I have lived here in Paraparaumu area (Raumati Beach) for 8 months and only had one miserable cow in the playground who said she didn't want my accent rubbing off on her kids so I told her that could be arranged .... I just wouldn't talk to her anymore.
We are going home for the reason of our Son's health cause we cannot get what we need out here and the UK is where we must be but our life was not so bad there anyway .... our friends are pleased we are returning .... yay .... but I would say have a holiday out here for at least a month, look into things .... don't be one of those families that comes out blind taking a leap of faith .... I mean, would you move to another UK town without looking at it first? I know at least two families that did without coming out first (although we ain't one of them I would wish to add!).