we did a week recce to Wellington 3 years ago, if agencies like you you may find yourself in an interview situation so be prepared to flip plans, We now live in Auckland but orginally come from rural Cornwall city life was not a bad shock as I thought, I live in torbay at the far end of the North shore but love the access to open countryside, beaches etc on my doorstep but a city/amenities close to hand. TBH other than work I do not go into the city as we have everything we need on the shore
enjoy your week, pm me if you want to know more