Tell us about your life by emailing travel@stuff.co.nzREAD MORE:* The truth about life in Bali according to Kiwis who live there* The truth about life in Los Angeles, according to Kiwi expats* The truth about living in Dubai according to Kiwis who live thereHoughton and his dad "managed to escape out the back at about 3am", but his father-in-law didn't call it a "night" until 7 in the morning. MICHAEL HOUGHTON Houghton feels Castleconnell is a bit like New Zealand 20 to 30 years ago. MICHAEL HOUGHTON Houghton said the Irish immigration department was "extremely helpful" in helping him gain citizenship. Like Houghton, Ralph feels at home in Ireland in many ways, drawing numerous parallels between the two countries - although she recognises she sometimes forces them. I am really enjoying life at the moment... Ireland is not the most prolific choice among Kiwis heading overseas but it's so rewarding."

Source: Stuff July 18, 2019 00:22 UTC