Downsides of Living in New Zealand as a Migrant
Since moving to New Zealand in 2023, I’ve honestly had mostly positive things to say about life here — so much so that John and I are already planning to stay for good. New Zealand has treated us kindly, and overall, our experience has been peaceful, fulfilling, and rewarding. Our quality of life genuinely improved after moving, and looking back at the many blog posts I’ve written about New Zealand over the past few years, I realized I’ve rarely talked about the more difficult side of living here. But with all the recent discussions and announcements surrounding immigrants this week, I thought it might also be important to talk about the less glamorous realities of life in New Zealand. Because while this country offers many opportunities and a beautiful lifestyle, living here is not perfect — and like anywhere else, it comes with its own challenges too. đŸ‘‰Housing Affordability One of the hardest realities about living in New Zealand is housing. For a country with a relatively small pop...
