What are the redeeming qualities of Tauranga? Or the deal-breakers?

[PirateJafa]

So I've got a Tauranga-based outfit looking to poach me away from where I've been stuck in Auckland. Despite being a little rouch at the moment, they seem pretty serious about turning into a competent and serious contender in the industry, which is promising.

However it does mean moving to Tauranga. Or more accurately, convincing my partner to move to Tauranga with me.

To me, Tauranga/The Mount seems to have a number of upsides - sunnier than Auckland, only 2/3 as many hours in the work week, no traffic to speak of. Possibly most importantly of all, the "rush" to have absolutely everything done by yesterday isn't there.

Downsides are leaving behind work opportunities for my partner, and her family is in Auckland. And rents don't seem to be hugely cheaper than Auckland options.

Long story short, what other redeeming qualities does Tauranga have that I could use to "sell" it to my partner? And is there anything anyone might suggest to watch out for - IE avoid moving into certain areas [Welcome Bay?]?

Much appreciated.


David

[awa355]

You will be further away from Akzle.

[Kickaha]

[B]Long story short, what other redeeming qualities does Tauranga have that I could use to "sell" it to my partner?

Nodrog lives there :niceone:

[JimO]

less darkies

[SMOKEU]

less darkies

Bonus! :shifty:

[Mental Trousers]

It's not Auckland

[haydes55]

There's beaches with waves, people speak predominantly English and it's a great launch place for a hoon around east cape.

[Madness]

The fish & chip shop down the waterfront in TGA is pretty good, the Kaimais are right on Taurangas back doorstep and it's not Auckland. Assuming the new firm will pay all relocation costs, what the fuck are you waiting for?

[PirateJafa]

You will be further away from Akzle.

And further away from Hampton Downs! But evened out a little by being closer to Taupo.


The fish & chip shop down the waterfront in TGA is pretty good, the Kaimais are right on Taurangas back doorstep and it's not Auckland. Assuming the new firm will pay all relocation costs, what the fuck are you waiting for?

Hearing out another offer too, but suspect it won't be a contender [though would be happy to be surprised]. I haven't seen many Asians in the area when I've been down, there isn't any particular anti-Asian sentiment is there? My partner being NZ-born of Chinese heritage.

[Madness]

Hearing out another offer too, but suspect it won't be a contender [though would be happy to be surprised]. I haven't seen many Asians in the area when I've been down, there isn't any particular anti-Asian sentiment is there? My partner being NZ-born of Chinese heritage.

Auckland surely leads the North Island stakes in anti-Asian sentiment, well ahead of any other N.I city I visit. Talk to Nodrog, he knows all about Towel-Wronger. Hell, I never knew they had coconuts down there until Gordy enlightened us all just recently (they have three apparently).

[Akzle]

youre in auckland. Moving anywhere (almost) is going to be an improvement.

[unstuck]

The road that goes out past Kaiete falls.:Punk::Punk:

[Akzle]

whadduz your missus DO, depends what your gonna look for. Surfn or triathlon shit, easy. Shopping even. If she works on container ships.... All things in your favour.
if she likes traffic and lattes and her parents, well. You got decisions.

[Banditbandit]

less darkies


Bonus! :shifty:

I hate to disturb your ignorance and add fuel to your racist fire - but essentially you are wrong

The Maori population of Tauranga is 16.6% while the Maori population of Auckland is 11.1%. (Auckland might just have numerically more, but we are more obvious in Tauranga).

[Mental Trousers]

if she likes traffic and lattes and her parents, well.

Coffees in Auckland are shit for some reason. I've only had the occasional good one when I've been up that way and friends who live up there have found the same thing. Coffee anywhere but Auckland just seems to be brewed better.

[Banditbandit]

Coffees in Auckland are shit for some reason. I've only had the occasional good one when I've been up that way and friends who live up there have found the same thing. Coffee anywhere but Auckland just seems to be brewed better.

'T's the water they use ... Auckland has recycled Waikato River water - flavoured with a few dead bodies (human and animal) and lots of chemicals .. makes for shit coffee!!!

[Swoop]

So you're retiring?
Tauranga is the penultimate step before the graveyard, isn't it?

:msn-wink:

[gjm]

So you're retiring?
Tauranga is the penultimate step before the graveyard, isn't it?

:msn-wink:

I thought that was Nelson? Newly-weds and nearly-deads, I was told... Lol

The Kaimais are fun but have a very high population of police cars per km of decent riding road.
Tauranga looked to me to have been a sleepy seaside town (and all the better for it) which woke up to being somewhere that could sustain business and industry. The bits I have seen are nice.
Waihi Beach is pretty good, too.

[Banditbandit]

The Bay of Plenty beaches are open from Tauranga - Whakatāne and the Eastern Bay beaches are only an hour away - less time than some of the Auckland beaches are from the city ...

[Trade_nancy]

Its a great place..but don't believe there is no traffic gridlock...it's a shit in rush hour between TGA and The Mount....over the bridge.

[gjm]

Oh - if you're going to heading to and from Auckland at all, the Karangahake Pass is really nice. Not the place for any heroics, but a scenic drive or ride.

[TheDemonLord]

Oh - if you're going to heading to and from Auckland at all, the Karangahake Pass is really nice. Not the place for any heroics, but a scenic drive or ride.

Love Karangahake Gorge - several epic moments involving Cage road trips and my band....

[Stirts]

Downsides are leaving behind work opportunities for my partner, and her family is in Auckland. And rents don't seem to be hugely cheaper than Auckland options.

Long story short, what other redeeming qualities does Tauranga have that I could use to "sell" it to my partner? And is there anything anyone might suggest to watch out for - IE avoid moving into certain areas [Welcome Bay?]?

Much appreciated.David

I have lived in Aucks, on and off over the period of 10 years, and trust me TGA is betterer full.stop!

Re: "her family in Auckland" I am the same. My Sister and nieces live up there, but they use every excuse to come down and visit to get away from Aucks. So I bet she will see her family just as much - if not more.

For us to help you "sell" TGA to your partner, it might help if you give us more info about what she likes/does.


Oh - if you're going to heading to and from Auckland at all, the Karangahake Pass is really nice. Not the place for any heroics, but a scenic drive or ride.

Very "scenic" since they reduced the speed limit to 80kms right the way through there. And not once have I been through there and not seen a cop.

[Naki Rat]

Oh - if you're going to heading to and from Auckland at all, the Karangahake Pass is really nice. Not the place for any heroics, but a scenic drive or ride.If Bucklands Beach area will be your regular visiting locality turn off at Ngatea and take the route through Miranda / Kawakawa Bay. When I lived in Omokoroa area (north of TGA) from 97-03 I often visited friends in Howick and travelled that route. Usually light traffic, few cops and interesting road. IMO SH2 through Maramarua to the bottom of the Bombays doesn't make the good bits like K' Gorge worth it, and K' Gorge is between TGA and Ngatea anyway :woohoo:

Don't think TGA has no traffic hassles. Better than Auckland (isn't anywhere?) but if you are choosing suburbs keep commuting in mind.

Weather tends to be more settled and less windy than Auckland too. Expect lots of visitors during the summer :yes:

[Akzle]

whadduz your missus DO, depends what your gonna look for. Surfn or triathlon shit, easy. Shopping even. If she works on container ships.... All things in your favour.
if she likes traffic and lattes and her parents, well. You got decisions.

[PirateJafa]

whadduz your missus DO, depends what your gonna look for. Surfn or triathlon shit, easy. Shopping even. If she works on container ships.... All things in your favour.
if she likes traffic and lattes and her parents, well. You got decisions.

Apologies for the belated reply, have been tied up [figuratively speaking] at work.

She's a PE teacher, though has also made decent money in the past nannying. Also does private cricket coaching. She plays netball and cricket herself. I suspect I'll be carrying the finances for a while, but that's not really a issue for me.


I have lived in Aucks, on and off over the period of 10 years, and trust me TGA is betterer full.stop!

Re: "her family in Auckland" I am the same. My Sister and nieces live up there, but they use every excuse to come down and visit to get away from Aucks. So I bet she will see her family just as much - if not more.

For us to help you "sell" TGA to your partner, it might help if you give us more info about what she likes/does.

Thanks for your opinion, much appreciated! Also added a few details above.


Its a great place..but don't believe there is no traffic gridlock...it's a shit in rush hour between TGA and The Mount....over the bridge.

I've lived in Auckland, Moscow and Wellington - comparatively speaking, it's a stroll. :) Nonetheless, I'll probably be looking in the Papamoa/Maungatapu/Mount areas, as I'll be working in Bayfair. Should avoid any major traffic, especially once the Papamoa motorway section they're improving is finished.

[Drew]

I hate to disturb your ignorance and add fuel to your racist fire - but essentially you are wrong

The Maori population of Tauranga is 16.6% while the Maori population of Auckland is 11.1%. (Auckland might just have numerically more, but we are more obvious in Tauranga).I would have thought there are fewer from the warmer pacific islands though, so that stat doesn't mean a lot.

Old man lives in Tauranga, reckon I see a lot more white trash than darkies there though when I go to visit...so naturally I quite like it.

Plus, I tend to visit Gordie and Tina. Doesn't get more white trash than the three of us, some other sidecar racers, and Jay Lawrence sitting round swiggin woodys from a 440.

[Akzle]

She's a PE teacher,
50/50 shell find a posy shes happy with.

nannying.
probably. Sporadic at first. Reputation. Or an organisation.

private cricket coaching.
given how shit cricket is she probably wouldnt want to admit to doing it publicly.[/QUOTE]

She plays netball and cricket herself.


easy to find clubs looking what for.
But you should encourage her to take up less gay games.

[nodrog]

Nodrog lives there :niceone:

That there should be the only selling point one needs.


less darkies

Less than where?


And further away from Hampton Downs! But evened out a little by being closer to Taupo......

Both those are 1 1/2hrs away, theres also the TECT park for heaps more freaky shit


....I haven't seen many Asians in the area when I've been down, there isn't any particular anti-Asian sentiment is there? My partner being NZ-born of Chinese heritage.

We have heaps of Asians too, Ive counted more than 5 in the same place at one time. We love Asians here, especially ones that can cook butter chicken, or have funny voice like Spray and walk away man.


The road that goes out past Kaiete falls.:Punk::Punk:

that's pretty shit, but as you are from Gore I understand where you are coming from (behind mostly aye?)


I hate to disturb your ignorance and add fuel to your racist fire - but essentially you are wrong

The Maori population of Tauranga is 16.6% while the Maori population of Auckland is 11.1%. (Auckland might just have numerically more, but we are more obvious in Tauranga).

I hate to disturb your ignorance but darkies are made up from all shades of Brown.


Its a great place..but don't believe there is no traffic gridlock...it's a shit in rush hour between TGA and The Mount....over the bridge.

You're having a fuckin laugh aint ya? theres more than one bridge now. I travel from Gate Pa to the mount every day for work, takes 12 mins max.


....., as I'll be working in Bayfair. Should avoid any major traffic, especially once the Papamoa motorway section they're improving is finished.

Don't even factor traffic into anything, its not worth worrying about. And you can get from Papamoa to Bayfair without even using that piece of motorway and its probably just as quick.

What you do for a job? Does it pay heaps? If so can you hook me up with one?

[saul]

Its to late, Tga is full. The last thing Tga needs is Jaffa's thinking they can just pop down here:angry: especially the way they mess up the corro loop with all their clutter:facepalm:

[Akzle]

The last thing Tga needs is Jaffa's thinking they can just pop down here:angry:

fucking oats.
Do you want to get married?

[Grashopper]

The only downside I see in moving from AKL to Tauranga is that your partner doesn't have a job. If you guys can survive on one salary at least for a short while (and with survive I mean food, roof and motorbikes of course...) then there is no downside at all.

But there are many upsides:

1) It's not Auckland
2) No comparable traffic
3) It's beautiful there
4) More relaxed
5) Won't take you ages until you find some nice bike roads... I mean of course nice places to go and have a hike and picnic with your partner...;)
6) It has cafes, pubs, restaurant, cinema(s?) etc so you guys won't miss anything like that
7) Close enough to Auckland for family, shopping etc
8) Far away enough from Auckland to not to be too close to family...
9) It won't take you ages to get to the beach
10) Its big enough for your partner to find a job or jobs (and I heard they do have kids and schools and sports clubs there, too, so here you go :D)
11) If you don't like it after 1 year, 2 years whatever, you can always go back to AKL, but at least you tried and you won't regret not going.

[DMNTD]

If you have a good paying job do what you can to keep it as the job market (pay and decent roles) is shit compared to where you are coming from.
The Kaimais are a nice stretch of road however it does become a little "done" after a bit.
Coro is just "there" and doesn't take long for it to lose its shine too (just like anywhere).


Its a great place..but don't believe there is no traffic gridlock...it's a shit in rush hour between TGA and The Mount....over the bridge.
Obviously you are taking the piss right? Commuted much in Auckland? :blink:

[scumdog]

So I've got a Tauranga-based outfit looking to poach me away from where I've been stuck in Auckland. Despite being a little rouch at the moment, they seem pretty serious about turning into a competent and serious contender in the industry, which is promising.

However it does mean moving to Tauranga. Or more accurately, convincing my partner to move to Tauranga with me.

To me, Tauranga/The Mount seems to have a number of upsides - sunnier than Auckland, only 2/3 as many hours in the work week, no traffic to speak of. Possibly most importantly of all, the "rush" to have absolutely everything done by yesterday isn't there.

Downsides are leaving behind work opportunities for my partner, and her family is in Auckland. And rents don't seem to be hugely cheaper than Auckland options.

Long story short, what other redeeming qualities does Tauranga have that I could use to "sell" it to my partner? And is there anything anyone might suggest to watch out for - IE avoid moving into certain areas [Welcome Bay?]?

Much appreciated.


David

It's a long way from here - THAT'S a redeeming factor!

[scumdog]

Its a great place..but don't believe there is no traffic gridlock...it's a shit in rush hour between TGA and The Mount....over the bridge.

True, I found it to be grid-lock capital...and I don't do bulk traffic.

[saul]

fucking oats.
Do you want to get married?

No you are an Antisemite:angry2:

[SMOKEU]

No you are an Antisemite:angry2:

Why would you have it any other way?

[Akzle]

No
me neither! We have so much in common! Should like totally hook up!

you are an Antisemite:angry2:

no im not...

[rustyrobot]

I haven't seen many Asians in the area when I've been down, there isn't any particular anti-Asian sentiment is there? My partner being NZ-born of Chinese heritage.

I dunno - weren't they the crowd that kept voting in Winston. He's big on that 'getting ahead by running down other people' stuff.

There is some fantastic riding on your door-step from Tauranga, and without having to travel for an hour down a motorway to get there. One of the down-sides is that being a tourist town you'll get frustrated with crowds and lack of parking over peak summer months. But you'll also have those beautiful beaches on your doorstep.

[Indiana_Jones]

It's not Auckland

^^ this.

-Indy

[Stirts]

I suspect I'll be carrying the finances for a while, but that's not really a issue for me.

Then move!! :D

Oh and... lookie lookie. http://www.seek.co.nz/jobs/in-bay-of-plenty/tauranga?cid=sk:main:nz:browsehome:cities#dateRang e=999&workType=0&industry=6123&occupation=6124%2C6134&graduateSearch=false&salaryFrom=0&salaryTo=999999&salaryType=annual&advertiserID=&advertiserGroup=&keywords=&page=1&isAreaUnspecified=false&location=5089&area=5091&nation=&sortMode=ListedDate&searchFrom=filters&searchType=browse
Although a fixed term tenure, still a good way to get her foot in the door for other jobbies in TGA - if in fact the above is the level she teaches at, and not phased about Christian part, or the Bethlehem part if your likely to be Papamoa/Mt based :D


Or...
http://www.porse.co.nz/content/childcare-tauranga

Just sayin'

[Drew]

whadduz your missus DO, depends what your gonna look for. Surfn or triathlon shit, easy. Shopping even. If she works on container ships.... All things in your favour.
if she likes traffic and lattes and her parents, well. You got decisions.Man, you gotta ease up on the glue sniffing!

[Trade_nancy]

[QUOTE=nodrog;1130691748]That there should be the only selling point one needs.



You're having a fuckin laugh aint ya? theres more than one bridge now. I travel from Gate Pa to the mount every day for work, takes 12 mins max.
Nope...no joke...it's easy from the Gate Pa/Greerton end....try going from the city end down to the shit hole of a round-about out towards Sulphur Point and over the new bridge at peak time - it is not a quick and easy home time commute...unless you work nights.

[nodrog]

That there should be the only selling point one needs.



You're having a fuckin laugh aint ya? theres more than one bridge now. I travel from Gate Pa to the mount every day for work, takes 12 mins max.

Nope...no joke...it's easy from the Gate Pa/Greerton end....try going from the city end down to the shit hole of a round-about out towards Sulphur Point and over the new bridge at peak time - it is not a quick and easy home time commute...unless you work nights.

what sort of a retard would go that way to the mount?

[DMNTD]

what sort of a retard would go that way to the mount?

A trade one Gordon, hypothetically

[ducatilover]

The weather and the women.
Other than that? Horrid drivers if you head out of town. Lots of kiwifruit.
Pretty good night scene.

Women, lots of lovely women