Christine’s Compass: A Psychologist’s Path Across Borders and into Aotearoa New Zealand

In this conversation, Christine shares her journey of movingfrom Arizona to New Zealand with her family. She discusses the immigration process, settling into a new culture, and the differences in healthcare mental health systems. Christine reflects on her experiences in Hawke's Bay andChristchurch. She also offers insights into navigating the local systems and shares her thoughts on the benefits of living in New Zealand.

Sound Bites

"We decided to jump in and give it a go."

"We wanted more options and things to do."

"We cook a lot more here, which is good."

Keywords

New Zealand, immigration, cultural integration, family life, healthcare, education, parenting, expatriate experiences, Christchurch, Hawke's Bay