[jazzy]

Hi there, What a great forum-just discovered it the other day whilst looking through other NZ stuff.My partner and I are seriously considering a move in about 3 or 4 years time.Seems like a lot of things need to be considered,not least the future for our 3 kids.I'm a mental health nurse with loads of experience and partner is a Social worker.It appears we'd be able to get jobs relatively easily ,but we're concerned if this will still be the case when we're ready to go. Can anyone advise where the best weather is, and where is the best place for families.Is it best to try to gain employment beforehand or wait till you get there?Also we've heard that rental housing is thin on the ground in NZ.Any advise would be gratefully received. Thanks, Jazzy

[Yorkie]

Hi Jazzy

I remember when we were first thinking about it ( about 2 years ago ). At first we weren't sure where we wanted to go so we decided to save up and have a holiday there. ( bit of a nightmare flight with a 2 year old but it was worth it )
Our conclusions were ( others with more knowledge may correct me )

Auckland was good for work and had a nice family feel about it and you were really close to some lovely beaches. The houses were more expensive but you would expect that big city and all that. The weather is fairly good as it's in the North Island.

We also liked Christchurch which again had lovely parks for the kids and reminded us of Oxford in the UK with the River etc.
Although it's not quite as warm there as it's South Island.

As I say these were only my observations and im sure others will be better experienced than myself.

Good Luck and don't give up your dream.

[Dave & Sandra]

Hi

You can find info about the climate on the home page

www.emigratenz.org

Cheers

Sandra

[jesselyn]

hi jazzy

hope this will help:


Specialist Nursing Jobs

reference: WH30299
salary: tba
closing date: 11th October, 2004
starts: n/a
employer: Adevia
town: Dunedin

Adevia Health has a range of great nursing jobs in Dunedin New Zealand.

This is how the local tourist board describes Dunedin:

"Distinctly Scottish in feel, with stone buildings and Victorian houses, this town of 113,000 lies on the southeast coast of South Island. Dunedin has New Zealand's only castle (Larnach Castle), which overlooks Otago Harbor. Other diversions include guided tours through the Speights Brewery, Wilson's whiskey distillery, the Cadbury Chocolate factory, the 130-year-old Botanical Gardens and Olveston House (home of a wealthy turn-of-the-century merchant).

Nature lovers will enjoy the nearby Otago Peninsula and its royal albatross colony. (The birds live 60 years, have wingspans of up to 12 feet and travel more than 120,000 miles a year-viewing season is late November to late August.) The area is also the home of the yellow-eyed penguin-look for a place called McGrouther's Farm."

The local hospitals are looking for enthusiastic and committed nurses who in all clinical areas. There is particular demand for Mental Health and Paediatric Nurses

The service that Adevia offers with its local partner includes assistance in finding your ideal job; help with professional registration; help getting a local bank account and ongoing support during your stay in New Zealand.

We will also assist with getting you Work Permit Sponsorship, which is available for most vacancies. We offer a comprehensive Meet & Greet at most major airports and in most situations we can organise very affordable accommodation on site or close to the hospital. Some vacancies also offer Airfare Assistance.


http://www.worldhealthjobs.com/jobs/nurses/job_list~spec~211~secfrom~0~empid~.html

Good luck!!! :nice1


jes :angel

[veronica]

As I understand it the South Island is warmer in the summer than the North Island and I can say for sure its definitely colder in the winter.

[markkellaway]

Don't forget though, there is a LOT more rain in the north island. North tends towards sub tropical, south towards temperate.

I was in Christchurch in the Autumn and found the weather very nice. Take a look at http://uk.weather.com/, you can see climate details for just about any town/city anywhere, we use it all the time to see what the weather is like in Christchurch and Blenheim, our most likely destination followed by our preferred one!

Mark. :-)

[Jodie]

We've just settled in Wellington and the weather has been fantastic for the past week. It's been about 15 degrees with clear blue skies and really quite warm seeing as it's still winter. Although we did have a horrendous storm a few weeks ago that was the worst NZ has seen for the past 40 years! I've been watching the weather around the country and it seems to be a few degrees cooler here than say Auckland or Hamliton, and warmer than the South Island generaly, but we really like it here!

I know it's got the reputation as windy wellington and it has been quite windy sometimes, it doesn't really affect life here and there are some lovely seaside towns to visit within a 10 min drive - roll on the summer!

Jod

[Annierobrigado]

hello everyone, and jazzy,

we havent been to NZ, we only visit the country through the internet. i just take ohters' words for how beautiful NZ is.

so now, if we are invited to apply for visa, we have choices of where to stay, based on internet visits and other peoples' thoughts:

Dunedin - university place
Christchurch - because we have a cousin there?
wellington - for business opps
taranaki - well, my hubby just saw the website and was fascinated by the pictures. can anybody tell me what living there really is like?
auckland - if all else fails, its a starting point.

palmy is in nelson, right? isnt that earthquake country?

annie