Livi
1st June 2008, 04:41 AM
Just curious really. We want to live in Hawkes bay, but it'd be good to hear about all your favourites!!!
Janey
1st June 2008, 06:22 AM
Wellington! just come back from a weeks recce did not want to return at the look of the uk housing market might go again early 2009 as I will be suicidal.
PeteS
1st June 2008, 08:29 AM
Just curious really. We want to live in Hawkes bay, but it'd be good to hear about all your favourites!!!
Anywhere on The Mainland......
Anywhere on The Mainland......
Ojai
1st June 2008, 09:18 AM
Second for Wellington. We adore this little city more every month.
Alive&Kicking
1st June 2008, 09:35 AM
That's not a fair choice: Wellington of course!
IanW99
1st June 2008, 10:44 AM
That's not a fair choice: Wellington of course!
Wellington too, although retiring in Hawkes bay seems like a good second choice :nice1
Ian
Wellington too, although retiring in Hawkes bay seems like a good second choice :nice1
Ian
cappuccino
1st June 2008, 12:05 PM
Another vote for Wellington. :clap
CJ22
1st June 2008, 12:27 PM
Isn't it always windy in Wellington?
When we were first offered jobs, we had a choice of office either in Auckland or Wellington. We chose Auckland party because we gathered the weather was better, and partly because we thought there's be more to do and more interesting things going on. Does this seem like a fair assessment?
I should add that the possibility of transferring to Wellington is still on, if we really don't like Auckland. When we arrive in NZ we're going to drive down to check the place out.
When we were first offered jobs, we had a choice of office either in Auckland or Wellington. We chose Auckland party because we gathered the weather was better, and partly because we thought there's be more to do and more interesting things going on. Does this seem like a fair assessment?
I should add that the possibility of transferring to Wellington is still on, if we really don't like Auckland. When we arrive in NZ we're going to drive down to check the place out.
IanW99
1st June 2008, 12:33 PM
Isn't it always windy in Wellington?
When we were first offered jobs, we had a choice of office either in Auckland or Wellington. We chose Auckland party because we gathered the weather was better, and partly because we thought there's be more to do and more interesting things going on. Does this seem like a fair assessment?
I should add that the possibility of transferring to Wellington is still on, if we really don't like Auckland. When we arrive in NZ we're going to drive down to check the place out.
No its not always windy, it's just that when it is, it's very windy (mainly September and October).
Not sure about the weather being better in Auckland, it's generally more mild, more humid and more rain than Wellington (AFAIK).
There's still plenty of things going on in Wellington after all it is the capital.
Ian
When we were first offered jobs, we had a choice of office either in Auckland or Wellington. We chose Auckland party because we gathered the weather was better, and partly because we thought there's be more to do and more interesting things going on. Does this seem like a fair assessment?
I should add that the possibility of transferring to Wellington is still on, if we really don't like Auckland. When we arrive in NZ we're going to drive down to check the place out.
No its not always windy, it's just that when it is, it's very windy (mainly September and October).
Not sure about the weather being better in Auckland, it's generally more mild, more humid and more rain than Wellington (AFAIK).
There's still plenty of things going on in Wellington after all it is the capital.
Ian
Alive&Kicking
1st June 2008, 12:42 PM
Indeed, one big disadvantage of living in Wellington is the weather - but when the weather in Wellington would be better, then everyone would live there.
Since living in Blenheim, I must say that I do not miss the wind and the rain!
Cheers,
Anita
Since living in Blenheim, I must say that I do not miss the wind and the rain!
Cheers,
Anita
Ojai
1st June 2008, 02:27 PM
Wellington too, although retiring in Hawkes bay seems like a good second choice :nice1
Ian
We're in Hawkes Bay right now, and were just talking about how we could see retiring here.
Isn't it always windy in Wellington?
When we were first offered jobs, we had a choice of office either in Auckland or Wellington. We chose Auckland party because we gathered the weather was better, and partly because we thought there's be more to do and more interesting things going on. Does this seem like a fair assessment?
I should add that the possibility of transferring to Wellington is still on, if we really don't like Auckland. When we arrive in NZ we're going to drive down to check the place out.
And it is sometimes windy in Wellington, and it rains too, but a large number of the days are drop dead gorgeous too! It's nice far and away more often than it isn't, and when it's nice it blows your mind.
It is a lot less humid than Auckland from what I can tell, and there are fairs and festivals and shows and markets and you name it happening every weekend. Since the whole city is so compact, it's easy to see what is happening, and we sometimes stumble on something fun just walking around. We never ever have trouble finding something fun to do. I am sure other Wellingtonians can agree with this!
Ian
We're in Hawkes Bay right now, and were just talking about how we could see retiring here.
Isn't it always windy in Wellington?
When we were first offered jobs, we had a choice of office either in Auckland or Wellington. We chose Auckland party because we gathered the weather was better, and partly because we thought there's be more to do and more interesting things going on. Does this seem like a fair assessment?
I should add that the possibility of transferring to Wellington is still on, if we really don't like Auckland. When we arrive in NZ we're going to drive down to check the place out.
And it is sometimes windy in Wellington, and it rains too, but a large number of the days are drop dead gorgeous too! It's nice far and away more often than it isn't, and when it's nice it blows your mind.
It is a lot less humid than Auckland from what I can tell, and there are fairs and festivals and shows and markets and you name it happening every weekend. Since the whole city is so compact, it's easy to see what is happening, and we sometimes stumble on something fun just walking around. We never ever have trouble finding something fun to do. I am sure other Wellingtonians can agree with this!
Sam B
1st June 2008, 03:10 PM
The Coromandel wins my vote hands down, no contest. I might try and poison the incumbent Speech and language therapist there actually, but don't tell her.
shakyle2906
1st June 2008, 03:13 PM
We live in Hawkes Bay and absolutely love it!
The weather, scenery and lifestyle is fab...........vineyards everywhere, beautiful mountain scenery when its been snowing up on the mountain range..........its beautiful!
We have been to Wellington, and again beautiful but too busy for us.
Been also to Taupo, Rotorua and Mahia, fab places, the first 2 quite smelly. Mahia is abslutely beautiful.
Never been to Auckland yet!
UP to now, we say we settled in the right place.
Sharon
xx
The weather, scenery and lifestyle is fab...........vineyards everywhere, beautiful mountain scenery when its been snowing up on the mountain range..........its beautiful!
We have been to Wellington, and again beautiful but too busy for us.
Been also to Taupo, Rotorua and Mahia, fab places, the first 2 quite smelly. Mahia is abslutely beautiful.
Never been to Auckland yet!
UP to now, we say we settled in the right place.
Sharon
xx
willsken
1st June 2008, 06:16 PM
Hawke's Bay without a doubt. Anywhere in the Bay but I have a real love for Napier. We live in a town 3/4 of an hour from Napier and with 2 kids, 11 and 14, we feel we have bought them more freedom here than if we lived in Napier itself. May move there in a few years when the boys are grown and gone. :)
James 1077
1st June 2008, 06:27 PM
Got to be Devonport; short ferry ride across the Harbour into Auckland city centre but with a nice village atmosphere and quite quiet.
Everytime we come home we wonder why anybody lives anywhere else in Auckland! :)
Everytime we come home we wonder why anybody lives anywhere else in Auckland! :)
Carol
1st June 2008, 08:10 PM
Isn't it always windy in Wellington?
.
No
But don't tell everyone or they will all want to live here!
;)
we HAD to live in Welly because OH is a mainframer - but I feel we had a lucky escape.
Cant stand Auckland - sorry all you JAFAs.
To be honest - if I had the choice of anywhere..... I think either Kapiti Coast or the Wairarapa.
Or - maybe the best choice yet - 10 minutes drive from Smiler.
miss ya babe,
:(
.
No
But don't tell everyone or they will all want to live here!
;)
we HAD to live in Welly because OH is a mainframer - but I feel we had a lucky escape.
Cant stand Auckland - sorry all you JAFAs.
To be honest - if I had the choice of anywhere..... I think either Kapiti Coast or the Wairarapa.
Or - maybe the best choice yet - 10 minutes drive from Smiler.
miss ya babe,
:(
M-Squared
1st June 2008, 08:39 PM
Wellington, hands down. Didn't like Auckland at all, too sprawly. Hawkes Bay was too sleepy when I went there, Taupo... I just had to wonder what all the fuss was about, utterly bored there. There again, I don't fish. ;) Rotorua, wasn't there for long enough, but yeah it smells! :laugh
Janey
2nd June 2008, 08:04 AM
Having just returned from Wellington I can say for me it has it all, scenery, theatres, librarys in abundance as well as shops and it is sooo! easy to get around my vote every time!
gil
2nd June 2008, 09:45 AM
Without a shadow of a doubt, our little corner of Auckland, Bucklands Beach.
Thoughts of retiring to Bay of Plenty....
Gil
Thoughts of retiring to Bay of Plenty....
Gil
andrewandjane
2nd June 2008, 08:26 PM
Waiheke Island..
35 mins from auckland but not like auckland at all. paradise island without loads of shopping. dont tell everyone or we will have to move the island...
35 mins from auckland but not like auckland at all. paradise island without loads of shopping. dont tell everyone or we will have to move the island...
Potato
2nd June 2008, 08:36 PM
Isn't it always windy in Wellington?
Propaganda. ;)
It's generally no windier than the UK, it's just that when it blows, it really goes for it. This is more entertaining than it is annoying. Ian mentioned September and October, these are traditionally the windiest months, it's when westerlies get really strong because the temperature difference between the equator and the pole is the largest. Auckland is also windy at these times.
When we were first offered jobs, we had a choice of office either in Auckland or Wellington. We chose Auckland party because we gathered the weather was better, and partly because we thought there's be more to do and more interesting things going on. Does this seem like a fair assessment?
Auckland, on average is about 3C warmer than Wellington. This does make a difference, and it's more humid.
But compared with Wellington: In Auckland it rains more, and more often, and it is less sunny.
In general there is not more going on in Auckland than in Wellington. The capital is more compact, it seems to be more alive, and once you get outside the centre of Auckland it's fairly generic stuff.
Propaganda. ;)
It's generally no windier than the UK, it's just that when it blows, it really goes for it. This is more entertaining than it is annoying. Ian mentioned September and October, these are traditionally the windiest months, it's when westerlies get really strong because the temperature difference between the equator and the pole is the largest. Auckland is also windy at these times.
When we were first offered jobs, we had a choice of office either in Auckland or Wellington. We chose Auckland party because we gathered the weather was better, and partly because we thought there's be more to do and more interesting things going on. Does this seem like a fair assessment?
Auckland, on average is about 3C warmer than Wellington. This does make a difference, and it's more humid.
But compared with Wellington: In Auckland it rains more, and more often, and it is less sunny.
In general there is not more going on in Auckland than in Wellington. The capital is more compact, it seems to be more alive, and once you get outside the centre of Auckland it's fairly generic stuff.
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