Lifestyle. NZ v OZ.

[TLMAN]

Or these...

Thanks all for the info ^^

Those things woould definately get Theyre as big as my cat!!

[Dilligaf]

Well I grew up in Brisbane and then spent nearly four years living in the Whitsundays before heading overseas. Then on to NZ.
I married a kiwi and his family business needed him to come back. This is the only reason that we are living here.
The people here in NZ are mostly great (apart from the massive chup on the shoulder some carry around regarding anything Australian ) and the no snakes thing is a bonus but really I would much prefer to live back in Oz.
Mostly because we love water sports and it is simply too bloody cold to do much in the water here.
Whilst we are on a good income here, we would be better off in Oz.
Oh and free schooling means that in Oz. And whoever said about no ACC, well you can go to Dr for free (some you pay a % for, some are free) though you do pay for pharmacy.
Lastly, I have to say the thing I like least about living here is the underlying menace apparent out and about. Petty crime is higher here and you always have the feeling that if you look the wrong way at some people, you'll get the bash.

[trump-lady]

Wow this is def a sign for me. The house I rent is going into mortgagee sale and Im thinking why am I here. After 10 years overseas Im getting itchy feet. This post is a sign as I too have been thinking of moving for money and weather reasons. Thats it Im moving after summer this year......

[SPman]

And it's comparatively one of the cheapest cities - is it not still?

It's competing with Sydney for most expensive

[devnull]

http://www.demographia.com/ has comparative housing info by city

[SwanTiger]

I've been giving the idea of moving to Queensland some serious consideration as well, perhaps I'm being naive, however it seems Australia as a society has a better attitude.

At the end of the day I guess it boils down to what you make of it.

I have given New Zealand 110% to get ahead and comparative to my age I am doing well, however I look at Australia and realise I could have more.

Someone of notoriety once told me "Son, you have two choices in life, a lifestyle made from success or a successful lifestyle".

It makes sense to me.

One can acheive a successful lifestyle here in New Zealand, however this country will never provide the real opportunities for success.

When you think about it, every New Zealander who has become hugely successful has made their acheivements offshore.

[Big Dave]

It's competing with Sydney for most expensive

When I lived there - '84 - it was about half price.
Still didn't seem good value

'Oh you're from the 'Eastern States' are you...snifff.'
You (Kiwis) got a much better go over there than someone from Sydney job-wise and stuff - back then anyway.
The difference in attitude to my Tasmanian girl was noticeable. 'She understood the isolation.'

[fredie]

what about the kangaroos that bite you

[SPman]

what about the kangaroos that bite you

Been there, done that, got the scars.......

[fredie]

what about the local girls

[tri boy]

Sometimes I desire the warm waters, and outdoor social scene of Aus. (spent 12yrs there).
I'm not convinced that in the grand scheme of things, that Aus is the better place.
But people should try it.
I've settled back here, and doubt that I will return to live.
Miss my larikin mates heaps though.

[Usarka]

Just been over, and my number one observation:

The place is full of good looking & wealthy people who are breeding. They seem to have a system that doesn't just encourage red-necks and dole-bludgers to have families.

[Finn]

Oh dear, it just keeps getting worse. Never mind, we've got the 2011 World Cup to look forward to. She'll be right aye.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/...ectid=10477423

Unfortunately because of commitments, I can't leave at the moment. I had an opportunity to leave several years ago and in hindsight, I should have grabbed it. However, no regrets. My plan is that I'll sit out a further 2 years of my sentence and I'll be outta this nutty place.

Of all the countries in the world, why, why, why did my parents immigrate here? What were they thinking?

[janno]

Just been over, and my number one observation:

The place is full of good looking & wealthy people who are breeding. They seem to have a system that doesn't just encourage red-necks and dole-bludgers to have families.

Yeah, quite noticeable innit? I don't know if it is just a perception or if the place really is doing much better than NZ. Or if it's because they have much more deliniated "poor areas" than here, esp the smaller towns . . . so you don't see the same socio economic mix.

[k14]

They seem to have a system that doesn't just encourage red-necks and dole-bludgers to have families.

Yes, its called a right wing government. Sadly though it looks like there will be a swing to the left in the next few weeks. Hopefully just for one term though.