rhys 0 #51 January 27, 2007 I have never lived in auckland but have heard the prices are comparable to queenstown. to rent about nz$300-$600 per week depending on your taste and to purchase probably between $300,000 and $600,000 auckland is a shit hole though. It would be better to live in wellington (capital) if you like urban living or somewhere in the south island if you like nature. The south island shits all over the north island with price, scenery, crime (or lack there of)and ease of living (no traffic). Of our 4 million people only 1 million live in the south island which in size is about the same as the north island. The geography is competely different on each island. the south island has thousands of mountans (that cober more area than the europen Alps! there are more than 1200 glaciers in the bottom half of the island and more fresh water than any nation could ever need! Our lakes are up to 450metres deep and are very pure. You are most welcome and when you come to the south island be sure to contact me. I know the best places to jump etc! some nice photos and maps etc.; http://images.google.com/images?q=south+island+new+zealand&ndsp=20&svnum=10&hl=en&rls=GGLR,GGLR:2006-50,GGLR:en&start=0&sa=N"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 43 #52 January 27, 2007 Quote>By example, how many politicians have not exaggerated the faults of their opponents? Probably not many. Now what is exaggeration? At the most basic level it's lying. Another example... I think its common for people to simply accept that politicians make promises they know they cannot keep to get elected. Helen Clark is a honest woman and as part of her last campain she clearly stated that she followed through with every promise made in the last election prior to her geing re-elected. She did follow through with all her promises. The political system in the U.S. and england do not represent the worlds stand on politics. if anything it has shown us all how things should not be done. I'm glad that someone found "the exception that proves the rule" "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vortexring 0 #53 February 2, 2007 QuoteI have never lived in auckland but have heard the prices are comparable to queenstown. to rent about nz$300-$600 per week depending on your taste and to purchase probably between $300,000 and $600,000 auckland is a shit hole though. It would be better to live in wellington (capital) if you like urban living or somewhere in the south island if you like nature. The south island shits all over the north island with price, scenery, crime (or lack there of)and ease of living (no traffic). Of our 4 million people only 1 million live in the south island which in size is about the same as the north island. The geography is competely different on each island. the south island has thousands of mountans (that cober more area than the europen Alps! there are more than 1200 glaciers in the bottom half of the island and more fresh water than any nation could ever need! Our lakes are up to 450metres deep and are very pure. You are most welcome and when you come to the south island be sure to contact me. I know the best places to jump etc! some nice photos and maps etc.; http://images.google.com/images?q=south+island+new+zealand&ndsp=20&svnum=10&hl=en&rls=GGLR,GGLR:2006-50,GGLR:en&start=0&sa=N It's a late reply, but thanks for the info. Overhere you could buy a broom cupboard for around 600 000NZ dollars. Insane. And when I eventually decide to get over there for a vist, I'll be more than happy to give you a shout. Cheers mate. 'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
