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by fennecfoxy 46 days ago
As a Kiwi (now in UK) NZ doesn't get that cold for that long...mostly just wet, unless you're pretty far south.

In UK/other parts of Europe winter gets colder, lasts much longer, humid the entire time (so heat just escapes all over the place). Plus, the buildings here are a lot older - I think upgrading insulation would make a huge difference this side of the world.

I couldn't even imagine Canada. Almost moved there...decided to stay here. No -20c winters for me ty very much.