- the nature! Can ski, surf, bushwalk, camp, swim, fish, all with ease.
- the people, people are definitely more friendly and family/life orientated
- house prices, a nice house is affordable (ie for under $500k nzd)
- can do friendly attitude
- bugs, snakes, creatures, plants, ants, etc don't try to kill you
- fishing and diving is great!!
My reasons for Sydney:
- great weather! Its warm! Warm!!! Such a nice climate!
- big city, culture, things happening all the time.
- lots of jobs around, even in 3D.
- my family is here
- better dollar and pay
And the BBC's view :)
Why New Zealand is a lifestyle superpower
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/8683377.stm