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We gave up city life and moved to New Zealand. We earn less, but the tradeoffs are worth it.

Brandon Chia/ @chiaseed.nz

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brandon Chia, 31, a nurse in the South Island of New Zealand. Chia moved from Singapore to New Zealand in 2022. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

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