Noel Edmonds, Wife Flee New Zealand Home After Earthquakes

Noel Edmonds and his wife Liz relocated from the UK to New Zealand in 2018, purchasing the 800-acre River Haven estate with plans to establish a retreat, vineyard, and pub called the Bugger Inn. Their transition has been challenging, with Noel admitting on his show "Noel's Kiwi Adventure" that he is "haemorrhaging money" while trying to build the business. The couple has also had to adapt to New Zealand's extreme and unpredictable weather, including experiencing three earthquakes, one of which was strong enough to shake their home and force them to grab their dogs and flee outside. Despite these natural disturbances, the property has remained undamaged. Additionally, Noel has adjusted to the intense sun and heavy tropical rain, which contrast sharply with the milder climate he was used to in Devon. These experiences reflect the broader difficulties of establishing a new life and business in a foreign environment.