we came out thinking Mirangi Bay was going to be for us i even had a kindy place waiting for us !
But a good rental was hard to find that wasnt in someones backyard or had a flat underneath -so we headed up to the hibiscus coast - OH didnt have a job at the time so it was a bit of a risk - so glad we have - houses rental and buying wise was cheaper/definately buying more space !
the further along the pennisula you go the cheaper it gets -
We love it - at first i thought there were too many poms here !!
BUt THE FRIENDS I HAVE MADE who are fellow expats have been a great source of support and understanding
My OH is from a holiday island in the channel !!!................
so here (hibiscus coast pennsula) is more suited to us the beaches are fantastic - luckily he got a job in Albany
There are Brits that commute either by ferry/bus or drive into the CBD from here - the kiwis like to live nearer their work - when we got here we thought no one commuted ! we were wrong !