The only downside I can think of is the location. The prices to get down there are immense for a middle class person. Though NZ had great marketing through lord of the rings movies and hobbit.
What a lovely country if you ask me. I am certainly very impressed. Though i don't know much about the lifestyle of those leaving there but from what i can see from this pictures i am really very impressed with what i can see here.
Wow those pictures are amazing! I do hope to visit New Zealand one day. You know I have always wanted to live in that country as a child. It has this greenery that seems to never end and also milk which tastes delicious is mostly from there lol.