Mr. Rawles,
Thank you again for your blog. It is a VERY helpful resource. I plan on becoming
a contributor to your site soon. What are your thoughts on moving to New Zealand?
Would it be an alternative 'safe place' to be located, instead of putting
together a retreat here? You have chosen
to remain in the states for certain reasons. What are those reasons? Regards,
- Luke
JWR Replies: The mild climate, low population density, and
low crime rate in
new
Zealand make it quite appealing as a retreat locale. I can say much the same
for
parts of Canada and Australia. The downside in all three countries is that their
citizenries
are unfairly subjected to draconian gun
laws. (At least by American standards.) If you can live with registering
all of your guns and some ridiculous restrictions on full capacity magazines,
then
by
all
means
take
a
look
in
New
Zealand. By
reputation, the real estate firm to consider there is Bayleys. (http://www.bayleys.co.nz/)