Despite its stunning natural landscapes and high standard of living, New Zealand presents several notable downsides for residents and newcomers. Key challenges include a high cost of living combined with relatively lower wages compared to the United States or Australia, expensive residential housing and rental markets in major centers like Auckland, geographical isolation requiring long-haul travel to reach international destinations, limited local market scale for specialized careers, and variable quality in older residential housing stock regarding winter insulation and heating efficiency.
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