Why do people from the US or UK want to move to NZ?

[Ade70]

i think this thread might give you a much better idea:
http://www.enz.org/forum/showthread....682#post405682

but some quick off the top of the head thoughts:

1. natural unspoilt countryside
2. not over crowded
3. friendly people
4. interest and commitment to outdoors
5. brilliant natural beaches
6. birds
7. blue skies
8. bright light and good sunshine hours
9. fresh air
10. good food
11. not pre-occupied with materialism, TV, image, fashion etc
12. not heavily wrapped up with 'western alliance' constructing a war on terror
13. has natural resources to be self sufficient
14. politically it feels much healthier than US & UK
15. it's still run with the citizens in mind - UK feels like citizens are just pawns for multi nationals

Blimey, that is my wishlist for a new life. I'm struggling to put my hand up for England and say… 'Well, there's the football.' That's about it. Even the pub culture isn't the same these days.

Sitting here in London, after one of the worst summers in memory, I saw a BBC programme last night on this amazing Kiwi who swims with killer whales for research. Just looking at the scenery - around Tutukaka, I think – I could feel my arteries unclog, my heart relax and a smile spread over my face.

And that's just NZ on the TV.

[dede]

Because my sister lives there and we have so few rellies left. Because the night sky takes my breath away. Because I would be living in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Because there are volcanoes (OH). Because with new internet I can still be connected to the world but live also in happy isolation. Because I quite like the people. Because NZ people are always such a downer on the country and never quite see how wonderful the rest of the world thinks it is (feels right at home being Scottish).