Working near to the University...Where to live?
Sep 15th 2012, 2:56 am
#16
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Re: Working near to the University...Where to live?
Thank you, it is all a bit chicken and egg in a way and I am probably more worried about getting the schooling wrong! My kids are 3 and 7, the 7 year old is very bright and I do not want the move to jeopordize her education, I want her life enhanced! We visited in July, but we were there only a short time, so it was difficult to get a feel for anywhere. Looking on maps and on realestate NZ website is just throwing me into a fit of sheer panic. Perhaps I need to chill abit and go with the flow
...... no, on second thoughts, I need to get things sorted in a control freak kind of way!!!
All very daunting
...... no, on second thoughts, I need to get things sorted in a control freak kind of way!!!All very daunting
Kohimarama School (you can search it on the web) has excellent reputation. Chhildren start school at 5 years. Mission Bay has kindergarden.
I used to drive to University of Auckland in 20 -30 minutes from Mission Bay.
For rental or house sales look at www.trademe,co.nz
Sep 17th 2012, 2:14 am
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Re: Working near to the University...Where to live?
you may also need to consider the next school as well the reason I was put off eastern suburbs was the secondary education was not deemed to be good and house prices are expensive, I suggest you take your time schools are on wind down from November on, they are relaxed here about children not being in scholl not like the UK. Come over and get a feel visit many areas, get the book as I said before and visist many schools they all have a different feel
Sep 19th 2012, 3:57 am
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Re: Working near to the University...Where to live?
Thank you, it is all a bit chicken and egg in a way and I am probably more worried about getting the schooling wrong! My kids are 3 and 7, the 7 year old is very bright and I do not want the move to jeopordize her education, I want her life enhanced! We visited in July, but we were there only a short time, so it was difficult to get a feel for anywhere. Looking on maps and on realestate NZ website is just throwing me into a fit of sheer panic. Perhaps I need to chill abit and go with the flow ...... no, on second thoughts, I need to get things sorted in a control freak kind of way!!!
All very daunting
...... no, on second thoughts, I need to get things sorted in a control freak kind of way!!!All very daunting
If you can afford it I recommend you also investigate private schools, there are some good ones in Auckland. May I suggest that you start with these resources and take it from there.
http://www.giftedchildren.org.nz/links.php
http://www.giftedchildren.org.nz/forum/list.php?f=3
Once you've got her settled you can think about where you want to live.
Last edited by Expat Kiwi; Sep 19th 2012 at 4:00 am. Reason: added another link
