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Old 06-09-2013, 09:31 AM  
Paul
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New Zealand was amazing - I went salmon fishing 3 times - 5 salmon over twenty pounds to my name and one over 30...

Trout fishing once - 2 over 8 pounds - For most people in the UK that would be a lifetime best.....

Massive Hapuka as well - We couldn't weigh it - It broke the scales - Damn, I want to go back now...
What are the pros and cons living in NZ?

So far I've established

Pros

1) No income tax on foreign income revenue i.e. Internet Businesses (For first 4 years)
2) Small population Vs Size of the country - Also less immigration issues Vs EU etc
3) Incredible scenery!
4) Reasonable house prices - Although NZ don't appear to have had a property crash like in the West

Cons

1) Earthquakes, NZ sitting between tectonic plates
2) Low broadband speeds (although currently rolling out fiber atm)
3) Location - It's a good 600km away from anywhere!
4) High Import costs for most items

What other pros & cons are there?

What is the health care system like over in NZ? What about crime rates? How friendly are the people?
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