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According to The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 Global Liveability Index, living in Auckland, New Zealand is now the number one chosen place to live in the world. And why not? The sun, the sails, the diversity. But wait. Before we all hunt for our passports and leave granny, Kansas and the wind behind, let's look at a few cold facts... Living in Auckland New Zealand. How? Why? If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand you have probably considered living in Auckland. Auckland has job offers, world-ranked Universities; Fabulous beaches. But are you viewing New Zealand's largest city through rose-tinted glasses? What about the five-hour traffic jams in Auckland? And the much-discussed horrendous house prices? In a recent podcast that Brian and I made we discussed, where is best to live, North Island or South Island? We discovered that medium house prices in Auckland sails in at a whopping $1.2 million NZD, compared to a cool $566,000 in Christchurch. So what gives? Talking to Ryan About Living in Auckland, New Zealand This week, we were lucky enough to talk to Ryan. Ryan moved to New Zealand from the USA with his school teacher wife and his two children in 2017. He and his family have been living in Auckland for the past four years. They love it. They wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Here's why. Ryan. Why Would You Live In Auckland New Zealand? Ryan and I talked intensively about why he loves living in Auckland. I asked him the following questions: Why did you choose to move to New Zealand? How did you get a visa to come to New Zealand? What about the cost to live in New Zealand? Was living in Auckland a huge bash on the wallet? Give me five reasons why you love living in Auckland New Zealand? The interview is fabulous. We have been living in New Zealand for the past twelve years, and I STILL learned an enormous amount from Ryan! Ryan also promised to come back and do a part two podcast where he shares the things that shocked him about mortgages, jobs, houses and life in New Zealand. Look out for that one! Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up below and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series! Related New Zealand podcasts that you will love: REALLY? 7 Weird New Zealand Things About New Zealand Building a house in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare? Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify