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New Zealand or Australia?

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zssta · 29/01/2024 20:17

Is it better to move from the UK to New Zealand or Australia ( or stay in the UK) . I have an almost 1 year old and enjoy the outdoors and warm weather. I have more family in new Zealand. Any advice on anyone who has done this before? Weigh up pros and cons?

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Cormoran · 30/01/2024 05:03

Warm weather in NZ might be not so warm even in Summer.

I live in Sydney and to be honest, it is a lot warmer where I am from (Monaco) than here. A different warm. It is quite sticky and humid this year in NSW.

A big negative is how far Australian and NZ are from everything and everywhere and how expensive it has become to take a plane. Not that is was cheap before Covid, but now it is ridiculous.

Rosiiee · 30/01/2024 05:13

I think you’re best to check your visa eligibility for both- that may give you no option really.

coffy11 · 30/01/2024 05:17

I live in Queensland Australia and it's warm here, if you enjoy the outdoors and warm weather this is your ideal spot, especially living near the beach.

FiveShelties · 30/01/2024 05:28

Do you meet the entry requirements for both countries?

Mangotango39 · 30/01/2024 05:31

Poms wanting Oz on fb is a good group.

We live in Perth and love it.
what is your skill?

Rosiiee · 30/01/2024 05:35

Just a thought for Oz. Their annual quota for permanent residency is now 500k but will be reduced to 250k in July. So you’d need a killer skill that’s on the priority list.

goodnightkiwi · 30/01/2024 06:16

Cormoran · 30/01/2024 05:03

Warm weather in NZ might be not so warm even in Summer.

I live in Sydney and to be honest, it is a lot warmer where I am from (Monaco) than here. A different warm. It is quite sticky and humid this year in NSW.

A big negative is how far Australian and NZ are from everything and everywhere and how expensive it has become to take a plane. Not that is was cheap before Covid, but now it is ridiculous.

I dunno about your assessment of NZ weather. 30 degrees C where I am today. But I agree about the expense, particularly food and housing.

zssta · 30/01/2024 07:18

FiveShelties · 30/01/2024 05:28

Do you meet the entry requirements for both countries?

Yes I do!

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zssta · 30/01/2024 07:19

Mangotango39 · 30/01/2024 05:31

Poms wanting Oz on fb is a good group.

We live in Perth and love it.
what is your skill?

I work in IT, specifically cyber security

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FiveShelties · 30/01/2024 07:50

I live in NZ and love it. Food, housing and heating are very expensive but winter is very short - well it is where we are in Hawke's Bay.

It really depends on whether you will need support from your family and what type of area you are looking for - city, rural etc. Travel back to UK is expensive and it takes so long to get anywhere. I miss the easy access and cheap flights to Europe, the history of UK and also the wide range of shops which actually compete.

Good luck whatever you decide.

ArtichokeSurprise · 30/01/2024 11:43

I emigrated from the UK to NZ and lived there for almost 20 years before moving to Australia. Depending where you go, climate can be much better in either country than the UK; Australia can get really hot though - air temps of 40 or even 50 degrees, ground temperatures literally reaching the 80s outside my apartment in summer. It's a bit much for me tbh.

IT is relatively well paid in both countries and cybersecurity skills are in demand. Costs seem a bit higher than the UK, but you'll likely feel that you have a better quality of life over here. I work in the same field, for a cyber company with offices across both countries, so feel free to contact me if you make the jump.

NZ feels a bit more laid back which I preferred. Australia has much better healthcare though, better salaries generally, better worker's rights. Probably better education too - NZ seems on a downward spiral there. Bigger population in Australia, so more of the big cultural stuff happening. Housing is an issue in both countries, but that IT salary will help.

If you get citizenship in either country, they have reciprocal rights, so moving between them is easy. As others have said, it's a long, long way back to the UK - almost 4 hours from NZ to Australia, and then another 4 hours across Australia before you even leave the country!

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