Hi Everyone,
I would love any and all advice the collective wisdom of the forum can give. My OH has just received job offers in Hawkes Bay and Tauranga. I've only visited NZ once, many years ago, and have a vague memory of stunning scenic beauty in both places. We have two children, ages 7 and 9, who will be in primary, so finding good schools is a priority, but we're also interested in the community in both places. I've searched past threads, but I still can't seem to get a handle on the communities of each. I've seen Tauranga described as "like San Diego" and while San Diego is beautiful and has so-called perfect weather, I find it culturally a bit of a vacuum. I'm wondering if Tarangua is similar? Does it feel more like a vacation spot than a good place to meet other people with children, etc? I'm probably more of a Wellington person, in truth but alas there have been no job offers from there. Any advice on the general vibe of both places? Obviously, they're both gorgeous so I know we can't go wrong there. Thanks so much in advance.
HP