I moved to New Zealand from the Isle of Man in Great Britain just over a year ago. I teach at a secondary school.
Having worn footwear, just like everyone else in Britain, my whole life I was a bit shocked to find so many Kiwis barefoot.
Even at school all children run the cross country barefoot. Amazing! It got me thinking and although I am not tough enough yet I have started to not wear traditional training shoes.
I have been a little overweight for a few years and have recently lost 30lbs in weight. I have developed an interest in bodyweight training and do a little kettlebells.
Does that mean you get to work in bare feet? I'm jealous... even if you don't. Kiwi weather would definitely cater to barefootedness more than Canuck weather.
Welcome on board.