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 I am American. However - I do not necessarily enjoy America. I am not proud of what we do nowadays and I find no real niche to claim in society besides playing music that I believe people might listen to.
This is for all you New Zealanders: If I were to relocate to New Zealand, would there be a place for me to live without giving away my wealth and services to someone else? In New Zealand, are there any rather unregulated areas that I could simply build a house on, raise my sheep, cattle, whatever, and just live? I would be growing my own fruits and vegetables year-round in and out of greenhouses, and would basically be a self-sufficient farmer. My only means of income would be be selling homemade hard cider, ale, and my fresh vegetables, and of course traveling every once in a while to the city to play a few gigs.
Is this reasonable? Is this POSSIBLE to do in New Zealand? I ask only because it does seem so. Somewhere across those vast hills must be a community or area that would allow me to do those things and live independently. New Zealanders, or humans alike: please fill me in on this very curious thought of mine.
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| 1. goodtimegirl (36) | 10 months ago |  Hello Bonjonner! I am not living in new zealand but your discussion caught my interest because like you I also "do not necessarily enjoy" living in my home country. Since I got cousins who settled in nz four years ago and are now fully contented living there, i am inspired to relocate as well. they advised me to check this website for me to get lots of info regarding travelling, migrating and living in nz and i wish to share it with you and hopefully would be of help in your desire to migrate to nz: www.immigration.govt.nz/ GOOD LUCK!!!
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2.  zigzagbuddha (1136) | 10 months ago |  How funny! I just responded to another of your discussions, and was commenting on how I would prefer to leave this country!
I subscribe to an e-zine called EscapeArtist, for would-be ex-patriots, and they regularly have listings of some of the best places to live and what you can expect there, etc. I've actually heard a lot of good things about New Zealand, and seriously considered moving there myself. I lost a lot of interest in New Zealand though after finding out that it's practically 'earthquake central', and I had unpleasant experiences with earthquakes when I lived in LA.
Personally, I want to make homemade Birch Beer (I heard it has a "kick like a mule", and raise goats and make goat cheese to sell. And I've made some pretty tasty hard cider myself! I think the secret to great cider is in the apples you use. What do you think?
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3.  emma44 (965) | 10 months ago |  you have forgotten that lots and lots of people in fact millions of people worldwide are seeking visas to enter into the united states of america and are not being lucky i ould be so glad today if i have a chance to travel down to the united states
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| Bonjonner (17) | 10 months ago | why, so you can get a job? What about quality of life? | |
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| 4. 042101042 (25) | 10 months ago | I uesd to think I can fulfil my rural dream in New Zealand. But it seems impossible now. Since I met a man and he has his career in big cities.But I didn'tgive up my dream, sometimes human had to make compromise with the reality. I admire you for looking for your own way to live, avoid to make yourself the slave of modern life style. I can only stand on the crowded pavement and travel in my dream world. | |
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| Bonjonner (17) | 10 months ago | that's your own personal choice. and you will suffer because you do not enjoy it. | |
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| 5. ptotheb (183) | 10 months ago |  Hey,
I really dont know why you are trying to move away from america. I was living in america too but I'm now in new zealand. although new zealand is being greatr, I have to say it is kind of boring. Besides the cost of living is very high unless you have a permanent residency.
Well other than that new zealand is one hellova good country.
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| 6. Carol17 (7) | 10 months ago | I think it is possible in New Zealand. The ship in New Zealand is ten times than New Zealanders, so there must be a lot of farms in New Zealand. And air in New Zealand is very fresh, it is really a nice place to live. | |
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| 7. electryk_weasel (1) | 13 hours ago | I saw this discussion, and i had 2 sign up immediately to reply.. my name is peter. i am 22 and i am born and raised in New Zealand. A human being with goals and desires such as yours would thrive in this fair country! It is truely possible to live the eco-friendly life you seek. Look at this website and click the link 'more' http://www.sces.org.nz/
this group of people are situated 30 mins from a reasonably large city by our standards (possibly not by yours lol) where you would find many places to peform live gigs. Also offered in this self sufficient community are courses in permaculture and a specific eco academy project. no pre-training required, just the desire to make this world a better place!
please email me at electryk_weasel@hotmail.com
i am eager to hear from you | |
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