0:00:02 > 0:00:07Hello and welcome to Wanted Down Under, the show that catapults a British family right across
0:00:07 > 0:00:09to the other side of the world
0:00:09 > 0:00:12to help them make the biggest decision of their life.
0:00:13 > 0:00:16Gareth and Carol Lloyd have been thinking hard
0:00:16 > 0:00:20about moving their family to New Zealand, although they've never been.
0:00:20 > 0:00:24Things got tough when dad Gareth was made redundant.
0:00:24 > 0:00:28The first couple of days, it was frightening. What are we going to do? How are we to survive?
0:00:28 > 0:00:32Losing my job was a big factor in the idea of moving to New Zealand.
0:00:32 > 0:00:37But they have close family who'd be devastated if they decide to emigrate.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41Sort of taking grandchildren away and the chances are they might not see again
0:00:41 > 0:00:44makes it more difficult, doesn't it?
0:00:44 > 0:00:47And they face an even bigger problem.
0:00:47 > 0:00:4912-year-old daughter Abi doesn't want to go.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51If they made me go, I'd make life hell.
0:00:51 > 0:00:55If both kids don't want to come here, I think Carol would change her mind.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58Will a week Down Under convince the whole family to make the move?
0:00:58 > 0:01:02- Whichever way we decide...- This is the biggest decision of our life.
0:01:25 > 0:01:31Life in overcrowded Britain can feel a bit frantic these days.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35Those that look towards New Zealand, with ten times fewer people than the UK,
0:01:35 > 0:01:38see a peaceful, laidback lifestyle.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41It's a realistic prospect for people with a skill that's in demand.
0:01:41 > 0:01:45But how on earth do you make the life-changing decision to emigrate?
0:01:47 > 0:01:49We've selected 20 British families
0:01:49 > 0:01:53desperate to try a new life on the other side of the world
0:01:53 > 0:01:56and after a one-week trial run, they'll have to vote.
0:01:56 > 0:02:00Do they stay in the UK, or do they move to New Zealand?
0:02:01 > 0:02:07The Lloyd family from Bedford are about to set off on their fact-finding trip to New Zealand.
0:02:07 > 0:02:12Tempted by the image of a slower pace of life, dad Gareth and mum Carol
0:02:12 > 0:02:17dream of what the future might hold for their family on the other side of the world.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20It was through watching your programme that we decided
0:02:20 > 0:02:24this country offers us nothing and if we could move maybe we should think about moving now.
0:02:24 > 0:02:29The way of life is not the same. They're a lot more relaxed about things.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31We hope we can have a better lifestyle out there.
0:02:31 > 0:02:36Maybe we should just start looking at the process and having to go out to New Zealand.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39The Lloyds have been through the mill,
0:02:39 > 0:02:43following dad Gareth's redundancy from his job as a systems analyst in IT.
0:02:43 > 0:02:48When I lost my job, it was a big deal. The first couple of days, it was very frightening.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51What are we going to do? How are we going to survive?
0:02:51 > 0:02:56But his long commute meant he never saw the kids during the week. It was a wake-up call.
0:02:56 > 0:03:02Gareth hopes the move Down Under would let them spend more time together as a family.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05You know, it was difficult on the family,
0:03:05 > 0:03:09but we had a better time through it because we had more time together.
0:03:09 > 0:03:13I realise how much of the time I've missed of the family life.
0:03:13 > 0:03:15His IT skills are on the shortage list
0:03:15 > 0:03:19in New Zealand, so finding a good job there shouldn't be difficult.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22But their 12-year-old daughter Abigail will need convincing.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26I've heard some good points about it.
0:03:26 > 0:03:28I just don't really see the need of going.
0:03:28 > 0:03:32I don't really want to go either, cos I'll miss people -
0:03:32 > 0:03:35my friends and family and football teams and all that lot.
0:03:35 > 0:03:39At the moment, I'm pretty clear that I don't want to go.
0:03:39 > 0:03:43Abi has said to us that we are going to ruin her life by taking her to New Zealand.
0:03:43 > 0:03:48I think Abigail is going to be the one that's going to be the most difficult to please.
0:03:48 > 0:03:53We're hoping she'll see that they probably play more sport there than they do here.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56For us, that's the big thing for her to go and see
0:03:56 > 0:04:00that she can make friends out there and play sport and continue her life.
0:04:00 > 0:04:04Abi's brother, seven-year-old Jamie, is undecided, but he's excited about
0:04:04 > 0:04:08the prospect of seeing one of his favourite animals in New Zealand.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11I like sharks because they're really fierce.
0:04:11 > 0:04:16If I swim with a shark, it'll just be one of the best things of my life.
0:04:16 > 0:04:20Well, I'm not sure about swimming with sharks, Jamie, but maybe you can meet some.
0:04:20 > 0:04:25Mum Carol thinks emigrating's a no-brainer. She fears for her children if they stay in the UK.
0:04:25 > 0:04:28It's really trying to sort of protect both of them
0:04:28 > 0:04:36from the drinking or drugs culture or knife culture that there is here, which really frightens me.
0:04:36 > 0:04:40There isn't the pressure for them to grow up and become little adults, really.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43They can spend and enjoy their time as children for much longer.
0:04:43 > 0:04:47And if they do convince the kids to move and say goodbye to loved ones,
0:04:47 > 0:04:51for Gareth's grandmother, it might be for the last time.
0:04:51 > 0:04:55My nan has just turned 90.
0:04:55 > 0:04:57Her health isn't particularly great.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59She's always been around.
0:04:59 > 0:05:01Ever since I was a child, she's always lived
0:05:01 > 0:05:05two or three minutes walk from us. So that would be person who I do miss.
0:05:05 > 0:05:10Their trial week should answer some of their concerns, but could very well stir up some new ones.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14We're about to go and I'm excited.
0:05:14 > 0:05:16It's a whole new adventure.
0:05:16 > 0:05:18I am a bit scared because it's all unknown.
0:05:18 > 0:05:23I'm hoping that we'll like it. It worries me the thought that we're going out there
0:05:23 > 0:05:26with high hopes and is it actually going to deliver?
0:05:26 > 0:05:28Is it going to give us what we're looking for?
0:05:31 > 0:05:35The Lloyds have a lot to think about, so to help, we offered them the ultimate challenge -
0:05:35 > 0:05:39a week in New Zealand before making a decision.
0:05:39 > 0:05:43We have three different lifestyles for the family to sample.
0:05:43 > 0:05:47One in the country, one in the city and one on the coast.
0:05:47 > 0:05:52Each with an offer of a job and a brand-new way of life for them to enjoy on their budget.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55First, let's take a look at the country lifestyle.
0:05:56 > 0:06:00In the country around Auckland, you can enjoy the simple life,
0:06:00 > 0:06:04surrounded by nature and vast outdoor space.
0:06:05 > 0:06:07On offer is a job at a market-leading
0:06:07 > 0:06:13financial services organisation, with a salary of around £35,000.
0:06:13 > 0:06:18Russell Jones has a system administrator job for Gareth.
0:06:19 > 0:06:25You would work with the latest software products in this purpose-built technology centre.
0:06:25 > 0:06:29You'd join a team of very talented people. We work hard but we play hard, too.
0:06:31 > 0:06:35A stone's throw away from here is rural Coatesville,
0:06:35 > 0:06:38so if only a very short daily commute appeals,
0:06:38 > 0:06:43the Lloyds could pick up a home like this for around £300,000.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46Gareth, I know you'd thrive in this environment.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49We look forward to seeing you Down Under.
0:06:49 > 0:06:53So that's the kind of lifestyle they can enjoy in the country.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56Let's see what's possible in the city on their budget.
0:06:56 > 0:07:02The dazzling Auckland cityscape is home to exciting nightlife with something for all tastes.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06From live shows to an unique meal in the Sky Tower's revolving restaurant.
0:07:06 > 0:07:13We found a company which provides software and technology solutions for the healthcare sector.
0:07:13 > 0:07:15Here's CEO Ian MacRae.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18We have over 300 staff and the software we develop here
0:07:18 > 0:07:20is used in hospitals around the world.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22We're in the city and we have a great lifestyle.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25We have the best cafes, the best schools. Your family will love it.
0:07:25 > 0:07:32If they have a taste for culture and atmosphere, a home in stylish Ponsonby could be on the cards.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36Houses here range from £310,000 to £360,000.
0:07:36 > 0:07:43And the al-fresco lifestyle means enjoying the Kiwi sun, hanging out at trendy bars and cafes.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46You'll enjoy our innovative company and fantastic lifestyle
0:07:46 > 0:07:49and we'd love to see you here when you're Down Under.
0:07:49 > 0:07:54It looks like their life could shape up pretty well in the city, but what about a new life on the coast?
0:07:54 > 0:07:57Auckland occupies a strip of land
0:07:57 > 0:07:59between two separate bodies of water,
0:07:59 > 0:08:03so a fantastic range of harbour living is yours for the choosing.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07Gareth could spend a day working for one of New Zealand's largest retail groups.
0:08:07 > 0:08:12Hi, Gareth. I'm Adam, infrastructure manager at the warehouse. Let me show you what we do here.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16We have around 100 team members in our information services team.
0:08:16 > 0:08:21It is our job to keep the systems available and operating for the entire company.
0:08:21 > 0:08:24We're a great team and we work well together, but we are Kiwi.
0:08:24 > 0:08:26We're relaxed and down to earth.
0:08:26 > 0:08:31This job is located on Auckland's north shore, in the attractive district of Northcote.
0:08:31 > 0:08:35With a property like this going for £320,000,
0:08:35 > 0:08:40coastal living isn't cheap, but the views you wake up to are priceless.
0:08:40 > 0:08:43You and your family are going to love the coastal lifestyle.
0:08:43 > 0:08:47You can swim, kayak and sail, all within minutes of the office.
0:08:47 > 0:08:51You've got the skills we're looking for. I hope to see you when you're Down Under.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57The three lifestyles available to the Lloyds were in the country,
0:08:57 > 0:08:59where the air is fresh.
0:08:59 > 0:09:04In Auckland, with the convenience of city living Kiwi style,
0:09:04 > 0:09:09or on the coast, five miles from Auckland, with water sports on their doorstep.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13So, three very different possibilities for our family to try.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16So, which one did we decide would suit them best?
0:09:16 > 0:09:20For their first ever trip to New Zealand, the Lloyd family
0:09:20 > 0:09:27are heading for the North Island and the city life on offer in Auckland, 12,000 miles away from Bedford.
0:09:27 > 0:09:31Their 22-hour flight leaves them jetlagged and tired.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34Mum Carol is apprehensive about the week ahead.
0:09:34 > 0:09:38I think it's quite hard in a week to make a life-changing decision,
0:09:38 > 0:09:41but I think having the opportunity to come out
0:09:41 > 0:09:47and actually experience life out here is beneficial for Abi, in particular,
0:09:47 > 0:09:50because I think when she actually sees what it's like out here,
0:09:50 > 0:09:55I think she could have a more positive outlook.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01A short drive from the airport, they arrive at their home for the week.
0:10:01 > 0:10:07A spacious four-bedroom detached house, in the Auckland suburb of Three Kings.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10Well, this is a bit smart, isn't it?
0:10:10 > 0:10:13It's costing £450 for the week.
0:10:13 > 0:10:16Owner Lisa shows them around.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19Welcome to New Zealand, Auckland. Come in.
0:10:19 > 0:10:23That's one of our king rooms.
0:10:23 > 0:10:26It's nice. Bit bigger than ours, isn't it?
0:10:26 > 0:10:29- Wow!- I love it.- You love it.
0:10:29 > 0:10:32You haven't even looked anywhere yet.
0:10:32 > 0:10:38If you come through, this is your dining room, where you're going to have your meals.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- How old is it?- It's about 100 years old.- 100 years.
0:10:41 > 0:10:43That's older than Grandma.
0:10:43 > 0:10:46Something that wouldn't get old is the view.
0:10:46 > 0:10:48It's very nice. You can see a long way.
0:10:48 > 0:10:53I noticed out the front you could see a long, long way, but this is nice.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57It has a very impressive kitchen and two great bathrooms,
0:10:57 > 0:11:00but this house is only temporary.
0:11:00 > 0:11:04Tomorrow, they'll be looking for the kind of home they might make more permanent.
0:11:10 > 0:11:15Back in the UK, the Lloyds' family home is in a village outside Bedford.
0:11:15 > 0:11:20It's a detached house with four bedrooms, worth about £300,000.
0:11:20 > 0:11:23After paying off their mortgage,
0:11:23 > 0:11:28they'd have around £180,000 to spend, or more if they took on a new smaller mortgage.
0:11:33 > 0:11:37We found them three homes to get a realistic idea of what they could afford
0:11:37 > 0:11:39if they make the big decision to emigrate.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42Property one is in the area of Albany,
0:11:42 > 0:11:46with stunning views and a stream at the bottom of the garden.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50- Good morning.- Hello. - Would you like to come on in?
0:11:50 > 0:11:58It has four bedrooms and is on the market for 590,000 New Zealand dollars, or £250,000.
0:11:58 > 0:12:02Now, this is a lovely family home for the area and traditionally,
0:12:02 > 0:12:04what you have here is a formal lounge,
0:12:04 > 0:12:08and then we have a second living area over here for the children.
0:12:08 > 0:12:11I'm not sure I like the idea of the children with a big telly.
0:12:11 > 0:12:16- Does the TV come with the house? - Everything's negotiable on price, isn't it?
0:12:16 > 0:12:17Show me your money.
0:12:17 > 0:12:20Now that's what I call widescreen.
0:12:20 > 0:12:25- Yeah.- You've got living in one wing of the house and then we go really into the bedroom wing,
0:12:25 > 0:12:29which is quite nice, so you can close the door off if you're entertaining
0:12:29 > 0:12:32- and not disturb the children. Come through.- Nice size room. Yeah.
0:12:32 > 0:12:35So we have another lovely bedroom here,
0:12:35 > 0:12:38which gets all the morning sun, which is nice and light and bright.
0:12:38 > 0:12:44I like the big windows and how it looks out at the fields and the stream.
0:12:44 > 0:12:50It seems Abi could be warming to her surroundings, but could the biggest room be the deal clincher?
0:12:50 > 0:12:52Look at the wardrobe.
0:12:52 > 0:12:54A big walk-in wardrobe.
0:12:54 > 0:12:55My bedroom, definitely.
0:12:55 > 0:13:02- Oh, that's nice. I don't know where you're putting your stuff, Gareth. - No, I know!
0:13:02 > 0:13:06Estate agent Val's keen to show them what's on offer outside.
0:13:06 > 0:13:07Fabulous deck area.
0:13:07 > 0:13:13And of course, the bonus of this property is you're looking out onto reserve land over here,
0:13:13 > 0:13:20all these beautiful willow trees which obviously, come spring and summer, will all be out in leaf.
0:13:20 > 0:13:23You've got the lovely stream running through here where,
0:13:23 > 0:13:26if you look carefully, you'll see there's little goldfish in it.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29They're lovely for the children or if you have a dog,
0:13:29 > 0:13:32you've got all this lovely area that you can walk them on.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36Gareth and Carol have gone a bit quiet. What do they think so far?
0:13:36 > 0:13:42I would say there's no garden for the kids to play in,
0:13:42 > 0:13:45so the size of the garden would be a downside for me.
0:13:45 > 0:13:50I think the other problem we've got is it's a bit too small and also for guests,
0:13:50 > 0:13:52there's no room for guests.
0:13:52 > 0:13:53The house itself, I liked.
0:13:53 > 0:13:58I like the living on one side and the bedrooms down the other side. I thought that was nice.
0:13:58 > 0:14:06The ideal property would be a large area and grassland to play with, a nice, large inside area.
0:14:06 > 0:14:11- But maybe an extra bedroom. - Well, we'll see what we can do.
0:14:11 > 0:14:15Are you two ready? Come on, we'll look at another one.
0:14:15 > 0:14:20Five minutes down the road is the area of Kumeu, where there's a good selection of schools close by.
0:14:20 > 0:14:24Property two with four bedrooms and two bathrooms
0:14:24 > 0:14:28is on the market for the equivalent of £225,000.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31Owner Leanne also has children and a dog.
0:14:31 > 0:14:34- Hello. I'm Leanne.- I'm Carol.- Hello.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37- Hello there.- In your kennel. Go on.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40This is Simone. Come on in.
0:14:40 > 0:14:43The living. The kitchen. Lounge.
0:14:43 > 0:14:44Dining. All open plan.
0:14:44 > 0:14:49I like the style of kitchen. It's kind of simple and clean and is open plan. Plenty of light.
0:14:49 > 0:14:54It's got bigger windows, so it makes it look bigger and brighter, lighter.
0:14:54 > 0:14:56- It's nice.- Nice house.
0:14:56 > 0:15:00And there's plenty to tempt sports-mad children.
0:15:00 > 0:15:05I've got the soccer fields, soccer, cricket, netball,
0:15:05 > 0:15:08all just here, basically across the road, for all these sports.
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- Good.- That's better, Abi.
0:15:12 > 0:15:16Leanne's husband has just got back from watching his son play rugby.
0:15:16 > 0:15:19Steven had sport in mind when he helped design the house.
0:15:19 > 0:15:24My father-in-law helped me and built it, put it here about 12 years ago
0:15:24 > 0:15:29and I deliberately left the big yard and the boys played cricket up there all summer and rugby.
0:15:29 > 0:15:32Well, not at the moment cos it's a bit damp.
0:15:32 > 0:15:35Let's see how Steven designed the upstairs.
0:15:35 > 0:15:40This would be great to set up as a second lounge, for the kids.
0:15:40 > 0:15:42If you want to get a pony, you can graze a pony on that.
0:15:42 > 0:15:45- That's what she wants.- Oh, really? - Yeah.
0:15:45 > 0:15:50The other great thing about a self-build is you get to have your bedroom just the way you want it.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53The master. The parents' retreat.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56Oh, I like this. This is nice.
0:15:56 > 0:15:59It's true that property two has a lot going for it,
0:15:59 > 0:16:04but what do the Lloyds think about the £225,000 price tag?
0:16:04 > 0:16:06Well, it's less than our house is worth.
0:16:06 > 0:16:10- It's less than we paid for our house two years ago.- Yeah.
0:16:10 > 0:16:11It's got more land than our house.
0:16:11 > 0:16:15Our house would probably fit in the garden twice.
0:16:17 > 0:16:21This is north-facing, so it gets lots and lots of sun.
0:16:21 > 0:16:23- I think this is a really nice place. - It's lovely.
0:16:23 > 0:16:25I love the size of the garden.
0:16:25 > 0:16:27It's a huge garden.
0:16:29 > 0:16:32- What do you think?- I like it.
0:16:32 > 0:16:34I like the location. I like the size of the house.
0:16:34 > 0:16:38- I like the garden. - I like it all, really.
0:16:38 > 0:16:41But there'd be arguments over who was going to have which room,
0:16:41 > 0:16:44so you'd have to have the downstairs bedrooms.
0:16:44 > 0:16:49On the road again and this time to the new and upmarket estate of Greenhithe.
0:16:50 > 0:16:54Five minutes from town, property three is a luxurious
0:16:54 > 0:16:58three-bedroomed house, with all mod cons and a good size garden.
0:16:58 > 0:17:00Hi, guys. Welcome.
0:17:00 > 0:17:07It's on the market for 775,000 New Zealand dollars, or £330,000.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09It's more than the Lloyds are looking to spend.
0:17:09 > 0:17:14But if Gareth's job interview goes well tomorrow, a bigger mortgage may not seem so scary.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17Agent Jackie Smith's here to show them around.
0:17:17 > 0:17:22- And you must be Dad.- Yeah. - Nice to meet you. Come on in. Welcome to Greenhithe.
0:17:22 > 0:17:26Very, very nice estate, this is. Nice houses. Nice location.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28It's a beautiful place.
0:17:28 > 0:17:32So this is a house in Greenhithe.
0:17:32 > 0:17:33Built in 2005.
0:17:33 > 0:17:39And we're on about 600 square metres of site with about a 200-square-metre house size.
0:17:39 > 0:17:41So we've got, obviously, our family living here
0:17:41 > 0:17:44and a fantastic size kitchen. Again, we're facing north,
0:17:44 > 0:17:47you get to have lots of sun in the afternoon.
0:17:47 > 0:17:50Guys, we'll go through to the dining and second living area.
0:17:50 > 0:17:54So, good size rooms and of course, all the doors you can close off,
0:17:54 > 0:17:58so if you are having family here and entertaining, you guys can be in here
0:17:58 > 0:18:00and the children can be in the room next door,
0:18:00 > 0:18:03but you're on the second level, so you can hear them shouting.
0:18:03 > 0:18:06There's some good parks over the road.
0:18:06 > 0:18:11There's the Scouts and the Brownies. Perhaps we'll introduce you to the local football team,
0:18:11 > 0:18:14see if you'll fit into school life. Real community feel here.
0:18:14 > 0:18:20- Lovely.- I like the sound of the football and the Scouts. I go to both of them and I enjoy them.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23On Saturday night, there's stuff down there for Mum and Dad as well,
0:18:23 > 0:18:27so just need to find a friendly babysitter.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30Maybe Jackie's free. She's friendly enough. On to the bedrooms.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32Really good size.
0:18:32 > 0:18:34And lots of storage.
0:18:34 > 0:18:37- Could this be your room, do you think?- Not my room.
0:18:37 > 0:18:39I might have another room for you.
0:18:41 > 0:18:43Another big room with twin beds in this one.
0:18:43 > 0:18:45Lots of storage.
0:18:45 > 0:18:49- You could have this one?- No. - What do you want the other room for?
0:18:49 > 0:18:52I'm looking at the other rooms and seeing what they are like.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55- You're not having the room upstairs. - Yes.- No.
0:18:55 > 0:19:00- So, Jamie, would this be Mum and Dad's room then, so Mum and Dad are going to have bunk beds?- Yep.- OK.
0:19:01 > 0:19:06Sorry, Jamie, the upstairs is reserved exclusively for Mum and Dad!
0:19:06 > 0:19:10The master bedroom with en-suite takes up the entire floor.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- This is nice.- And nice views of Lucas Creek over in the distance.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- Look.- Wow! Look at the views.
0:19:17 > 0:19:19Nice dressing room. And your own private en-suite.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23You can close the door and leave the rest of the family downstairs.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25Oh, look, this is nice, isn't it?
0:19:25 > 0:19:29It's very modern, but I do like it. It's very sort of fresh.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31- Nice, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:19:31 > 0:19:36- So, shall we grab our shoes, folks, and go outside and see the rest of the garden and walk around?- Yep.
0:19:36 > 0:19:40- Have a look at it?- Will the garden be the icing on the cake
0:19:40 > 0:19:42with enough room for these two sporty kids?
0:19:42 > 0:19:44I like this house.
0:19:44 > 0:19:48- I think it's similar in style, I suppose, to ours.- Yeah.
0:19:48 > 0:19:52Nice size rooms. A nice size garden, as well.
0:19:52 > 0:19:56Yeah. I think we are surprised about how much we can afford out here.
0:19:56 > 0:20:00Our property back home's about 300,000, as well.
0:20:00 > 0:20:04It's basically what we have when we get there, bring the mortgage over here, almost.
0:20:06 > 0:20:13Sounds very easy if you can earn the same kind of money, but that's by no means certain.
0:20:16 > 0:20:20So, the Lloyds have seen three properties in the Auckland area.
0:20:20 > 0:20:22House number one had four bedrooms,
0:20:22 > 0:20:26all a tad on the small size and so was the garden.
0:20:26 > 0:20:30Property two also had four bedrooms and was tastefully decorated.
0:20:31 > 0:20:35And the third house went down well with everyone,
0:20:35 > 0:20:39though it only had three bedrooms and the Lloyds would need a £100,000 mortgage to buy it.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43So, we've seen all three properties now.
0:20:43 > 0:20:47Do we prefer the properties in the UK or New Zealand?
0:20:50 > 0:20:52One, two, three -
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- New Zealand!- UK!
0:20:55 > 0:20:57What, how come?
0:20:57 > 0:21:00I told you, I don't want to go.
0:21:00 > 0:21:02Our house is fine.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04We have a park nearby with football pitches.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08I have a football team and well, our garden's big enough. It's fine.
0:21:08 > 0:21:11I want you to think about it, though.
0:21:11 > 0:21:12- I have.- I do see her point.
0:21:12 > 0:21:16- I've decided. UK. - She says she doesn't want to go,
0:21:16 > 0:21:18but I thought she would have voted
0:21:18 > 0:21:21at least for the housing being better.
0:21:24 > 0:21:27The Lloyds are just beginning to get the full measure of life
0:21:27 > 0:21:30in New Zealand, but Gareth has quite a hurdle to jump.
0:21:30 > 0:21:34After a period of being out of work in the UK,
0:21:34 > 0:21:38he's desperate to make a good impression and to find the right job.
0:21:38 > 0:21:43Gareth earns over £46,000 plus allowances in the UK.
0:21:43 > 0:21:48To make the move, he's hoping to find the right job for the right money in Auckland.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52Meanwhile, across town, Carol's hoping to persuade the kids
0:21:52 > 0:21:56that there's plenty on offer in New Zealand to entertain them.
0:21:56 > 0:22:03Jamie's always wanted to see a shark in the flesh, so she's taking them to Auckland's aquarium.
0:22:05 > 0:22:08It's essential Jamie feels there's something in New Zealand for him.
0:22:10 > 0:22:11Is that a wobbegong?
0:22:11 > 0:22:15Yeah. That's a wobbegong shark. It's an Australian type of carpet shark.
0:22:15 > 0:22:17Oh, look at that, Jamie.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20Wow! That's massive!
0:22:20 > 0:22:22Gareth's climbed the stairs to the third floor
0:22:22 > 0:22:24to meet Ian, his boss for the day.
0:22:24 > 0:22:25But in his shirt and tie,
0:22:25 > 0:22:29will he seem overdressed in the laidback New Zealand workplace?
0:22:29 > 0:22:33- Hiya.- Hi, Gareth. How are you? - I'm great.- Welcome. I love your tie, by the way.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36Ah, maybe the tie is a step too far.
0:22:36 > 0:22:39Hopefully, his co-workers will be as smart as Gareth.
0:22:43 > 0:22:45Oh, well, there's a free breakfast.
0:22:45 > 0:22:48- Great.- On Monday mornings, we have breakfast here.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51This is how we get people to work on time. We give them free food.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54- Oh, right.- Works a treat, actually.
0:22:54 > 0:22:56It's too warm in here.
0:22:56 > 0:23:01A good call, Gareth. You need to feel comfortable if you're going to do your best today.
0:23:01 > 0:23:04Me getting a job out here is crucial for the family.
0:23:04 > 0:23:08'It's important I make good contacts, I leave a good impression here.
0:23:08 > 0:23:11'If they haven't got vacancies, they can recommend me to other people.'
0:23:15 > 0:23:19Ian's managerial approach is to encourage free and creative thinking
0:23:19 > 0:23:22through a relaxed and informal workplace.
0:23:22 > 0:23:25- So, boys, where are you taking our products today?- To the future.
0:23:25 > 0:23:28- To the future.- And beyond.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31Oh, really.
0:23:31 > 0:23:33I feel reassured.
0:23:33 > 0:23:35I feel safe now.
0:23:35 > 0:23:39Over at the aquarium, Jamie's captivated,
0:23:39 > 0:23:41but Carol can't stop thinking about Gareth
0:23:41 > 0:23:44and how he's getting on in his job trial.
0:23:44 > 0:23:46There's a lot of pressure on him
0:23:46 > 0:23:50because it's the deciding factor really, for him...is the job.
0:23:52 > 0:23:57Job satisfaction is important, as is the money,
0:23:57 > 0:24:00but I think the job satisfaction is more important
0:24:00 > 0:24:03cos I think that he wants to be happy in what he's doing
0:24:03 > 0:24:06rather than just slogging every day.
0:24:10 > 0:24:14I am concerned about what he's going through because I think
0:24:14 > 0:24:20he's put a lot of faith in the job being what he's looking for
0:24:20 > 0:24:26and everything else is secondary because he's got to work to support us all, I suppose, yeah.
0:24:26 > 0:24:28He needs to...
0:24:28 > 0:24:32He wants to be happy in what he's doing.
0:24:33 > 0:24:38So far, Gareth's been treated to breakfast and a tour of his prospective workplace,
0:24:38 > 0:24:41but surely he can't get off that easy.
0:24:42 > 0:24:47Yeah. I've just been here an hour and I find it kind of a very relaxed environment.
0:24:47 > 0:24:51There probably is pressure, but there doesn't seem anybody under pressure.
0:24:51 > 0:24:55Well, if it's pressure you want, Gareth, Ian's got someone to put you through your paces.
0:24:55 > 0:24:57Meet Big Steve.
0:24:58 > 0:25:00Now, he's got a few little exercises for you.
0:25:00 > 0:25:02- Pleased to meet you.- And you.
0:25:02 > 0:25:05It's Gareth's greatest fear.
0:25:05 > 0:25:08A recruitment test on systems he may not be familiar with
0:25:08 > 0:25:10and certainly hasn't revised for.
0:25:10 > 0:25:14- So I'll leave you guys to it and, Gareth, good luck.- Cheers. Thanks.
0:25:14 > 0:25:17To pass this test, Gareth needs to score well.
0:25:17 > 0:25:20At least 50% is essential.
0:25:20 > 0:25:25I haven't had to do a test since I did my earlier Microsoft certification in NT4,
0:25:25 > 0:25:29which was about 1998.
0:25:29 > 0:25:33A bit stressful, but we'll have to see how it goes.
0:25:33 > 0:25:36It's a pretty solid sort of test
0:25:36 > 0:25:40and I think probably not having been warned,
0:25:40 > 0:25:42this will be a hard test for him to do well on,
0:25:42 > 0:25:45so it's going to be a challenge for him, really.
0:25:45 > 0:25:48Quite a tough exam really, this.
0:25:48 > 0:25:49So, I suppose realistically,
0:25:49 > 0:25:5350% would be a good pass mark at this stage.
0:25:56 > 0:25:58How do you think Dad's getting on at work?
0:25:58 > 0:26:01I hope he doesn't like the work.
0:26:01 > 0:26:04- Well, I hope he votes for New Zealand. Yeah.- No!
0:26:06 > 0:26:09- OK, Steve, I've now finished here. - All done.- Yeah.- Excellent.
0:26:09 > 0:26:13- How did you go there? - Not too good. I got 56%.
0:26:13 > 0:26:15- Are you happy with that? - Not really. No.
0:26:15 > 0:26:19There were some questions that I've never done before, so we'll see.
0:26:19 > 0:26:21I am aware that this is a large area
0:26:21 > 0:26:24and unless you work in all those areas that you...
0:26:24 > 0:26:30More than 50% is a good result, so we're pretty happy with that.
0:26:30 > 0:26:35So, has Gareth shown these software guys he's got the hardware for the job?
0:26:35 > 0:26:38I think Gareth's a terribly nice guy. He'd fit in here really well.
0:26:38 > 0:26:43People with Gareth's skills are increasingly hard to find
0:26:43 > 0:26:46and he should be able to get jobs in this part of the world,
0:26:46 > 0:26:49in fact, in most other parts of the world, as well.
0:26:49 > 0:26:52My first impressions are that he's very capable.
0:26:52 > 0:26:54He's a fantastic chap.
0:26:54 > 0:26:56That's wonderful!
0:26:56 > 0:26:59Ian can see Gareth's potential and feels he could fit in well.
0:26:59 > 0:27:02But how was it for Gareth?
0:27:02 > 0:27:05It's a place that I could really enjoy working in.
0:27:05 > 0:27:09The people there are really nice. It's the right environment.
0:27:09 > 0:27:13They've told me the salary I can expect would be 110 to 130,000 dollars,
0:27:13 > 0:27:15which is around about 45K.
0:27:15 > 0:27:18When you convert it back to pounds, it's less than what I'm on.
0:27:18 > 0:27:23Looking at the lifestyle, the social life they have there,
0:27:23 > 0:27:25it seems to be the right type of work balance.
0:27:25 > 0:27:27What's the verdict, Gareth?
0:27:27 > 0:27:29Work in the UK, or New Zealand?
0:27:30 > 0:27:34Overall, with work, I prefer... New Zealand.
0:27:39 > 0:27:43If, like the Lloyd family, you're considering a move to New Zealand,
0:27:43 > 0:27:46we found out how welcoming are the Kiwis
0:27:46 > 0:27:49and what's on offer to ease immigrants into Kiwi life.
0:27:49 > 0:27:53Folk from the UK are wonderful. When they come they tend to love it.
0:27:53 > 0:27:56They stay, drive on the left of the road, speak English.
0:27:56 > 0:27:58The red carpet is out and we're very keen.
0:27:58 > 0:28:01More and more are coming from the UK and it's fantastic.
0:28:01 > 0:28:05This positive attitude is extended via a welcoming ceremony like this.
0:28:05 > 0:28:07They're fairly relaxed affairs
0:28:07 > 0:28:11where you're likely to be greeted with traditional Maori performances.
0:28:11 > 0:28:14THEY CHANT
0:28:14 > 0:28:17And warmly received by local officials and organisations.
0:28:17 > 0:28:21The migrant support group are here. The business development folk are here.
0:28:21 > 0:28:25There's educational supporters here. It's about saying, "Hey, thanks".
0:28:25 > 0:28:28It's less about formalities, more about having a drink and fun
0:28:28 > 0:28:33and as Mayor, it's a thrill to be able to say, "Welcome to our place, what can we do to help?"
0:28:34 > 0:28:37Making that transition into a new community
0:28:37 > 0:28:41isn't always plain sailing, but don't panic.
0:28:41 > 0:28:43There are free services on hand to offer support
0:28:43 > 0:28:46and opportunities to make new friends.
0:28:46 > 0:28:49The meet-ups we organise around the country are a way
0:28:49 > 0:28:54for settled migrants and skilled migrants to get together, share information
0:28:54 > 0:28:57and also introduce each other to new clubs, their network of friends.
0:28:57 > 0:29:02We're a support network and it can just help...help people move in,
0:29:02 > 0:29:06help people if they need a babysitter, normal things in life.
0:29:06 > 0:29:09So, if you're willing to put the effort in,
0:29:09 > 0:29:12there's help available and plenty of encouragement, too.
0:29:12 > 0:29:17Here's the Mayor of New Plymouth again, with his top migration tips.
0:29:17 > 0:29:19My three tips are very simple.
0:29:19 > 0:29:21It's just three words. Just do it.
0:29:21 > 0:29:24Just do it. Get on a plane and get out here. You'll love it.
0:29:30 > 0:29:35When Gareth Lloyd was made redundant, the family began to consider a new start in New Zealand.
0:29:35 > 0:29:39We just hope we can have a better lifestyle out there really.
0:29:39 > 0:29:42Opportunities are going to be better for the whole family.
0:29:42 > 0:29:45Their way of life is not the same. They're a lot more...
0:29:45 > 0:29:47relaxed about things.
0:29:47 > 0:29:51But all along, daughter Abi has been against a move.
0:29:51 > 0:29:53I just don't really see the need of going.
0:29:53 > 0:29:56I don't really want to go either, because I'll miss people.
0:29:56 > 0:30:01Mum and Dad were bowled over with the property they could get for their money.
0:30:01 > 0:30:06It's got a lot more land than our house. Our house would probably fit in the garden twice.
0:30:06 > 0:30:10- But Abi voted UK. - I told you. I don't want to go.
0:30:10 > 0:30:14Our house is fine. I've decided. UK.
0:30:14 > 0:30:16Gareth's day at work was a success,
0:30:16 > 0:30:19but will he and Carol ever get Abi onside?
0:30:19 > 0:30:23I think I could maybe live here, but I'm still not really convinced.
0:30:23 > 0:30:28And will the heartache of loved ones back home sew seeds of doubt for all the family?
0:30:28 > 0:30:31Taking grandchildren away that they might not see again
0:30:31 > 0:30:36- makes it more difficult, doesn't it? - Don't cry.
0:30:36 > 0:30:42The Lloyd family have only a few short days before they must make the biggest decision of their lives.
0:30:46 > 0:30:48I can see it's going to be an uphill struggle
0:30:48 > 0:30:52to get Abi ever to accept the idea of moving to New Zealand.
0:30:52 > 0:30:57One way, maybe, to encourage her is to see if she can make some great new friends.
0:31:00 > 0:31:02Before they came over to New Zealand,
0:31:02 > 0:31:05the Lloyds got in touch with the Auckland Football Federation
0:31:05 > 0:31:09and arranged for Abi to train with their women's under-12s team,
0:31:09 > 0:31:11some of the best players in the country.
0:31:11 > 0:31:15A little bit nervous, but more excited.
0:31:18 > 0:31:21Richard, the coach, will be putting Abi through her paces.
0:31:21 > 0:31:24And he's English, so that should reassure Abi.
0:31:24 > 0:31:26Girls, this is Abi, from England.
0:31:26 > 0:31:30And she's over here with her parents and they're thinking of moving over to New Zealand.
0:31:30 > 0:31:35So, if you'd all like to give her a warm welcome. Nice to meet you, Abi.
0:31:35 > 0:31:37The session's about keeping the ball in possession.
0:31:37 > 0:31:40- Hi.- Hi.
0:31:40 > 0:31:43- Whereabouts in England are you? - Bedford.
0:31:43 > 0:31:46Oh, dear. Maybe there's a bit of a language barrier here.
0:31:46 > 0:31:50Perhaps Abi should let her football do the talking.
0:31:50 > 0:31:53Great movement, Abi. Good.
0:31:53 > 0:31:55Good. Good. Her skills are great.
0:31:55 > 0:31:57There's nothing wrong with her skills.
0:31:57 > 0:31:59No doubt about it.
0:31:59 > 0:32:04It's just the age where you're meeting people for the first time
0:32:04 > 0:32:06and she's very, very quiet at the moment.
0:32:06 > 0:32:09Which is unusual because on the pitch, she's very loud.
0:32:09 > 0:32:12That's why she's been made captain. She's loud. She gives commands.
0:32:12 > 0:32:15Once she's in and she knows what she's doing,
0:32:15 > 0:32:19then she'll be her usual self. A bit frightening, really.
0:32:22 > 0:32:26This is very important. If she comes here, enjoys the football,
0:32:26 > 0:32:28sees that football continues here,
0:32:28 > 0:32:31with people she likes, then she'll be happy coming here.
0:32:31 > 0:32:35At the moment, that's one of her big issues in not coming...is football.
0:32:35 > 0:32:37I think, if she gets on well today,
0:32:37 > 0:32:41the decision to come out here to live will be a lot easier.
0:32:41 > 0:32:44There'll be a future in a club. She's a cracking little player.
0:32:44 > 0:32:46- And I'd like to have her in my side. - Wow!
0:32:46 > 0:32:49She's got a place on the team if she wants it.
0:32:49 > 0:32:52But with some new Kiwi footy mates, how's she feeling?
0:32:52 > 0:32:54It's fun. They were really nice.
0:32:54 > 0:32:58I think I could maybe live here, but I'm still not really convinced.
0:32:58 > 0:33:00It sounds like today's session
0:33:00 > 0:33:03has helped soften her on the prospect of moving,
0:33:03 > 0:33:05even if she's not totally onside yet.
0:33:05 > 0:33:09Before they vote, a quick test for the whole family
0:33:09 > 0:33:11to make friends with the locals.
0:33:11 > 0:33:16Hi. My name's Jamie and I'm on a television programme called Wanted Down Under.
0:33:16 > 0:33:20Excuse me. I'm Abi and wondered if you'd help me for a second, please.
0:33:20 > 0:33:24- Yes, dear, what would you like? - I'd like you to hold this.
0:33:24 > 0:33:27We're doing a TV programme and we need you to hold these cards.
0:33:27 > 0:33:33We've got to make a decision on who are the friendliest people. People from the UK or New Zealand.
0:33:33 > 0:33:35- Will you do that for me?- Sure.
0:33:35 > 0:33:39- I'm going to ask you to spin the card and I'll tell you what to vote. - OK.- Can you do that for me?
0:33:39 > 0:33:43So I'm going to spin it and you're going to tell me which way.
0:33:43 > 0:33:47I'm going to tell you which one to spin and you'll show that.
0:33:47 > 0:33:50Each member has nominated a stranger to vote for them,
0:33:50 > 0:33:53after telling them which flag to show.
0:33:53 > 0:33:56It's time for us to vote on who's the most friendly.
0:33:56 > 0:34:02People in the UK or people in New Zealand. So, after three. One. Two. Three.
0:34:02 > 0:34:05EVERYONE: New Zealand.
0:34:05 > 0:34:08Doesn't mean I've changed my mind on coming here.
0:34:08 > 0:34:11LAUGHTER
0:34:16 > 0:34:19The Lloyds are nearly at the end of their week's trial of life
0:34:19 > 0:34:23in New Zealand, but will messages from friends and family at home
0:34:23 > 0:34:26influence their final vote?
0:34:31 > 0:34:34- Hello, kids.- Hello, Gareth, Carol.
0:34:34 > 0:34:36Hope you're having a fantastic time.
0:34:36 > 0:34:40They've always thought about moving, but where,
0:34:40 > 0:34:45why New Zealand cos it's so far, perhaps they want to get rid of us.
0:34:45 > 0:34:48It's a long, long way, isn't it?
0:34:48 > 0:34:50Who knows? I might not get there.
0:34:50 > 0:34:53I just didn't want to believe it to be honest,
0:34:53 > 0:34:56because I felt I would never see them again.
0:34:56 > 0:34:58Whenever Abigail or Jamie were playing
0:34:58 > 0:35:00an important football match,
0:35:00 > 0:35:04they'd let me know and I'd go and watch them, shout for them.
0:35:04 > 0:35:06Yes, I shall miss all of that.
0:35:06 > 0:35:09EVERYONE: Hi, Abi!
0:35:09 > 0:35:11Abi's a supportive player.
0:35:11 > 0:35:15If she scores goals, we all love her.
0:35:15 > 0:35:18She's amazing and everyone's going to miss her a lot.
0:35:18 > 0:35:21Jamie is just lovable.
0:35:21 > 0:35:25He loves his sharks and he loves his football.
0:35:25 > 0:35:27They're just nice kids.
0:35:27 > 0:35:30It's just that we will miss them and hopefully,
0:35:30 > 0:35:35they will miss us, because we are always here for them.
0:35:35 > 0:35:38Always have been. Always will be.
0:35:38 > 0:35:42Gareth's grandmother now is 90 years of age.
0:35:42 > 0:35:46She's been in ill health. She's been in hospital.
0:35:46 > 0:35:49We haven't told her you're going because she's so frail.
0:35:49 > 0:35:51We're worried about upsetting her.
0:35:51 > 0:35:55It could possibly be the last time you'll see her.
0:35:55 > 0:35:58I don't think I could go to the airport because I would be so upset,
0:35:58 > 0:36:02it would upset the children. It would upset...
0:36:02 > 0:36:04Gareth and Carol.
0:36:04 > 0:36:08And it'd upset the rest of the passengers getting on the plane.
0:36:08 > 0:36:09THEY CHUCKLE
0:36:09 > 0:36:11It's almost saying goodbye.
0:36:11 > 0:36:13I may never see them again.
0:36:13 > 0:36:18If they...if they do go, I may never see them once they go.
0:36:18 > 0:36:23It sort of, erm...leaves a void in our lives.
0:36:38 > 0:36:40Don't cry.
0:36:44 > 0:36:47I just don't know what to do.
0:36:47 > 0:36:49Don't cry. You will see them again.
0:36:49 > 0:36:52Of that I'm quite sure.
0:36:52 > 0:36:56I know we will, but...it's hard.
0:36:56 > 0:36:59So, so, so hard.
0:37:02 > 0:37:03Just going to miss you.
0:37:03 > 0:37:06I'll just have to try my best
0:37:06 > 0:37:12and just hope that we'll all meet up.
0:37:12 > 0:37:15If I can't come to see you, you'll just have to come to see me.
0:37:15 > 0:37:18But I love you to bits.
0:37:18 > 0:37:20Bye.
0:37:28 > 0:37:30Abi, how are you feeling now?
0:37:32 > 0:37:33Funny. Sad.
0:37:33 > 0:37:36- No regrets about coming and living here?- Yes, I have.
0:37:36 > 0:37:38We're not coming.
0:37:38 > 0:37:41- Because?- Because I said we're not.
0:37:41 > 0:37:47- Carol?- I don't know. It's difficult. You knew it was going to be like that.
0:37:47 > 0:37:52They never tell you things face to face like they told you on there,
0:37:52 > 0:37:55which makes it more difficult, doesn't it?
0:37:55 > 0:37:58Like Sheila was saying, Carol's mum was saying
0:37:58 > 0:38:01the phone calls, that won't stop.
0:38:01 > 0:38:04We have the Internet. My parents like travelling,
0:38:04 > 0:38:08so I don't see why they wouldn't come out and visit us anyway.
0:38:08 > 0:38:10So it won't be a problem, them coming out.
0:38:10 > 0:38:13Your mum will be hard. I don't think she'll come out.
0:38:13 > 0:38:15I think it'll be very hard
0:38:15 > 0:38:20because I think the only time we would see her is if we went home
0:38:20 > 0:38:23on holiday or went back on holiday,
0:38:23 > 0:38:26but I think the only contact we would have is by phone.
0:38:26 > 0:38:31It does make me a bit sad, sort of taking grandchildren away,
0:38:31 > 0:38:33the chances are they might not see again,
0:38:33 > 0:38:36or if they do see, it's going to be once a year
0:38:36 > 0:38:38or once every two years. Yeah.
0:38:38 > 0:38:40Probably every two years.
0:38:40 > 0:38:44It's a sobering thought, which only adds to Abi's doubts.
0:38:44 > 0:38:48Once you've seen the DVD, I'm not really sure.
0:38:48 > 0:38:53- Why not?- Because it's pointless.
0:38:53 > 0:38:55I'm going home and I'm not coming back.
0:38:57 > 0:39:02The more Gareth and Carol try to convince Abi, the more she pushes back.
0:39:02 > 0:39:05Is there any chance left that they might make the move?
0:39:05 > 0:39:08Abi takes some time to reflect.
0:39:08 > 0:39:10They don't listen.
0:39:11 > 0:39:14My mum's more open to listening than my dad.
0:39:14 > 0:39:18My dad's made up his mind and he wants to come,
0:39:18 > 0:39:20and if this trip wasn't what he expected,
0:39:20 > 0:39:24he still would have said "Oh, it's great, we're coming."
0:39:24 > 0:39:27It's, like, you like certain things.
0:39:27 > 0:39:30I mean, I like certain things about it here,
0:39:30 > 0:39:34but I wouldn't like to live here
0:39:34 > 0:39:37and I'm trying to please my mum and dad.
0:39:37 > 0:39:42But then if I say, "Oh, I like this bit cos we don't get that at home,
0:39:42 > 0:39:47then they'll use...well, my dad said he won't use anything against me but he does.
0:39:47 > 0:39:52And they'll assume I like it here and might make me move almost.
0:39:52 > 0:39:58It's their last day and the final vote is nearly upon them.
0:39:58 > 0:40:02When it comes to the crunch, which way will Abi vote?
0:40:08 > 0:40:13The Lloyd family have come to the end of their week in Auckland and it's been tough.
0:40:13 > 0:40:17A surprise test at work for Gareth piled on the pressure.
0:40:17 > 0:40:21I haven't had to do a test since 1998.
0:40:21 > 0:40:22Bit stressful.
0:40:22 > 0:40:24Finding the right home was essential.
0:40:24 > 0:40:28What I've seen so far I like. The space is great here.
0:40:28 > 0:40:30The location.
0:40:30 > 0:40:33Even the city doesn't seem to be that busy.
0:40:33 > 0:40:37But from the start, 12-year-old Abi was determined
0:40:37 > 0:40:40she wouldn't leave her friends and family behind.
0:40:40 > 0:40:44I'll try and be like reasonable, but if they make me come
0:40:44 > 0:40:49when I don't want to, then I'll just have to try and prove to them that it's the wrong decision.
0:40:49 > 0:40:53And it turned into a battle of wills between Abi and her mum and dad.
0:40:53 > 0:40:55It's pointless.
0:40:55 > 0:40:58I'm going home and I'm not coming back.
0:40:58 > 0:41:03I think her stubbornness has been more than normal, a lot more than normal, I think.
0:41:03 > 0:41:08She's just come out and decided and I've said no and that's it.
0:41:08 > 0:41:14There's so much to weigh up and it's time for their final decision.
0:41:14 > 0:41:18If we've got to put up with Abigail saying, "I told you so, shouldn't have come,"
0:41:18 > 0:41:22every time something goes wrong, or even when she is enjoying stuff
0:41:22 > 0:41:26she won't admit it, if she comes here with that attitude.
0:41:26 > 0:41:29So, I really need her to vote for New Zealand.
0:41:29 > 0:41:32It's crunch time. It's time to make the vote.
0:41:32 > 0:41:35So, after three.
0:41:35 > 0:41:39Let's vote on whether we'd prefer to live in New Zealand or the UK.
0:41:42 > 0:41:46- UK.- New Zealand. - New Zealand.- UK.
0:41:46 > 0:41:47Jamie's agreeing with his sister.
0:41:47 > 0:41:50But why have you changed your mind?
0:41:50 > 0:41:56Because after the tape, erm...it made me really think about it.
0:41:56 > 0:42:00I would like to live here but I couldn't leave friends and family.
0:42:00 > 0:42:03- So if they came out with us, you'd be happy, yeah?- Yep.- OK.
0:42:03 > 0:42:06We're 50/50 on our vote then.
0:42:06 > 0:42:09Abi's determination to stay in the UK
0:42:09 > 0:42:13dominated the whole week for the Lloyd family.
0:42:13 > 0:42:16Her resolve slightly wavered when it came to making friends,
0:42:16 > 0:42:18but in the end she stuck to her guns
0:42:18 > 0:42:21and Jamie came round to her point of view.
0:42:21 > 0:42:24But Gareth and Carol are still determined
0:42:24 > 0:42:28the whole family will move where they're Wanted Down Under.
0:42:28 > 0:42:32We've got a bit of talking to do, haven't we? A few things to talk about.
0:42:32 > 0:42:36- Yes, we have.- And to sort of see where we go from here.- Yep.
0:42:36 > 0:42:38OK. Let's go, then. Come on.
0:42:38 > 0:42:41Join us next time to find out what happens
0:42:41 > 0:42:43when another British family have to decide
0:42:43 > 0:42:47whether to go where they're Wanted Down Under.
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