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Originally Posted by Paul
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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Healthcare is 'almost' free and very high standard - Better than the UK and anywhere else I have been in Europe...
I left in 2002 and we had ADSL2 broadband as far as I remember - I am sure you can do way better than that these days...
The earthquakes are generally small <4 - The big Christchurch one was a rare event - In some areas you get used to the constant rumbling - Its also fun when you have visitors and they run around screaming
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Buying Asian imported goods is actually cheap - Cheap used cars from Japan for example are amazing value...
Property has gone up a LOT since I left - I keep half an eye on it and its been amazing.....
For someone that has seen what they want to see and just wants to settle down, NZ is paradise...
My last words of wisdom - Don't settle for the North Island just because it seems to have more going on and nicer weather - The South Island is SOOOO much better.....