garryhg

Hey All..Thanks for all the info.... God so many choices to think about. It may be a case of trying to rent (if the dog is allowed). This will then allow some time to check the areas.

Hope to see you all soon.

Cheers & All the best

garryhg

Cheers Fireman Al...... How far from the city is stanmore Bay? What are the house prices like?

trigod

I'll just add my 2 cents worth. We arrived a week ago and have decided to settle in Torbay as it is so nice, here is why:

Several stunning beaches.
Nice and quiet.
10mins from the motorway.
15mins from the snow dome.
10mins from Harbour Stadium - rugby.
15mins from Albany shopping, you dont need anything that you cant get here.
20mins from Glenfield - Cars, DIY, Garages etc etc
5mins from Browns Bay, lots of shops, grocery stores, Starbucks (if thats your kinda a thing!)

Took my wife to use park an ride this morning for work - we used the Constallation Drive drop off - 30mins to Auckland City centre and only $5, then you can take buses all round the city or walk. There is also another Drop-off at Albany.

Thats a few things for you to ponder. Hope it helps!!!

Grant

danny.f

Smaller suburb? Nearer the country? House? Garden? Wellington you're looking for son.

trigod

I see your Wellington, Danny F and I raise you Torbay!

karonious

I don't think I can up the ante with sunny Hamilton!

garryhg

Thanks for the info Trigod. Looking at other replies maybe I'm asking for too much...... All I'm saying is we definataly don't want to stay in the city.
Torbay sounds good. I'll look in to it.

Littletoe

Apart from the dog, you're not asking too much at all, just what we all wanted by the sounds of it! The North Shore sounds ideal for you, and I honestly think your'll have no trouble finding somewhere that suits all of your family. There's so much variety here in terms of living style. I know that when I last came here, I loved the North Shore it really suited me, but coming back again, I've found new areas that really hit me and I changed my mind. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say they've had to 'put up' with a particular area or home. Have a look at some rentals online, get a feel for prices, etc. I do think from everything you've said that your'll be very happy here.

Fireman Al

On a clear run i've done it in 25 mins, on a crap day over an hour, depends on what time you need to go, prices go anywhere from mid 300's to anywhere you want it to go....1.3, 1.4$ Million !!!!...rich bast***s...

Al

Fireman Al

Well, i'll see your Wellington, match your Torbay and insert my Stanmore Bay into the equation......Bosh!

Littletoe

Are you really a fireman?

Fireman Al

Sure am.....served in the Uk and have just sorted it for here, start in July.

Al

Littletoe

Oh wow! Good on you! Sorry, I was just wondering!

trigod

You are curious about his hose arent you?

SarahB

hehe.... my OH is over the road right now at the fire station playing with the hoses!