This is definitely a treasure land far away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and it is also a blessed land for lazy people!
In the distant South Pacific, there is an isolated country. It's New Zealand, a mysterious country.
As soon as I graduated from my master's degree, my classmates and I traveled to New Zealand while working. After enjoying the beauty and culture of New Zealand, although I don't want to come back, I have to choose to go back to work and live for family reasons.
But that classmate hasn't come back for five years now. I chatted with her a few days ago, only to know that people have decided not to return to China to settle down.
To tell the truth, if it weren't for family factors, I would still be happy to continue to be "decadent" in New Zealand, because life there is too comfortable!
True isolation
Even the distance from Australia, the nearest country, is more than 1500 km, which is absolutely quiet. Although the area of New Zealand is very small, only 270,000 square kilometers, which is no different from ordinary islands on the surface, there is actually a lot to say in it.
New Zealand has a short history. It was only after the popularization of great navigation technology that people gradually settled here. A few years ago, there were only quiet mountains and seas here.
Different from other countries, New Zealand's development focuses on animal husbandry, which is a country with far more sheep than people. Looking down from the plane is endless green, and large tracts of farms come one after another, which is a veritable green mountain.
Mountains and rivers, then lakes, are connected with grasslands, just like the scenes in comics, which are incredibly beautiful. What is life like here? Comfort is the biggest feature.
Life in New Zealand
The average income of New Zealanders is very high, which is five times that of the domestic people, while the consumption is only twice that of the domestic people. Life pressure is small and the pace is slow. Compared with the domestic 996 wealth, it is much better for New Zealand to work overtime on weekends.
I don't go to work until nine o'clock every morning. Working 8 hours is a common requirement. I get off work at 5 o'clock on time, with afternoon tea in between. Working hours shall not exceed 6 hours at most.
Every company rarely asks for overtime on weekends, and even if it works overtime, it will have a high salary return. Even if you are willing to work overtime, many bosses are unwilling. The boss knows how to enjoy life, so he doesn't want to pay his employees high wages and sacrifice his weekend time.
In China, the salary of technical jobs is not very high, but it is a hot potato here. As long as you come, you don't have to worry about unemployment, and it's a high salary. Plumbers, for example, can be found everywhere in China, but the monthly salary here is 30,000 RMB, which is unimaginable in China.
Everyone's salary is more transparent, colleagues are more harmonious, and there is little intrigue. Many elderly people, like children who have just entered the society, do some simple manual labor, which can fully meet the needs of life and there is little social discrimination.
What makes people jealous is that young people here rarely bear the pressure of mortgage and have a good attitude. However, it should be noted that appointments are required everywhere in New Zealand.
There is no doubt that it is necessary to make an appointment in advance to go to the hospital, but even if it is a haircut or even a meal, it is necessary to make an appointment in advance, otherwise it is likely to crash into the building.
In short, in this slow-paced country, you can live an easy life, without waves of domestic pressure, just enjoy life.
However, for impatient people, it is absolutely torture, and it will be inconvenient to do anything. Entertainment for New Zealanders. Unlike China, New Zealanders usually don't like shopping in buy buy, and their usual entertainment activities are mainly outdoor, which is simply a paradise for outdoor lovers.
Mountain climbing and skiing are their favorites. Surfing, diving, skydiving and barbecue are also common things at the seaside. All kinds of extreme sports can be seen here.
Although there are many colorful buildings missing, there are many innocence and throbbing, which must not be missed.
Traffic in New Zealand
When it comes to New Zealand, this terrible urban traffic has to be mentioned, and it can even be called a bright spot.
Compared with China, New Zealand's traffic is really underdeveloped. Except for a big city like Auckland, there are few buses in many small places, even only once or twice a day, and the cost is not low.
In the local language, if you don't have a car in New Zealand, it's like having no legs. Besides, New Zealand is sparsely populated, so going to road trip is the best choice, but taking public transport is expensive and inconvenient.
So the used car market in New Zealand is very hot. Buying a car is only 1 to 20 thousand, and it is a well-maintained car. In those years, I changed my car almost once a year, and I basically didn't have to add money every time.
Besides, I often go to go on road trip with my local friends, never stay in a hotel, and always rest in the car. In every parking lot or scenic spot, there are many people who live in cars like me, so don't worry about safety.
In addition, there is a tacit custom in New Zealand, hitchhiking. Here you can wave to the passing cars with peace of mind and will not be rejected.
The climate of New Zealand
New Zealand is located in the southern hemisphere, and its Xia Dong and China are just upside down. However, there is a great temperature difference between day and night here. In summer, it can reach more than 30 degrees during the day, and it has to be covered at night. If you are not careful, you will catch a cold easily.
It's not cold in winter here, and it won't be below zero in most places, which is very suitable for holiday and winter. Of course, New Zealand is not without its shortcomings. The biggest problem is traffic. If you want to take a bus, there will be a lot of waiting time.
So almost every family in New Zealand has a car, and there is more than one. When you travel, you will choose to drive by yourself.
Secondly, the shops here close early. Many supermarkets close at five o'clock in the afternoon, and only bars and restaurants are open at night. If you want to buy something, you must plan ahead. In terms of law and order, New Zealand has not done enough.
In Auckland and other places, thieves are rampant, and the police are not effective in handling cases, which makes people feel deeply grieved and other government officials generally slow down, but the people of New Zealand are still very friendly.
The food here is also very convenient, most of the ingredients can be bought, even if you want to eat hairy crabs in the lake, it is no problem, at most, the price is a little more expensive.
But maybe it's because of imports. New Zealand's electrical appliances are really expensive, and books are also expensive!
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In a word, New Zealand really has an illusion of being aloof from the rest of the world, with beautiful scenery everywhere and doubtful leisure time. Staying here for a long time will really make people feel better.
If you want to travel to New Zealand, it is really worth a visit, even suitable for long-term life. It's a treasure on earth. If you don't want to work hard, come to New Zealand, live a life where you can eat as easily as blowing off dust and enjoy an infinitely beautiful life.
Of course, if you are worried about the cost, there are many solutions. As far as accommodation is concerned, BBH is the best choice. Don't eat in roadside restaurants at ordinary times. Buy some ingredients, the hotel will DIY, which can save a lot of money and eat well.
Of course, if you are hard-core, you can also choose camping, which is definitely another experience. Secondly, many scenic spots in New Zealand are open and free, so go quickly!