Korokoro anyone?

[fayevalentine]

Hi All!

I've been looking to rent and found this place in Korokoro which I quite like. Any forumite here staying/stayed in Korokoro? Is it a nice neighborhood?

Thanks!

[cappuccino]

I live in Korokoro - feel free to ask me anything and I'll do my best to answer.

PS - I have a double room to rent in my house if you/anyone is interested.

[fayevalentine]

Hi Cappuccino!

Is it colder up in Korokoro Bcoz of the valley? We saw this house in Korokoro which is really lovely and is considering renting it. Also, is ot a safe neighborhood?

[cappuccino]

It is definitely windy up here because the southerlies blow straight across the harbour to the hills! The southerlies are the cold winds.

Korokoro is a very safe neighbourhood and has an active environmental group (www.keg.org.nz) which I used to be involved with. There is a decile 10 primary school, playgroup, scouts etc. There are lots of bush walks and only a 10 min walk down the hill to the station/Jackson Street shops/supermarket. It is very quiet up here as people don't cut through to anywhere - they are either residents or visitors.

Let me know if you do move to Korokoro.

[fayevalentine]

Hi Cappuccino!

Thanks! We are actually waiting to sign the tenancy contract I read about the KEG and would love to be involved!

What I like, other than the house itself is the view it offers. I like both the sea and the valley and Korokoro offers both also Petone shops are just a 15 min walk away.

Will keep you posted if I get the house in Korokoro

[cappuccino]

Good luck. Hope you like steep hills for riding your bike on, but you wont be alone, there are plenty of other cyclists who like the challenge here!

[fayevalentine]

Hahaha yeah... We climbed the hill for the first viewing of the house. The 2nd time, we took the bus have yet to try with the bike, but most likely I would need to dismount and push for the steep slopes... :/