whats it like in marlbourough region
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whats it like in marlbourough region
i am planning on moving my family to this area, can someone tell me what this area is like for schools and work for electricians. looking to live either near kaikoura or down to kaiapoi.
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Re: whats it like in marlbourough region
Originally Posted by dlummis
i am planning on moving my family to this area, can someone tell me what this area is like for schools and work for electricians. looking to live either near kaikoura or down to kaiapoi.
Kaiapoi is near Christchurch in North Canterbury, not Marlborough. Ask Watt Dabney for info there as thats where she lives.
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Re: whats it like in marlbourough region
Originally Posted by garrisondamn
Have you been to Kaikoura? Its a beautiful place, whale watching center etc.very tourist orientated, but not much there, isolated and quite small compared to Blenheim, which is the main city in Marlborough.
Kaiapoi is near Christchurch in North Canterbury, not Marlborough. Ask Watt Dabney for info there as thats where she lives.
Kaiapoi is near Christchurch in North Canterbury, not Marlborough. Ask Watt Dabney for info there as thats where she lives.
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Re: whats it like in marlbourough region
Originally Posted by shepslady
I suggest you study a map of NZ a little more. Marlborough is towards the Northern part of The South Island while Kaikoura is on the east coast & closer to North Canterbury really. I think Blenheim is a lovely town/City. Kaikoura is known for tourist attractions as whale watching & fishing but not a lot of local employment so unless you have something lined up I wouldnt count on finding a job there too easy. Kaiapoi is on the outskirts of Christchurch, about a 15 minute drive to the city on a good day. Its a lovely township & gives one a country style life but still close to the city. Its a very popular place to live these days. Not a problem to live there drive into the City everyday for work.
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anyway thanks for the info
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Re: whats it like in marlbourough region
Think that note from Shepslady wasn't aimed at you Dlummas
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Re: whats it like in marlbourough region
Originally Posted by dlummis
i think some people think im a muppet i know where these places are but there is only so much info you can put on the header note
anyway thanks for the info
anyway thanks for the info
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Re: whats it like in marlbourough region
Originally Posted by shepslady
Wasnt trying to insinuate anything such thing & Im sorry you took it that way. Just giving my two cents worth & trying to help!!
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Re: whats it like in marlbourough region
Originally Posted by dlummis
thats ok im only messing thanks for info i notice you are in usa are you from nz, when did you move to usa
Id be pleased to offer you any advise as long as you remember Im probably a little biased because I just love NZ
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Re: whats it like in marlbourough region
Technically Kaikoura is in Marlborough, not Canterbury. However because it is fairly remote from any cities (that is if Blenheim even qualifies as a city) it tends to get sort of forgotten.
Potentially marvellous place to live, if you can get some good work. And is absolutely booming with tourism at present.
Potentially marvellous place to live, if you can get some good work. And is absolutely booming with tourism at present.
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Originally Posted by southerner
Technically Kaikoura is in Marlborough, not Canterbury. However because it is fairly remote from any cities (that is if Blenheim even qualifies as a city) it tends to get sort of forgotten.
Potentially marvellous place to live, if you can get some good work. And is absolutely booming with tourism at present.
Potentially marvellous place to live, if you can get some good work. And is absolutely booming with tourism at present.
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Re: whats it like in marlbourough region
Originally Posted by dlummis
i am planning on moving my family to this area, can someone tell me what this area is like for schools and work for electricians. looking to live either near kaikoura or down to kaiapoi.
I guess what I'm saying, is please give us some more information (such as why that area attracts you so), and we can maybe give some better advice.
Cheers
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Re: whats it like in marlbourough region
Originally Posted by dlummis
i am planning on moving my family to this area, can someone tell me what this area is like for schools and work for electricians. looking to live either near kaikoura or down to kaiapoi.
If you're looking at the Marlborough region, perhaps you ought to be looking at Blenheim or further west towards Nelson. Stunning places but just too quiet for my liking. This of course is a blessing for many others!!!!
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Re: whats it like in marlbourough region
Originally Posted by Tayberry
I can only comment on Kaikoura-stopped off there for a couple of days-in my opinion this was 1 day too long!! It is amazingly beautiful-you can watch whales, dolphins and seals but even if you're the world's most fanatical marine life watcher, I think you'd lose the will to live in this town. There isn't much to do and actually, I thought it was sad there was some very noticeable vandalism present when I went there.
If you're looking at the Marlborough region, perhaps you ought to be looking at Blenheim or further west towards Nelson. Stunning places but just too quiet for my liking. This of course is a blessing for many others!!!!
If you're looking at the Marlborough region, perhaps you ought to be looking at Blenheim or further west towards Nelson. Stunning places but just too quiet for my liking. This of course is a blessing for many others!!!!
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Re: whats it like in marlbourough region
Originally Posted by southerner
Actually, the specified area you have chosen is a bit unusual. Between Kaikoura and Kaiapoi is a lot of country, with very few settlements, and what there are are very small. Unless you are looking for the country lifestyle (its unclear from your note) then your choice really is between Kaiapoi and Kaikoura, two very different places.
I guess what I'm saying, is please give us some more information (such as why that area attracts you so), and we can maybe give some better advice.
Cheers
I guess what I'm saying, is please give us some more information (such as why that area attracts you so), and we can maybe give some better advice.
Cheers
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Re: whats it like in marlbourough region
Originally Posted by dlummis
i live in suffolk at the moment and have always been surrounded by farms and fields so i like it remote but i have to think about work and as an electrician i need to find a contractor to work for. whould any of you suggest any areas around christchurch but which is out of the city 1/2 hour drive or something as i like living the village life
thanks
thanks