3. Why?Why?
• My Dad emigrated to New Zealand with
his ex-girlfriend. After they broke up, he
decided to stay in New Zealand because
he liked living here. He met my Mum,
married her and had three children.
5. How?How?
My Dad came hereMy Dad came here
on a airplane whichon a airplane which
departed fromdeparted from
Yorkshire airport.Yorkshire airport.
6. What has been gained?
My Dad meeting my
Mum and if he didn’t
come to NZ I
wouldn’t be here
right now talking to
you.
Change of life style.
He also took up the
hobby of fishing and
now has a boat plus
a family.
7. What was Challenging?What was Challenging?
Leaving all his friends and familyLeaving all his friends and family
Not having a jobNot having a job
Fear on the unknownFear on the unknown
Being away from homeBeing away from home
8. What Were the Risks?
• Leaving a good job in England and
then trying to get a good job here
• Never seeing friends and family again
9. Overall how do they feel?Overall how do they feel?
Still missing friends and family butStill missing friends and family but
liking living in New Zealandliking living in New Zealand