Moving January 2019.
Hi there I’m new to this expat site and moving to newzealand in January next year... from England
Moving with partner and two young children. For people that have moved with family’s already how did you find it? Kids too? Best bits? Worst bits? Best place for family’s? Thanks Alicia |
Re: Moving January 2019.
Originally Posted by Alicia151
(Post 12458621)
For people that have moved with family’s already how did you find it? Kids too?
Best bits? Worst bits? Best place for family’s? Thanks Alicia Where are you thinking of settling when you get here, that'll help us to answer |
Re: Moving January 2019.
Originally Posted by Justcol
(Post 12458734)
I think the tiny village where I live in Otago is the best place for kids, others will think their suburb of Auckland is better. Its like asking where is the best place for them in the UK ??
Where are you thinking of settling when you get here, that'll help us to answer How long have you lived in nz? Did you settle well? |
Re: Moving January 2019.
This is my 10th year here and after the usually bouts of homesickness I settled in OK. Its home, I love it and don't think I could live in the UK again.
I settled in Cambridge just outside of Hamilton and enjoyed my time there. Unfortunately the town changed and grew so much I decided to leave as it didn't suite anymore. I still have friends there with young families and its a great place to raise kids. Hamilton is an OK place, its got everything you could need, is an hour and half from Auckland on a weekend, double that for commuting. If you have fans in Hams I'm guessing youll want somewhere between there and aux. Be warned that is a very expensive stretch of road so take a look on trademe and realestatenz to gauge house prices. Personally I wouldn't I go within a million miles of any of the south Auckland suburbs, let alone consider raising kids there but I'm sure others will disagree. NZ is a fabulous place to raise kids. Its nothing like the UK. |
Re: Moving January 2019.
Originally Posted by Alicia151
(Post 12459180)
Thanks for reply, my parents are in Hamilton atm and more then likely will be getting jobs near Auckland but I don’t know where to start! Not keen on living in a city...
How long have you lived in nz? Did you settle well? |
Re: Moving January 2019.
Originally Posted by inkedneonurse
(Post 12460182)
The only things i miss is Hobgolin and trooper ales....sorry Good George but you just dont cut it and a decent curry. my good lady misses decent back bacon.
I was lucky, I could still get a decent pint of Boddingtons when I was In Cambridge or a dodgy pint of Guinness at Bidddy Mulligans on Victoria St |
Re: Moving January 2019.
Originally Posted by inkedneonurse
(Post 12460182)
The only things i miss is Hobgolin and trooper ales....sorry Good George but you just dont cut it and a decent curry. my good lady misses decent back bacon.
I miss a decent curry too - most 'Indian' restaurants here present a terrible attempt to replicate what would be presented in the UK . Having said that there are two restaurants in Auckland that produce 'fancy' Indian food that is spectacular (not the same as a British curry - better). Back on-topic, I don't have kids so can't help with that. |
Re: Moving January 2019.
Originally Posted by Justcol
(Post 12459459)
This is my 10th year here and after the usually bouts of homesickness I settled in OK. Its home, I love it and don't think I could live in the UK again.
I settled in Cambridge just outside of Hamilton and enjoyed my time there. Unfortunately the town changed and grew so much I decided to leave as it didn't suite anymore. I still have friends there with young families and its a great place to raise kids. Hamilton is an OK place, its got everything you could need, is an hour and half from Auckland on a weekend, double that for commuting. If you have fans in Hams I'm guessing youll want somewhere between there and aux. Be warned that is a very expensive stretch of road so take a look on trademe and realestatenz to gauge house prices. Personally I wouldn't I go within a million miles of any of the south Auckland suburbs, let alone consider raising kids there but I'm sure others will disagree. NZ is a fabulous place to raise kids. Its nothing like the UK. Also the prices in Auckland...even Suburbs are shocking 😂 |
Re: Moving January 2019.
Originally Posted by inkedneonurse
(Post 12460182)
Ive only been here 5 months, we live in flagstaff 20 mins outside the tron CBD, everytone takes the mick out of Hamilton ( i mean the place still has a video shop lol) but i like it and our local schools are great. The new expressway to Akl goes past our front door l,which may be interesting,have much in the UK so can honestly say no homesickness. The only things i miss is Hobgolin and trooper ales....sorry Good George but you just dont cut it and a decent curry. my good lady misses decent back bacon.
All very confusing so thank god for this site |
Re: Moving January 2019.
Originally Posted by Clappy
(Post 12460205)
...most 'Indian' restaurants here present a terrible attempt to replicate what would be presented in the UK...
Bolliwood in Auckland is pretty good, either restaurant or takeaway but you have to be prepared to lift the ordered spice level a notch or two if that is what you want. |
Re: Moving January 2019.
Originally Posted by simonsi
(Post 12460539)
But why would they be trying to emulate a UK curry? The UK is well-known for having a much hotter curry market than India...:rofl:
In a New Zealand regular Indian restaurant the menu has the same dishes* that would be seen in a British Indian restaurant but when they are served they have little heat. *With the exception that I don't ever recall seeing 'Butter Chicken' as an option on a menu in the UK. |
Re: Moving January 2019.
Originally Posted by Clappy
(Post 12460205)
Having said that there are two restaurants in Auckland that produce 'fancy' Indian food that is spectacular (not the same as a British curry - better).
I do also like Paradise in Sandringham Rd. But, if you have time to stop when passing through Paeroa for a feed - Kumars is indeed 'something special'. Spectacular. |
Re: Moving January 2019.
[QUOTE=Justcol;12460199]We all miss bacon :(
You could treat yourself: https://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/...?action=search for your birthday maybe? |
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