enjoyed this video, nice one boet. Look forward to your next video. Am a South African 5 years in the Philippines myself.
Amazing video really enjoyed watching. Pray i can get a job over in new zealand and relocate with my husband and kids❤
Stay in South Africa! Every other place WILL leave you feeling…safer possibly…but definitely shortchanged. Don’t be dull. Stay!
Shortchanged.Its the opposite in NZ and in Australia,think before give such false statements.
As a South African... you are wrong. Aus and NZ are way better ( aside from the housing issues, although houses in SA are now getting to a stupid level too)
@@reinholdachleitner2069you lot were broken by dictatorial governments the last four years. Just a taste of what they're capable of. I hope your eyes are open, there's more to come.
Yes, but for them who speak english very good or english is their first language it will help them very much. The culture is still very british even New Zealand is so far away from Great Britain as it is poosible to come. New Zealand is far away from "everything" but it is very safe there. 🙃😊
thanks for the tips sir have a great one
Thanks, you too!
Very informative really appreciate all the info I'm already here 😊
Good information! Show us more of New Zealand.
Well done Sam. Great to see that you’ve settled in so well
Thank you, Doc. So far so good.
Are you jn the medical field? I am also considering relocating am. Also a Dr ...
How does the pay work and what about if you're coming from America
Tradesman usually get paid weekly. People working in corporate jobs usually get paid monthly or fortnightly. Wages are decent. Americans still need to apply for a work visa, as far as I know. Some Americans like it here, some don't. Hope that answers your question.
Great video Sam , those pies look amazing.
They ARE! :)
Would be great for munchie’s 😎
Thank you for acknowledging the indigenous Māori, it is very important to the people and cultural fabric of Aotearoa NZ
@bighoose I agree, its important to respect their culture.
Very nice commentary. Haven't lived there for around 43 years. Looking good Auckland! Raewyn
Thanks. Concise and informative.
Houses are predominantly timber mostly because it was always the most readily available building material from colonial times, the earthquake issue is a factor but it's secondary and Auckland itself seldom has earthquakes of any magnitude.
Make another video specifically on the cost of renting vs buying (houses and apartments)
Will consider it. Thanks!
Yip, KingAaran I've finally included your idea of talking about the price of rent in my new video, th-cam.com/video/ZIOeVzyh5tA/w-d-xo.html , as I thought your comment was important. Thanks again!
the carpets bit is actually too funny, I never really took it into thought for the carpet outside, but now it makes us look crazy 😂
They must really have good vacuums there😅
They have shops here that literally only sell vacuum cleaners 😂 It's like walking into a car dealership..... But for vacuum cleaners
My brother told me that they a South Africa shop in New Zealand 🇳🇿
Yep, lots.
@@Thabaniization okay
Yes, in each of the bigger cities there is a SA Shop, and every supermarket has a SA section in the International Food section.
Safari SA shop in Christchurch. Best melktert I ever tasted anywhere
@@SMD2308 I see
informative video. Seems like carpets , pies and geezer are things that came over from the UK.
Thank you. Good to know the info.
My sister also moved to NZ last year and she found that Nature Parks, camping and most outdoor places are free as opposed to S.A. where we get extorted for everything.
That said, the only way I'll visit NZ, Australia, Canada, UK is by my own means like a sailboat in case I need to get out a.s.a.p.
The iron fist ruling there in the past few years will give me anxiety if I have to depend on flights to get out. I have serious trust issues with the powers there.
Trust issues - me too, and I live here 😁
Whether NZ, Aus, Canada or SA you effectively have the same wef 'young global leaders' populating the halls of power...
Time will tell if NZ First & ACT are genuine about standing against the UN / NWO agenda.
Under what will I find South African Instrumentation Mechnician Trade
@@MitchySA Hi. I'm not sure. But lots of people are asking.
I know of many relatively wealthy people from SA that relocated to NZ and are battling to survive financially. Some work multiple jobs just to survive. Every time we have a steak braai I think of our family in NZ who have to carefully plan their meals and who are not able to buy beef that often. Some were retrenched and one even suffered sexual harassment and had to resign as the system seems to favor men. Some areas are subject to land claims and buying a house is ridiculously expensive and mostly unaffordable to many. Ironically we had family from Pretoria who got robbed in their first month in NZ yet never in SA. I played with the idea of immigration, but am so glad we stayed. I enjoy the people, weather and lifestyle in SA more than my dissatisfaction with the crime and politicians.
Your family in NZ should find better work!😆 I live in NZ an definitely don’t have to plan my meals.. we live very comfortably
I totally agree, I have heard of similar stories as well. I'm staying here, this is my home.
i recently heard of a South African family that's planning to come back from USA(Florida) after their daughter was sexually violated in the US.
I moved to NZ from SA and I don't have to plan my meals either 😂 Single income household. NZ is a more expensive place to live in yes. But it's worth it. Life is different here. Nobody cares about your new bakkie, your Jeep Tshirt, your 85 inch TV or your R1000 bottle of whiskey. People just enjoy life and enjoy family and being able to do things like normal people. I feel proud looking at a map of the world and then seeing where NZ is, knowing that I'm here and a part of it. I'm a Kiwi and I knew I was home the minute my feet touched the ground here.
@@nicholasrudloff I have been to NZ numerous times for flyfishing trips and have not been disappointed once. I have spoken to so many female cyclists on the SI and they all felt safe. Cannot imagine that happening in SA.
Thanks for this I love my pies, I think I'm relocating to New Zealand
So entertaining. A few years since I experienced NZ, ponsenby , batch at herne Bay.. let's get back and be there. Great review but how
Cool tips how are winters in NZ? Are they colder than Underberg in SA?
NZ is not just one place. South Island is cooler than North Island.
Auckland does not get snow. Christchurch maybe gets a small snowfall every 5 years.
All NZ cities are close to the coast. None are as cold as Underberg.
@@cccmmm1234 awesome so more like Durban kinda of Weather nice and warm
@@Thulebeez Not as hot an humid as Durban.
Remember that the whole of NZ is south of the whole of South Africa. The North most point of NZ is way south of Cape Augullas.
I lived in Auckland for three years. I would say Auckland is closer to Cape Town weather, just a bit more humid.
I only once recall getting frost once in Auckland in those 3 years.
I also lived 40km inland from Christchurch for 13 years. Being inland just a short distance means it gets snow during winter. Sometimes the snow would be on the ground for a few weeks at a time. Sometimes the roads are blocked for a couple of days. Even a 4wheel drive car gets stuck in that, but they have snow ploughs to clear the roads quickly.
But most of the time I have lives in Christchurch (ie. 15 years or so). During that time we have had snow settle on the ground maybe 3 or 4 times. Not too thick - could still drive a 2 wheel drive car.
But don't worry about a bit of cold. It isn't like the USA or such. A bit of different weather is the last thing you should be worrying about one way or the other.
@crittersandcretins Cold? Relative to what?
I have lived in Christchurch since 1995. I think we've seen snow on the ground 3 or 4 times in 29 years. Sure it is colder than most of South Africa, but nothing like the Northern hemisphere.
Thulebeez you actually gave me the idea to talk about winters in NZ, which I did in my new video th-cam.com/video/ZIOeVzyh5tA/w-d-xo.html , as I thought your comment was important. Thanks again!
Very informative.. Thank you.
We are planning to move to new zealand via AEWV, my husband is a Mechanical engineer. What tips can ou give us so that he can improve his chance to secure a job?
Watching from South Africa
If you are serious about leaving SA you will not ask this stupid question.
Was it necessary to call me stupid?And if I remember, I didn't ask you any question,i adressed my question to the owner of this channel and he didn't mention that your are his PA to come after views be rude to them on his channel.
As you are not stupid and you know everything in this life,Mr or Mrs "I know all" please give the answer or keep quiet,we call it Wisdom... And asking when we don't know or are not sure we call it "humility".
I humble myself and accept that I don't know.
Call it as you want.
@wbnbwn1804 i like how well mannered your response was, says a lot about you. All the best to you and your family on your move to New Zealand.
here is a vid th-cam.com/video/bdp-JPP-M0s/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=SamJensen
I truly enjoyed this video. I'd like to find out about the climate in Auckland or NZ at large compared to SA.
Humid, mild winters, warm summers. Frequent showers. Sub-tropical/oceanic.
Glad you enjoyed it. Will consider this in my next video.
Thanks Lisa, you gave me the idea to talk about weather, which I did in my latest video th-cam.com/video/ZIOeVzyh5tA/w-d-xo.html , as I thought your comment was important. Thanks again!
If you are thinking of visiting New Zealand, apply for your visa well in advance. When I applied for mine I was told that the wait was 4 weeks. Now nearly 6 weeks and no visa. When I enquired how long it would take as my flight was due, I got a reply saying that I was not important enough to have my application expedited. I have been to New Zealand several times and all the paperwork is in order.
A believe visa processing time is a bit higher than normal lately. The ideal way to do it is to book the flight after you have a visa. But of course, then the flight is a tad more expensive, as you're not booking far in advance.
@@samjensen9795 I booked the flight some months ago, saving several thousand rand.. When I went to the immigration website it said the delay was 4 weeks. Now nearly 6. New Zealand used to be a smoothly oiled machine. No longer. Simply arrogant excuses from a bloated "civil" service. Just like home
Strange.. my dad got his visitors visa within 3 weeks..
Mine took 5
@@samjensen9795 Now 8. Still nothing
I really enjoyed this 😊 thanks
Mr Jensen. Good to see you doing well on the other side of the world Bud.
As a South African not planning to move anywhere cos I'm too old, but it's really interesting to see how people live in NZ. I love pies and those look really delicious with that huge meat fillings. Great tips.
South Africa is Both Heaven & Hell in One Country, I'm too South African to live anywhere else😊
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There are still beautiful parts of South Africa that don't have lots of crime.
The problem is that most people have gotten used to living in large cities or the greener rainier parts of the northern and eastern parts of South Africa (apart from Cape Town).
The safer parts of South Africa tend to be in the drier regions and mostly smaller towns which is good for small entrepreneurs and people who work on-line but the majority of people have been conditioned to working corporately and living in dense cities.
People keep on complining about crime in SA without looking at the source of the problem those who have stole from indigenous of this country will never found peace
When you say cars are cheap - how many rands?
Nice video!
I've been in Canada almost 20 years, same thing. You're expected to drop much of your ways, like figures of speech and terminology, to be understood and accepted. It's understandable and challenging. Then, when you return to SA after a long absence you struggle to adjust the other way.
Ah Shame!!! Imagine having to living in an awful BLAND place like Canada, people KNOWN for their LACK of sense of humour
Thanks. Great video
@rachelhill9947 Thanks Rachel. Glad you enjoyed.
@samjensen9795 where do i find your video as mentioned for electricians specifically?
here it is th-cam.com/video/bdp-JPP-M0s/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=SamJensen
Wish i could move to new
Zealand
Welcome Sam. Great idea to do video of what is required to know if you are an electrician from SA. Sometimes the immigration videos especially from South East Asia and Africa make it sound easier than it is. They do not explain it helps an immigrant to have certification that is easily accredited to NZ standards.
You will need to have your qualification assessed by the Electrical Workers Registration Board in Wellington. They will then let you know what they have accepted, and further steps to follow when you get here. You will have to do courses and write exams to eventually get your NZ Registration and a Practicing License in NZ. I am a Registered Electrical Inspector in NZ and a trainer/Assessor, feel free to ask for advise. Glad to help.
Lots of people are moving back or leaving NZ. Things are not looking so great for NZ in 2024
Woah what about Boxer? ... Is there a Boxer store that side ?
you made me love it especially snakes issue. You did not say anything about the weather is it cold as in Canada or WINTERS ARE LIKE DURBAN WINTERS. THANKS FOR THE INFORMATIVE SHOW.
I've worked in a few cities in China. Before accepting a job I'd go on Weather Wunderground site and ask questions like 'If I was in (eg Wuhan) today, what would the weather be like?'
bro you didn't say how much they cost please tell us the price in RAND please.
How to get there
Thanks my guy on showing us how New Zealand is and living standards.
One I'm thinking to relocate with my family to News Zealand❤
Fun to know even tho I don't expect to go there. Thanks
Hi Sam
It's me Richard from Johannesburg South Africa
I hope that you can help
me
I'm a qualified Motor Mechanic with a Red Seal Certificate and I'm planning to immigrate there do I need to go through courses though I'm qualified and get a job there
DO you perhaps know how can I look it up for a more explanation just like you did on your video
Mechanics are on the green list. You need an immigration lawyer and they'll help you further.
Hi Sam
It's me again Richard
I want to ask you wouldn't perhaps know how much does a Motor Mechanic get paid in New Zealand
Thank you so much for getting back to me I really appreciate it
Hi. Please let me know what jobs there are for unskilled middle aged men, and what is the housing costs. I have a NZ passport, and have contemplated moving to N
Re-train as a truck driver. And bus drivers are short in supply: I believe they will pay you as they train you. But housing is VERY expensive: migration levels are high.
Love your work Sam, don't take the critisism to heart. I'm a kiwi and I know what you were saying, your key message was attitude. Christchurch is cheaper and newer housing, a plus side of the 2011 Earth Quakes. Towns like Rolleston are new and 20mins drive from Christchurch CBD, although it's not fully rebuilt yet = work to be done.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the vid.
Great stuff, Sam I'm been waiting on the electrician breakdown
here it is th-cam.com/video/bdp-JPP-M0s/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=SamJensen
This video is sweet as. Great video
Jandals = Japanese sandals.
That Maori example was not Maori. Its from the Polynesian festival.
It was not the loss to SA that pissed us off in the RWCF. It was the terrible officiating. Im sure you would feel the same if it was reversed. But congratulations, you won.
p.s. My wife is SA.
Rather blame the bad decisions by your players, we all get screwed by the ref. It's how you react that matters.
@@edwinapril4760 I thought we reacted pretty well to the bad decisions Thanks. Need to fix it for the future enjoyment of the game. Do you think going back 10 minutes after the try and conversion is a good idea do you? Or the ref apologising to our capitan after seeing the replay but not removing the penalty or the 3 points given in error. As happened to the SA team? Did you watch the game?
Im sure you agree with me , you just dont realise it yet.
AB's should have had 2 red cards. Dirty players.
It wasn't ten minutes, don't eggagerate.
@@pietervorster5690 ok. 8 min
Just a clarification re used cars. Japan has a stringent 4-year check on all cars. It's called a the Shaken Test. The essential ingredient is that the 4-year old car must have the emissions level of a new model. An owner of a 2 to 4 year old vehicle in Japan knows that the Shaken is coming and many elect to sell at the 2/3 year age point. Japanese cars are right hand drive like Japan. Join the dots.
Thanks! Insightful!
One thing missing is the culture/custom of taking shoes off on the stoop or balcony. But not in South Africa.
Very informative video. Great stuff.
Well done! This is one of the best video's I have seen, if you want to live in New Zealand.
NO THANK YOU!!
Thanks Etienne. Just made another vid if you're interested. Have a lekker day. th-cam.com/video/ZIOeVzyh5tA/w-d-xo.html ,
wow, can't believe The Family BAr is still there lol. It was a ghost town about five years ago haha
Jandals - Japanese Sandals :D
Hey Sam, Welcome to NZ as someone who has lived in Southern Africa it is always interesting hearing different perspectives but certainly recognise the differences. I'm also a Cook Islander, as some comments have already pointed out you profiled some Cookies (drum dance) rather than some NZ Maori, yes we are Polynesian but there are differences. For those considering moving to NZ, note there are many South Africans already here in NZ literally thousands. As for sarcasm, don't leave it out it is actually very common here just depends on your social circle. Simply put, Australia is bigger, better in many respects and has always attracted Kiwis there for decades so is always compared, competed against etc.
Hi. Thanks for the welcome, and I really appreciate you pointing out those things.
Number 1 in my opinion is don't live life like a refugee.
If you move somewhere then don't live like a displaced South African. Live your new life.
Things are different, but if you keep comparing stuff to your old life (eg shopping and converting prices into Rand all the time) you will go mad.
I agree with that, otherwise you'll always be longing for "home". Support the sports teams, change your accent and live like a New Zealander. I heard about a guy who years ago moved from an Eastern bloc country to the US. He embraced everything, even the accent. He learned English. He was now American. His kids grew up as full blooded Americans.
thanks for the video. very informative. How are the people in NZ? friendly? or a bit cold? to foreigners
The Pies are delicious in NZ . The Hockey Pokey Ice Cream, is also so delicious No other ice cream tastes as good as Hokey Pokey.
I love NZ. My daughter and her family live in NZ
Thanks
I am coming in 2 months. Thanks for this video. Have to leave my wife and kids behind untill their paperwork gets sorted. Have a newborn and gonna miss him lol. Hopefully they can come in 4 months. Have to see if i can rent a house and sort everything out while i am there for the first few months. Luckily my parents live there and can help me with all of that. If not for them this would not have been possible. Only thing i will miss in SA is a proper braai.
You can have a proper braai in NZ
Lot of South African butchers
cool video sam!
Thanks!
Do they have spiders?
Thanks Penelope, you actually gave me the idea to talk about pests and spiders in my latest video, th-cam.com/video/ZIOeVzyh5tA/w-d-xo.html , as I thought it was important. Thanks!
Very interesting and informative thank you. I would like to emigrate to New Zealand it sounds wonderful. Can you advise if they have any crime in New Zealand?
We have crime like most countries the one thing we don't have is wild animals.
The pies alone would make me move to NZ!!!
Hope you are happy there, it is all about attitude. Happy living 😊🇦🇺
Enjoyed your vid , like your honesty . Just one thing about the beaches . SAn beaches enjoy the WARM indian ocean 😁 , Howzit from KZN !
Try Camps Bay beach. You will freeze your cojones off
Gerrard_b, I decided to discuss this comment of yours, which is on my new video, th-cam.com/video/ZIOeVzyh5tA/w-d-xo.html , as I thought your comment was important. I replied at the end of the vid. Thanks!
Wow! No snakes, and nothing's going to kill me! That's a win, win! 👍 Sounds like a wonderful vacation destination! 😊
@lynnflynn5591 yes. It truly is a wonderful place.
Absolutely stunning would like to to go stay there❤
We moved to Oamaru in the south Island last year. This is just our experience in the south and not what you would get in Auckland. The tap water is terrible, there are almost no symptom meds for flu and you are sick every 3 weeks. You will miss the sunshine for 8 months of the year. You cant braai outside since you can only use gas and the gas wont come out when it is so cold. 50 km everywhere is very annoying. The meat has a very strange taste lamb and beef and the chicken is incredibly tough. The people are very friendly and polite. Generally, Dont bother eating out, it wont taste any better than what you will make at home and cost R800. Oamaru has one of the best Italian restaurants on the planet though. The KFC tastes terrible coz of the chicken being tough. The fruit and veg is crazy expensive. The golf is great and cheap. We moved back after 8 months.
as a real kiwi who lives further south than oamaru , you might want pull your head out of your sa arse ,
Gawd don't you know anyone who can smuggle Panadol to you?
Obviously Weak… best you go back to SA!😆 an moan there instead..
Welcome back home!
Thank you Sam....
I found that interesting....
Your 20 differences of things to know from New Zealand 🇳🇿 and South Africa 🇿🇦...
I do love South Africa with all its politics 🙄 😒....
It is a beautiful country ❤️.....
Haven't been to New Zealand yet. ...
New subscriber 🫠
I love SA, but not the politics.....
It appears all this is about Auckland
What about the sandflies? I would have thought that's a major curse to any outdoor life in NZ
Well now, Jpatpat. you gave me the idea to talk about the sand flies, which I do in my new video th-cam.com/video/ZIOeVzyh5tA/w-d-xo.html , as I thought your comment was important. Thanks again!
Hi Sam. Great video. My fiance is an electrician, I am an instrument mechanician, I think it's called electronic instrument trades worker in New Zealand.
Can you help us with any tips on how to go about the immigration process, as we've looked at the local immigration services and their prices are hefty, we are still saving to get it started. How did you go about immigrating? Who did you speak to? Do you know of any companies that could sponsor us? Anything will help. Thanks
Hi. Busy releasing a video in a few days from now, that will give you some tips.
@@samjensen9795 thank you!!!
here is my electrician video th-cam.com/video/bdp-JPP-M0s/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=SamJensen
@@samjensen9795 thank you so much! Already started watching it 😁
I like the no snake part.
What is it like for Black people in NZ. I'm Xhosa and have been interested in staying there
@lukealadeen7836 New Zealand is very culturally inclusive, especially in places like Auckland. I see lots of black people here that are happy. Perhaps it's good to see some opinions on Facebook groups for South Africans, just to get a first hand opinion. Kiwis are very friendly and welcoming.
Wow useful information.
Jandals comes from the joining of the two words, Japanese Sandals
I want to go there, I live in SA