Liz Deacle & Brian Deacle

NZ Ahead Podcast

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If you're thinking about moving to New Zealand and living in New Zealand, then this is the podcast for you! The NZ AHEAD PODCAST is hosted by Liz and Brian, a husband and wife who moved to New Zealand from the UK with their small kids thirteen years ago. Every week Liz, Brian and the occasional kiwi guests share EVERYTHING there is to know about moving to and living in New Zealand. If you have your heart set on New Zealand, then you are going to LOVE this show! And don't forget! If you are serious about moving to New Zealand, then sign up for the FREE 5-day VIDEO guide! that has been lovingly...

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Liz Deacle & Brian Deacle

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Society

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www.lizdeacle.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

074 - Being a doctor in New Zealand. What new GPs (& EVERY patient) need to know 04.08.2024

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️  www.nzahead.com/free   A behind-the-scenes look into the life of a doctor/physician (GP) in New Zealand. Ally, a member of our NZ Ahead community, moved to New Zealand from the USA last year to work with her husband (also a physician) as a GP in Cambridge, NZ. In this week's episode, she shares what living in New Zealand as a doctor is like, what she...

073 - WELL. You Did it Again, New Zealand 21.07.2024

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️  www.nzahead.com/free   This week's podcast is for all those who need a little TLC from New Zealand. For those who need a gentle reminder. It's for you that we share this story. For you, we share this song. We hope this episode wraps you in as much love as it did us. With love, always. Liz and Brian xx If you would like to watch this video version of t...

072 - You KNOW You're a (Converted) Kiwi WHEN... 06.07.2024

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️   www.nzahead.com/free   This episode was first released on our YOUTUBE Channel: It's a Drama!     If you would like to watch this video podcast, head to our channel and don't forget to subscribe and share the episode with a friend! It helps us reach more people; thank you! ➡️  https://www.youtube.com/@ItsaDrama     🇳🇿 Remember...

071 - NZ or Canada? Where's BEST to Live (& what your $$$ will get you) 23.06.2024

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️   www.nzahead.com/free     New Zealand and Canada are at the top of the list of countries to emigrate to, but which is the best place to live? "You'd have to be a millionaire to get what you want." In this week's show, you'll meet our lovely friend and NZ Ahead community member, Allison. Allison is Canadian and has lived in New Zealand and Canada....

070 - Kiwi Comfort. 3 New Zealand FOODS (that'll work magic on you) 09.06.2024

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/ilovenz/   Kiwi Comfort food. Kai that makes everything aaallll better. New Zealand food. Today, we share 2 cafes in New Plymouth, Taranaki (and one take-out), that eased our woes, soothed our troubles and served up the best food to make things feel that little bit better. Kiwi comfort food at its finest... Enjoy! Liz and Brian ❤️ Than...

069 - Bringing Pets to NZ. 5 COSTLY Mistakes to Avoid 25.05.2024

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️   https:// nzahead.com/free In this week's episode of Moving to New Zealand with Pets , we chat with Brett from Starwood Pet Travel. Brett is a regular guest on this show, and today, he talks about the common pitfalls pet owners face when relocating with their furry friends. Mistakes to avoid at all cost! If you're moving to New Zealand with a pet, you will...

068 - Auf Wiedersehen! Swapping GERMANY for NZ 12.05.2024

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free   In this week's Moving to New Zealand episode, you will meet Tobias. Tobias is a member of our private NZ Ahead community. Tobias and his wife desperately wanted to leave Germany to start a new life. After making a short list of seven contending countries, they opted for New Zealand. They arrived in Christchurch 6 months ago, facing ma...

067 - Using a STUDENT VISA to Move to New Zealand 28.04.2024

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free   Moving to New Zealand on a Student Visa: Your Pathway to Residency In this informative episode, we sit down with Charlotte from NZ Shores Immigration to uncover the secrets of using a student visa to immigrate to New Zealand. Contrary to popular belief, the student visa isn't just for young backpackers - it's a game-changing pathway t...

064 - BUYING a HOUSE in NZ. Inside Money saving Tips 🇳🇿💰 06.04.2024

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ https://nzahead.com/free   Imagine getting some inside tips on house buying in New Zealand! This week's guest, Dan, is a member of our private NZ Ahead Slack Community. Dan worked in real estate (realtor in the USA) for thirty years. After joining our community, Dan moved to New Zealand from the USA with his wife Sherry, and they recently bought their first...

065 - See ya, USA. We're STARTING OVER in NZ 17.03.2024

Imagine moving to New Zealand with your family and starting ALL OVER again. New house, new career, new school, new budget...Imagine your partner leaving his long-held career with the USA military to train as a CHEF in New Zealand and your kids not wanting to leave their friends in America... Meet Katie. Katie did ALL of the above. She left the UDSA with her husband and kids and completely CHANGED...

063 -Worth it? Private Healthcare Insurance in NZ. 03.03.2024

Are you Considering   Moving To New Zealand   and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like?  Sign up HERE ,  and we will send you our   FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand   5-Part Video Series!   *** We get asked a lot by those in our moving to New Zealand community to discuss the option of paying for private healthcare in NZ. So, thi...

062 - Want the TRUTH? 7 FAQ about NZ (that people Google the heck out of) 18.02.2024

🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️  www.nzahead.com/free   Type into Google "Is New Zealand XXX" and a whole list of questions pops up. The ones that show up first are the questions that people are Googling most often, so, to save you searching, WE thought it would be fun to answer these Kiwi questions for you! Sit back and get ready to be educated on the the. things that thousands of p...

060 - USA to NZ. Who am I NOW? The Blurred Roles Struggle 03.02.2024

Krissy  is a member of our private NZ Ahead Community. Last year, she moved from the US to New Zealand with her husband and children to start a new life in Tauranga. On this week's show, Krissy reveals what life has been like for her family and shares her personal struggles with coming to terms with the inevitable "who am I now?" syndrome.   To connect with Krissy Liz, Brian & m...

061 - REVEALED! What a Kiwi Summer (REALLY) looks like 20.01.2024

Ahhh...Summer in New Zealand...is there anywhere better? It's January down under, and all is chilled and relaxed. Or is it?? Sit back and enjoy these 5 typical Kiwi summer experiences you can expect to discover when you come to NZ!  🇳🇿🇳🇿 Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Are you Considering   Moving To New Zealand   and are desperate to know what life in Ne...

059 - Coping with Homesickness. When all you want to do is go 'home'. 10.12.2023

Moving to New Zealand brings with it many things. A different pace of life, new friends, unfamiliar habits, a change in routines...lots of things. But one of the BIG things that moving to the other side of the world can  also bring is the gut-wrenching feeling of homesickness. Homesickness is very real, very common and absolutely horrid to go through. You are about to meet Lisa. Lisa moved to...

058 - Emigrating to New Zealand. 3 Distressing (& Often Debilitating) Fears 25.11.2023

Emigrating to New Zealand is no small feat. You will face major challenges such as getting a job, selling your house, packing your things, arranging visas, and booking flights. But it doesn't end there. Just when you think you have all your ducks lined up in a row, when you have shown the kids every glossy picture of New Zealand mountains and beaches and ice cream, it will hit you. Like a ton of b...

057 - The Power of Support on Your Path to New Zealand 11.11.2023

Ehara Toku toa I te toa Takitahi Engari he toa Takanini   "My strength is not that of an individual, but that of a collective" -  Māori Proverb Never before have I been so grateful to the community of kind, like-minded adventurers that surround Brian and me.  I dedicate this show to each and every one of you... If you are moving to New Zealand, please know you are not alon...

056 - Swapping Bonnie Scotland For NZ. Any Regrets? 28.10.2023

This week's NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping Bonnie Scotland for New Zealand. Steven, a valued member of our private NZ Ahead community, moved to NZ in June 2023 with his wife, Aileen and their two young boys. But as you are about to hear, not everything went according to plan before the departure. Having never been to New Zealand, Stephen and his family took a huge leap of faith, faci...

055 - New Zealand. The Flip Side... 15.10.2023

Crikey. What an eye-opener. This week's episode is brought to you from the other side of the country. On the opposite coast. Where Liz and Bri have left the Naki and are housesitting in the lovely and very gorgeous art deco city of Napier in New Zealand. Sit back, relax and enjoy the seven differences between one side of the country and the other... PS: Love this episode? Take a screen shot and sh...

054 - Last Minute (Major) Setbacks. USA to NZ 01.10.2023

Last-minute major setbacks. No one wants to deal with those, especially not when you're (literally) about to board a plane to start your new life in New Zealand.  This week's NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping the USA for New Zealand. Andrew, a valued member of our private NZ Ahead community, is a Master's student at the University of Waikato in Hamilton. Andrew moved to NZ in February 2...

053 - UK to NZ. Moving With Teenage Kids 17.09.2023

This week's NZ Ahead podcast guest is swapping England for New Zealand. Not only that, but she's doing it with four kids, two of whom are teenagers and...she is leaving her eldest child back home. Tanya left Devon in the UK and is now living in the South Island with her husband, Ed and their four children. This is their story. If you are moving to New Zealand and would like a huge dose of love and...

052 - 7 (Bizarre) Misconceptions About New Zealand 03.09.2023

Kia ora! Luckily, one of the best things about New Zealand is the people have a flippin' good sense of humour. Which is just as well. Because some of these common misconceptions about what life is like in New Zealand are quite frankly hilarious. Enjoy! If you are considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like, then: Sign up HERE ,&nb...

051 - Kiwi Homes. Are They Really Like Ice Boxes?? 13.08.2023

In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the world of heating options for Kiwi homes. From the colder older rental homes to the cutting-edge choices for new houses, we're covering it all! Here's a sneak peek of what's on the table: Unravelling the Mysteries of Heat Pumps:   We're kicking things off with a deep dive into what exactly a Heat Pump is and why it's become the go-to heating for...

050 - Bringing Your MONEY to New Zealand (Without Losing $$$ To The Bank) 31.07.2023

In this week's show, Liz and Brian chat with Ashlee and Stu, our go-to Forex advisors from TorFX.  Find out why it is best to use a Forex company to transfer money to New Zealand from your country and not a regular bank to save hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars on your transfer with preferential rates. Stu and Ashlee are such a wonderful example of what a Forex company SHOULD b...

049 - Moving to NZ as a Health Care Worker... How WILL You Find a Job? 16.07.2023

In this week's show, Liz chats with Prudence, our go-to health recruitment advisor.  Find out why healthcare workers use this free service and how to start the process from CV to job offer To access this FREE service which will help you decide if you have the necessary requirements to move forward with your dream of living in New Zealand, then contact Prudence from Accent Health dir...

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