[bee]

Hi everyone

I am another new arrival looking for a place to live in Auckland :roll

There are a few threads and posts on communities in the South, such as Manurewa. Sometimes it sounds to me that these areas have a few downsides. I am wondering what they might be and especially how they would affect my life if I would live there. Having a couple of break-ins into my flat and car a year? Partying neighbours all nite long? Untidy streets? Poor choice in the supermarkets? Gang wars? Etc.?

As I am going to study in Auckland, I look for a cheap flat to rent (around $ 250 per week), quiet location and easy commuting (by train) into the city.

Thanks for any ideas, suggestions, thoughts - especially from locals with up-to-date experience.

Cheers, bee

[marshanite]

My husband teaches in Manurewa & many of the teenagers he teaches have gang affiliations. There are regularly fights in the park across from the school (outside of school hours). I have been told by Aucklanders of all colours that they would not want to walk around in many parts of Manurewa & Papetoe at night time. I imagine these parts will be where you find the cheapest rentals. My husband was advised by the principle & other teachers, not to live in Manurewa.

Best Wishes, Fi.

[Moorf]

Awww man.. I've just found a house for under $350k there with sea views, too :wah:D

[marshanite]

Awww man.. I've just found a house for under $350k there with sea views, too :wah:D

Only just spotted this Moorph - very good :laugh.

Fi.

[ourquest]

Awww man.. I've just found a house for under $350k there with sea views, too :wah:D

Yes, misleading advert. Actually I phoned the agent and it was a misprint. "House" should actually have read "spouse". Probably not worth a further look.

[gil]

Yes, misleading advert. Actually I phoned the agent and it was a misprint. "House" should actually have read "spouse". Probably not worth a further look.
:laugh:laugh:laugh
won't let me rep you for it tho.

Gil

[marshanite]

Wow - you guys are sharp! :laugh

Fi.

[marshanite]

This was a joke from another thread Bee, so don't worry if you haven't a clue what Ourquest & Morph are on about.

Fi.

[bee]

the forum greenhorn bee thanks marshanite.