Where is the best place to live in NZ

**Bikernereid** · 18th August 2008, 20:20

I have been asked by a potential employer where I would like to be based in NZ. As I have only experienced the North Island and for some reason mostly the west coast I would like to get a little more knowledge of other parts of NZ from residents. I know that everyone will have different opinion and taste but it is a little difficult to gain the experiences for myself.

I would like to know where you would most like to live in NZ and why?

**rachprice** · 18th August 2008, 20:29

Hmmm I chose Tauranga, not that I have actually lived there, visited plenty but I am going to try my hardest to work as a house surgeon there.
Its always sunny, close to Auckland if your that way inclined. Heaps of sweet roads, Close to Taupo track, good surf, it has always just seemed like a happy place to be.
Have lived in Dunedin for the past five years, its not bad but way too cold! Palmerston North is shit!
Wellington is amazing, very cultural there's always sweet live music happening somewhere. Not too big a city...I don't like big so much

**Subike** · 18th August 2008, 20:32

Nelson
Good climate.
Great roads
Happy people
I would love to make Nelson my home base when I retire, as from there I can get to anywhere, north island or south island with the min fuss. There is a large biker community in the area, a great starting point for any bike ralley.
If I need to get some casual work for extra cash, there are heaps of Vineyards and orchards around that always need a casual worker.

**Swoop** · 18th August 2008, 20:33

Tauranga makes sense. Close to Coromandel...

Have they given you all those cities as options?

**Bikernereid** · 18th August 2008, 20:34

Originally Posted by Swoop

Tauranga makes sense. Close to Coromandel...

Have they given you all those cities as options?

Nope but just tying to get a feel of what NZ has to offer and what the regions are like too.

**toebug** · 18th August 2008, 20:35

Tauranga rocks!!!!

Like rachprice said, sun, surf, sand, chicks in bikinis, lots of bikers, the posuer crew, sweet roads, mint people. Hell where else would you want to live!

I lived in Wellington for 9 years and it was great fun, but the shit weather got to me in the end, lived in the waikato for ages but the fog got me there!

**doc** · 18th August 2008, 20:38

Originally Posted by Bikern1mpho

a feel of what NZ has to offer .

Space

**nallac** · 18th August 2008, 20:40

any where except that hole auks...

wouldn't mind living at Waitarere beach.
got only good memorys as a kid there.

**cave weta** · 18th August 2008, 20:42

Wow!- from a biking perspective - ANYWHERE in NZ is cool.
Depends what you are looking for though Im sure. The east coast of the north island between south Auckland and Whakatane has awesome road loops, google Pacific Coast Highway and Coromandel Loop 3 race tracks, safe beaches, lakes, thermal areas
and hot pools. Employment, Restaurants, Pubs, Concerts, Bike shops. Dirt bike riding is well catered for. Taupo hosted 2006 ISDE. Huge MX scene family trailrides every weekend! Over The Top Adventures. Trail Tours.

get over here

**Oakie** · 18th August 2008, 20:44

I've never been there but I'd vote Nelson too. (Top of the South Island). Good location, good climate, neither too big nor too small.

**MyGSXF:Me** · 18th August 2008, 20:46

Originally Posted by Subike

Nelson
Good climate.
Great roads
Happy people
I would love to make Nelson my home base when I retire, as from there I can get to anywhere, north island or south island with the min fuss. There is a large biker community in the area, a great starting point for any bike ralley.
If I need to get some casual work for extra cash, there are heaps of Vineyards and orchards around that always need a casual worker.

Most definitely

Nelson, for all of the above!!!!!

as well as: if you are into the outdoors, we have drop dead stunning mountains, rivers, & beaches.. & all within an hour (ish) drive from the central city! A fantastic arty crafty scene! Tis an incredibly picturesque place to live (check out a heap of my photo attachments)! While it was apparently freezing cold & snowing just out of ChCh today.. I had all the doors & windows open, basking in a glorious day here!!!!

**fatzx10r** · 18th August 2008, 20:47

any where south of welington will do me

**Edbear** · 18th August 2008, 20:49

Orewa. Second choice probably agree with MyGSXF and pick Nelson or the Rye Valley between Nelson and Blenheim. Beautiful!

**oldrider** · 18th August 2008, 20:50

Originally Posted by Bikern1mpho

I have been asked by a potential employer where I would like to be based in NZ. As I have only experienced the North Island and for some reason mostly the west coast I would like to get a little more knowledge of other parts of NZ from residents. I know that everyone will have different opinion and taste but it is a little difficult to gain the experiences for myself.

I would like to know where you would most like to live in NZ and why?

Treat yourself and try "Otematata" you can be a pioneer at whatever you choose, there is virtually nobody else here!

Cheers John.