For Cassidy and Michael, New Zealand stood out in many ways.

Top ranking in public safety was up there for us.

Um, of course, jobs [laughs] for myself and my husband.

Third on our list was strong education system.

Uh, we have a three-year-old son, so we're really excited to get him im- immersed in the New Zealand culture.

Could we bring our dog was also important to us, [laughs] so we can bring our dog.

Two weeks from boarding their flight, there's plenty about New Zealand the family is looking forward to.

And really, I'm excited about experiencing everything New Zealand culture has to offer, from housing to community to food to nature.

Top ranking and public

safety was up there for us.

Of course, jobs for myself and my husband.

Third on our list was strong education system.

We have a three-year-old son, so we're really excited to get him immersed in the New Zealand culture.

Could we bring our dog was also important to us.

so we can bring our dog.

And really, I'm