Soft Landing
Episodes
Migration & Money: How Immigrants Can Buy a Home in NZ Ep.32
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many immigrants believe buying a home in New Zealand is impossible… but that's not actually true. In this episode of the Migration & Money serie...
Migration & Money: KiwiSaver Explained for Immigrants Ep. 31
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most immigrants arriving in New Zealand hear about KiwiSaver… but very few actually understand how it works. In this episode of the Migration & ...
Investing After Immigrating to New Zealand – When, How & What You Should Know Ep.30
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've immigrated. You're rebuilding. But when do you actually start investing? In this episode of the Migration & Money Series, Brett speaks with...
The Journey Continues: But all you want is a break Ep.29
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Journey Continues – Life After Moving to New Zealand Almost a year after moving to New Zealand, I thought we were finally finding our feet. Inst...
The Journey Continues: When Everything Piled Up After We Migrated | Ep. 28
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Almost a year after moving to New Zealand, we thought we were finally finding our feet. Instead, reality hit — hard. In this episode, I continue our...
Migration & Money: Why Every Migrant Needs a Will in NZ Ep. 27
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moving to New Zealand often feels like a fresh start, but few migrants realise how complicated things can become if tragedy strikes. In this episode o...
Migration & Money: The Insurance Every New Migrant Needs Ep.26
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moving to New Zealand is exciting, but it also comes with financial realities many migrants only discover once they're already here. In this episode...
Migration & Money: Real First-Year Costs Explained (Using Brett as the Guinea Pig) Ep25
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most migrants underestimate how financially hard the first year in New Zealand can be. In this episode, we break down a REAL first-year budget using B...
Migrant's Guide to Buying a Home & Planning Retirement in NZ - Ep24
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build a secure financial future as a migrant in New Zealand? In this Soft Landing NZ episode, Brett Corlett sits down wit...
Can I Ever Own a Home in NZ? Story of Dreams, Family & Belonging Ep.23
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of Soft Landing NZ, I open up about our journey from South Africa to New Zealand, what we built back home, what we left b...
Soft Landing - Ep.22 - South African in New Zealand: Immigrants Story of Resilience, Faith and Survival
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Description In this powerful episode of the Soft Landing podcast, I sit down with Francisko "Cisko" Du Plessis to hear his incredible immi...
Soft Landing Ep 21 - 5 Powerful Steps to Overcome Immigration Struggles and Make New Zealand Home
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Description Making New Zealand home takes more than paperwork — it takes resilience, mindset, and purpose. In this episode, I open up abou...
Soft Landing - Episode 20 - Where to Shop in New Zealand: Groceries, Furniture, Internet and More for New Immigrants
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📖 Podcast Description: When you first arrive in New Zealand, one of the biggest challenges is knowing where to buy what. Back home, you knew which...
Soft Landing - Episode 19 - What is the best children's hospital in New Zealand? Starship Hospital Auckland Explained for Parents & Immigrants
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When your child needs hospital care, nothing else matters. In this episode, I share our family's personal experience at Starship Hospital in Auckland...
Soft Landing - Episode 18 - Immigration Grief - When starting over is harder than you thought
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📄 Description: "If you're starting a new life in New Zealand, you might face an unexpected challenge, immigration grief and in this video I sh...
Soft Landing - Episode 17 - What Happens When You're Sick, Injured, Made Redundant, or Grow Old in New Zealand
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 17: What Happens When You're Sick, Injured, Made Redundant, or Grow Old in New Zealand From ACC to KiwiSaver — The Financial Saf...
Soft Landing - Episode 16 - How to secure a job interview and get shortlisted in New Zealand - Interview with Andre Cronje
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📝 Description: In this powerful episode of Soft Landing, I interview Andre Cronje, a South African immigrant who arrived in New Zealand with just $...
Soft Landing - Episode 15 - Why It's So Hard to Get a Job in New Zealand Right Now - But there is Hope
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this honest episode of Soft Landing, I break down the current state of the New Zealand job market and why so many people, especially migrants, are ...
Soft Landing - Episode 14 - Why Am I Here? How I Found My Purpose After Moving to New Zealand
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️Why Am I Here? How I Found My Purpose After Moving to New Zealand In this episode, I share how I hit a turning point after our first year in Ne...
Soft Landing - Episode 13 - The DUI That Almost Cost Him New Zealand
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Episode 13: The DUI That Almost Cost Him New Zealand Description: What happens when one bad decision behind the wheel puts your entire futu...
Soft Landing - Episode 12 - Scam Alert - How I learned the hard way in New Zealand
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧Episode Description: When NZ Post Texted Me: My Scam Story & 10 Ways to Stay Safe In this candid episode of Soft Landing NZ, I open up about the f...
Soft Landing - Episode 11 - How to enroll your kids in school and navigating New Zealand school system
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, I sit down with my wife to talk through one of the most important parts of relocating as a family—getting your kids enrolle...
Soft Landing - Episode 10 - I love New Zealand, but It is still really hard sometimes
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share the emotional side of immigrating to New Zealand, the part we don't always talk about. Yes, I love this beautiful country and...
Soft Landing - Episode 9 - Navigating the New Zealand Healthcare System
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and personal episode of Soft Landing NZ, I open up about our family's real-life experience with New Zealand's healthcare system — f...
Soft Landing - Episode 8 - How to get that first interview in New Zealand
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to get a response after applying for jobs in New Zealand? You're not alone!!! In this episode of Soft Landing, I share practical, proven t...
Soft Landing - Episode 7 - How to Secure a Rental in New Zealand
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moving to New Zealand and need a place to live? In this episode, I break down exactly how we secured a rental — from prepping overseas to impressing...
Soft Landing - Episode 6 - Our journey in New Zealand continues
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I continue sharing our immigration journey to New Zealand, picking up six weeks after we arrived. I reflect on what our first year lo...
Soft Landing - Episode 5 - Have you got enough money to live in New Zealand
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Have you got enough money to live in New Zealand?" In this episode, I dive into what it really costs to live in New Zealand, especially if you're mov...
Soft Landing - Episode 4 - We are on the Move Again
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Why We Moved – Again" In this episode, we share the story behind our decision to terminate our lease early and move—again. We talk through the ch...
Soft Landing - Episode 3 - You are going to need GRIT
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Immigration is hard—there's no sugarcoating it. Our first week in Auckland New Zealand was filled with excitement, uncertainty, and a fair share of ...
Soft Landing - Episode 2 - Have you got a Project Plan?
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Review of Our Last Days in County, Packing Up, Selling Everything, and Landing in Auckland, New Zealand. The process leading up to it was filled with ...
Soft Landing - Episode 1 - Intro
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Welcome to this podcast, designed for anyone thinking about, preparing for, or who has just immigrated to New Zealand. Subscribe now so you never mis...
Soft Landing Trailer
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Welcome to this podcast, designed for anyone thinking about, preparing for, or who has just immigrated to New Zealand. Drawing from my personal exper...