Soft Landing
This Podcast is designed for anyone thinking about, preparing for, or who has just immigrated to New Zealand. Drawing from Brett's personal experience, this series will guide you through the process of preparing for your move, helping you navigate the challenges of immigration, and settle into your new home with ease.
Episodes
📝 Description:
In this powerful episode of Soft Landing, I interview Andre Cronje, a South African immigrant who arrived in New Zealand with just $3,000, two suitcases, and no job and went on to become a general manager at a leading defense company within four years.
Andre shares his step-by-step journey: from door-to-door sales to senior leadership, using smart CV strategies, skill stacking, and understanding the hidden ...
In this honest episode of Soft Landing, I break down the current state of the New Zealand job market and why so many people, especially migrants, are finding it incredibly hard to land interviews and secure work.
We talk about:
🎙️Why Am I Here? How I Found My Purpose After Moving to New Zealand
In this episode, I share how I hit a turning point after our first year in New Zealand, when survival mode started to fade and bigger questions began to surface:
👉 Why am I here?...
🎙️ Episode 13: The DUI That Almost Cost Him New Zealand
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What happens when one bad decision behind the wheel puts your entire future in New Zealand at risk? In this deeply personal episode of Soft Landing, I sit down with a close friend who shares his raw and honest story of getting caught driving under the influence (DUI) in New Zealand.
He opens up about the moment he was pulled over, the stress of going through th...
🎧Episode Description:
When NZ Post Texted Me: My Scam Story & 10 Ways to Stay Safe
In this candid episode of Soft Landing NZ, I open up about the first scam that caught me off guard soon after arriving in New Zealand. From a convincing “NZ Post” text demanding I pay a small delivery fee, to the moment I realized I’d been scammed out of $1000, you’ll hear the full story of how I fell victim, what went wrong, and h...
In this special episode, I sit down with my wife to talk through one of the most important parts of relocating as a family—getting your kids enrolled in school in New Zealand.
We share our real experience, what caught us off guard, and what we wish we had known before arriving/enrolling the kids. From understanding school...
In this episode, I share the emotional side of immigrating to New Zealand, the part we don’t always talk about. Yes, I love this beautiful country and all it offers. But starting over in a new country, far from family, familiar places, and support systems, can be incredibly hard.
From unexpected loneliness to the quiet pressure of "making it work," this episode i...
In this powerful and personal episode of Soft Landing NZ, I open up about our family’s real-life experience with New Zealand’s healthcare system — from registering with a GP, to managing everyday care for our kids, to navigating a post cancer diagnosis and treatment/survailance screening.
I share what it’s really like to use bo...
Struggling to get a response after applying for jobs in New Zealand? You’re not alone!!!
In this episode of Soft Landing, I share practical, proven tips to help you with securing your first job interview in New Zealand.
Learn how to format your CV the N...
Moving to New Zealand and need a place to live?
In this episode, I break down exactly how we secured a rental — from prepping overseas to impressing agents and landlords once we arrived. 🏡
✨ Whether you're planning your move or already on the ground, these tips will help you stand out in a competitive market.
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In this episode, I continue sharing our immigration journey to New Zealand, picking up six weeks after we arrived. I reflect on what our first year looked like—what we focused on to settle in, how we helped the family adjust, and the steps we took to truly make New Zealand feel like home. I also open up about the reasons behind our move and what I’m most grateful for along the way.
"Have you got enough money to live in New Zealand?"
In this episode, I dive into what it really costs to live in New Zealand, especially if you're moving with a family of four like we did. I break down all the essential living expenses we faced when we first arrived—including some hidden costs that caught us off guard.
"Why We Moved – Again"
In this episode, we share the story behind our decision to terminate our lease early and move—again. We talk through the challenges of relocating, what led us to make the tough call, and the lessons we learned along the way. This journey, though unexpected, ultimately helped us find our true first rental home—a place where we could finally begin settling in and creating a s...
Immigration is hard—there’s no sugarcoating it. Our first week in Auckland New Zealand was filled with excitement, uncertainty, and a fair share of stress. But with a bit of preparation, a flexible mindset, and the determination to keep pushing forward, we made it through.
The Challenges We Faced:
"Welcome to this podcast, designed for anyone thinking about, preparing for, or who has just immigrated to New Zealand. Drawing from my personal experience, this series will guide you through the process of preparing for your move, helping you navigate the challenges of immigration, and settle into your new home with ease."
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