alanmacc

Originally from Bellshill, (just outside Glasgow) now living in Rolleston (just outside Christchurch) loving it

Snap Shot

Good luck. I live in Wanganui, that's about one and a quarter hour's drive from Hawera. I had an interview at the council in Hawera but I didn't get the job. Good luck with all your plans.

We, by that I mean Debbie, could meet up with you if you would like. I realise your head will be all over the place on arrival. What job will your OH be doing if you don't mind me asking.

Hawera reminded me of small town Scotland with regard to shops etc. No doubt your idea of small town Scotland will be different to mine ! I had a friend in Inverness many years ago. Are you even further north than that ?

Ex Aucklander

Whilst living in Spain we decided to return to Australia & move from Sydney to Perth . However someone convinced me that NZ would be closer to our children in NSW & QLD.

I hopped on a plane landed in Auckland & fell in love with Mission Bay.www.missionbay.co.nz Most importantly it was close to a lovely beachfront for walking. Close to the city with good public transport if I did not want to drive. Close to the supermarket & all other shops & services. 6 screen cinema & lots of cafes & restaurants.10 minutes from major hospital.
Nice safe area & lastly it reminded me of the place I spent my childhood in South Africa.

HeatherGirl

Thanks Debbie,

Bad luck on the job front at the council, from looking at seek.nz there doesn't seem to be many jobs in the area, other than dairy work, trades or engineering. I'm a teacher but I may have to end up packing milk cartons!

Inverness is our nearest large town/city which is over 2 hours away. I live in the most northernly town on the British mainland so as I say, I'm used to being out in the sticks! And the weather will be a definite improvement for us, no doubt about that!

Would love to meet up sometime - Wanganui looks nice, I remember it was featured in the Australia/NZ magazine, a feature on reasonable property prices there in comparison to other areas of the North Island. Will send you a PM on arrival.

HeatherGirl

Snap Shot

Bon Voyage Heather Girl. PM me when ready. New Plymouth is your nearest large town as you've already said. We went to Pukekura Park in New Plymouth on Boxing Day last year and it was very nice. We went to a pop concert at Sentry Hill vineyard near New Plymouth in the summer too. Still odd to be hot and sunny at Christmas oh well, a change is as good as a rest !

Hawera, though not huge, has a historic tower. Easy parking at the shops. Coming from, Wick is it ? You might not see a great deal of difference. Kiwis can be reserved/off-hand. Don't take this personally, it's just their way. Which doesn't make it right, but hey ho.

Waverley and Patea are in driving distance but blink and you'll miss Patea but the beach there is nice.

bourbon-biscuit

Somerset> Herefordshire> Somerset> Hawkes Bay> NSW > Cambridge

Boopy

Sunderland to Wellington (north of the city)

TommyLuck

Interesting.

I'm assuming Cambridge, SE of Hamilton, as opposed to the University town.

Many people who aren't clear, or refuse to understand why I'm heading to NZ ask me why I'm going to NZ and tell me Australia is the better option.

In time, I imagine Australia won't be unlikely.

So, if you pardon my asking, why; Hawkes Bay> NSW > Cambridge?

jjg

Bolton to Renting in Papanui, Christchurch (awaiting rebuild on the hill)

simonsi

Us too! Well in Leicestershire, like Nottingham but less gunfire

justjo76

LOL! Whereabouts in Leicestershire? I was born there.. returned for a 2 days visit once in all 37 years . Nottingham has some nice spots

julesnye

From Brighton to Gothenburg to Hove(actually) to Auckland and now Titirangi

simonsi

Sileby

justjo76

not heard of that , but i reckon that's a posh place compared to where i was born. Beaumont Fleas I think i heard it being named once . Charming never been back so I wouldn't know

gaz1277

Doncaster - Reading - Osnabruck - Catterick - Paderborn - Dover - Fallingbostel - Monchengladbach - DUNEDIN (I was in the Army so moved around a lot!!!)