Helen Avaient
20 Reasons to live a year in New Zealand
I am considering my next destination to spend a year. Each time I have visited New Zealand, I have been awed by its beauty and people. Here are 20 reasons why I would live a year in New Zealand.

1. The pace of life is slow and relaxed
2. The locals are friendly
3. Stunning natural scenery
4. Booming culinary and cultural scene
5. Rugby
6. Freshest air in the world
7. Gorgeous landscapes
8. Fishing
9. Locally grown produce
10. Safe
11. History
12. Lots of small town festivals
13. SNOW
14. The Lord of the Rings was filmed here
15. You can visit Hobbiton
16. Glow worm cave tours
17. Fantastic culture and country pride
18. Rotorua thermal hot springs and geysers
19. Fish and Chips
20. No snakes, crocodiles or poisonous spiders
Can you add any more? I would love to read your comments
Happy Travels!