What does it really take to build a secure financial future as a migrant in New Zealand? In this Soft Landing NZ episode, Brett Corlett sits down with Ivandee Fitchet, founder of Migrant Financial Services, to unpack her inspiring story, from leaving Cape Town to starting over in Aotearo, and how she now helps other immigrants navigate the challenges of money, mortgages, and retirement planning in NZ.

Ivandee opens up about her own journey, rebuilding her career, supporting her parents from abroad, and learning what financial resilience really means. Together, we explore:
✅ The real cost of starting over in New Zealand
✅ Why buying a home and saving for retirement can feel impossible and how to fix that
✅ Common money mistakes new migrants make
✅ What "choosing your hard" really means when you immigrate
✅ How we'll be using Brett as the "guinea pig" in future episodes to model the full financial journey from budgets to home ownership to long-term security

If you've ever wondered whether you can truly build a stable life in New Zealand, this conversation will inspire you to believe that you can.

Guest:
👩‍💼 Ivandee Fitchet — Founder, Migrant Financial Services
📧 ivandee@migrantfinancialservices.com | 📲 +64 210 825 2035

Host:
🎙️ Brett Corlett — Soft Landing NZ
Helping immigrants make New Zealand home through real stories, practical guidance, and honest conversations about money, mindset, and belonging.

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