Expat Forum For Expats, For Moving Overseas And For Jobs Abroad Get A Moving Quote

Go Back   Expat Forum For Expats, For Moving Overseas And For Jobs Abroad > Expat Forums by Country > New Zealand Expat Forum for Expats Living in New Zealand
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Terms & Conditions Acceptable Use Policy Take Down Policy Privacy Policy Contact Us

New Zealand Expat Forum for Expats Living in New Zealand Have you moved to New Zealand from another country? Or are you thinking about making New Zealand your new home? Want to meet others like you and discuss Real Estate, sport, socialising, food, cars, insurance, laws, taxes and anything related to New Zealand? You have come to the right place. This forum is dedicated for Expats now living in New Zealand.

New Life, New Zealand!

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 6th April 2008, 07:12 PM
The_Stanleys The_Stanleys is offline
Expat Newbie
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1
Rep Power: 0
The_Stanleys is on a distinguished road
Default New Life, New Zealand!

My wife and I have been thinking about moving to New Zealand for a while and have finally decided to take the plunge next year. This gives us a whole year to sort things out.
We went to the Expo in London yesterday and got loads of info on jobs and areas. Our only concern is the climate and the best areas to settle. We don't want to be living in a major city like Auckland, even though the weather is better more north, but wanted the best place for our health, skills and life style. I could persue a job in Invercargill, but thought it was too far south to be in a nice climate?

Any feedback would be appriciated.

Thanks.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 6th April 2008, 08:40 PM
kaz101's Avatar
kaz101 kaz101 is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: South Australia - there's no better place to be!
Posts: 1,388
Rep Power: 147
kaz101 has a spectacular aura aboutkaz101 has a spectacular aura about
Send a message via Skype™ to kaz101
Default

Hi The Stanleys,

Welcome to the forum.

We moved from the UK to Australia in July 2007 so we know what you are going through even though it's a different country you are moving to.

Have you checked out the Met's weather site for New Zealand? It's at
NEW ZEALAND WEATHER TODAY:MetService.com - Weather.

Regards,
Karen
__________________
Do you wish you were a Money Magnet? See www.money-magnets.net for more info and free registration
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 19th April 2008, 02:54 AM
familyof5 familyof5 is offline
Expat Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 19
Rep Power: 0
familyof5 is on a distinguished road
Smile

Hi, I've not been to Invercargill but have seen the weather reports and spoken to locals. I believe it is of a similar climate to the UK in the summer and very cold in the winter. Whilst the weather is still reaching good temperatures in the north island, it is snowing in Otago region (north of Invercargill). Central heating is rare and you have to watch when finding property that it is well insolated. Further north on the S Island, Christchurch, the summer is hot and the winter cold. If climate is an important factor to you, you will probably find Invercargill a little too cold for you. Hope this is of help.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 17th May 2008, 09:03 AM
isle of wighter isle of wighter is offline
Expat Newbie
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Gore, New Zealand
Posts: 7
Rep Power: 0
isle of wighter is on a distinguished road
Default Not too cold!!

Hello,
I live in Gore, about half an hour from Invercargill. We are more likely to get cold weather down here than anywhere else, and the frost's can play a havoc on the road in winter, but honestly it doesnt get that cold. It's still warmer than home most days, and this year we had on average warmer summer days than anyone else in the south island. This year it has gotten colder quicker, wasnt really much of an autum, we have already had two snow's, but they wernt bad.
If i had to pick a place it would be Christchurch, not nearly as big as Auckland, and it has a great hospital, nice people, great shopping and everything you could need. Invercargill is alright, but it's a very small place, especially coming from over there, and there is only so much you can do there, also your schooling options are limited. But thats just my opinion, i hope everything goes well for your family.
Katie
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 18th May 2008, 09:59 AM
CdnKiwi CdnKiwi is offline
Expat Newbie
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Whangarei, soon to be Christchurch
Posts: 8
Rep Power: 0
CdnKiwi is on a distinguished road
Default

I live in the North of the North Island and I have never been so cold in my entire life! I think the secret to a comfortable life in New Zealand is to get a relatively modern home (ie insulation and some form of central heating). If you have a comfortable home and dress for the conditions outside, you'll be sweet.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Reply


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
new zealand Dreamer Introductions 2 11th March 2008 11:58 AM
Teachers in New Zealand? kdixon New Zealand Expat Forum for Expats Living in New Zealand 0 2nd February 2008 08:26 PM
ot looking to move to new zealand. rachel.mills3 New Zealand Expat Forum for Expats Living in New Zealand 2 17th January 2008 01:08 PM
Is life in OZ BBQ's, Beach life, Fun in the sun?? Better-life Introductions 2 12th December 2007 08:48 PM
Moving to New Zealand Dochertys France Expat Forum for Expats Living in France 6 27th September 2007 11:42 PM

LEGAL NOTICE
By using this Website, you agree to abide by our Terms and Conditions (the "Terms"). This notice does not replace our Terms, which you must read in full as they contain important information. You must not post any defamatory, unlawful or undesirable content, or any content copied from a third party, on the Website. You must not copy material from the Website except in accordance with the Terms. This Website gives users an opportunity to share information only and is not intended to contain any advice which you should rely upon. It does not replace the need to take professional or other advice. We have no liability to you or any other person in respect of any content on this Website.
Latest Active Threads

Some other areas of the site you might find useful
Shop at The Expat Store | Expats Guide to Moving Overseas | Expats Guide to Buying Property Abroard | Guides to Working Abroad | Retiring Overseas Guides | Moving Overseas Guides | Expat Country Guides | Expat Property Guides | Cost of Living | Health Care Guides | Overseas Property For Sale | New York Forum


All times are GMT. The time now is 01:37 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.0.0