MagpieAndPoppy

Hi Guy's I am moving to Wellington in August, but I don't know where is best to rent, I would prefer a mix of close to the city but also with some outdoor space for my two cats, any ideas?

Browner_

Brooklyn, Northland?

simonmarkellis

By Close do you mean walking distance or easy commute? Porirua is only 20 mins by train and Kapiti Coast under 50 mins..., lower and upper hutt are the same...

Mrs Pointer

Just posted similiar on another thread, but take a look at Trade me, get a Satnav and have a look about for yourself.

We stay out near Porirua and are really happy out here - we have 2 big dogs so we need a garden and to be near places to walk them.

We do all our shopping in Porirua, but we head into Wellington for rugby etc and get the train or it's a 15-20 easy drive in. It's a bit more chocca in the morning if you drive.

Depends what you want and what your budget is.

MagpieAndPoppy

Guy's thanks for your ideas much appreciated, I have just sold my house in UK and I am coming over on a permenant residency visa in August with my girlfriend, I work in IT and although I don't have a job to start off I expect to be working in the CBD within 2 - 3 months, so a 20-30 min commute would be fine, My budget is aimed at the $1280 - $1400 per month mark.

simonmarkellis

What's your field in IT, I might be able to point you in the right direction as I work in IT myself...

MagpieAndPoppy

Specialties include, Software Engineering (.NET, Web Applications), Business Analysis (UML), Software Project Management.

Don't mind trying something new in IT.

simonmarkellis

Beyond Recruitment do a lot of .NET positions, don't know of many UML posts... Lots of Project Management around even at Telecom where I work... including some interesting other posts for something different...

check out http://www.telecom.co.nz/careers

Browner_

Thats not a real lot really. Best bet would be a central apartment but it sounds like you dont want that. Have a look at www.trademe.co.nz for rentals.