Guys it is not like I am a bad American, well ok because I am not politically correct I may be, but damn New Zeleand is such a laid back society here and you can modd your car to the moon and still drive it on the street!
we have like no emissions controlls and exhaust noise restrictions, well with in reason.
The country side is so beautiful and the air is cleaner than you will ever find in the states unless you go into the mountains, due to we have like no major industry here such as steel plants. If you ever decided you want to go snow skiing or such there is are a couple of places here in the North Island or you jump on a plane in a few hours your in Christchurch where you can see all the snow you want.
There is another guy already working it out on coming here for Educational purposes and I am doing what I can to assist him.