A lot changed over the weekend. Not only did the fuel excise tax cut come to an end on July 1, but a raft of other changes took effect, some of which you might feel in your wallet.

  • deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz
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    1 year ago

    You’ve also got the next 39 years to watch NZ super collapse into dust before you get a chance to have it.

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      1 year ago

      Pains me to say it but I can’t imagine I’ll be in NZ in 10 years. I love this country but the grass is looking a lot greener elsewhere.

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        1 year ago

        Every country has their failings. But if you are in a position to be able to head overseas, I encourage you to do so!

        You might go forever or it might turn out the grass wasn’t as green, but it will be a life shaping experience either way.

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          1 year ago

          I’m a kiwi but hold a dual citizenship so have spent a fair amount of time overseas. End up coming back cause I miss NZ too much but as I’m getting older and need to pick somewhere to base myself for a while it feels hard to justify NZ, from a career perspective. That said, it’s also hard to imagine leaving again.

          100% agree though, I find a lot of my peers who endlessly talk about how much they hate NZ haven’t really lived outside of the country. Not that that’s a reason not to criticize NZ but at the very least living somewhere else for a while gives good perspective.