My husband and i are moving to the kapiti coast after a long hard look at the whole district. I wanted beach, outdoor activities, good schools and a place with its own amenities and we've decided on paraparaumu. It does mean though that my husband will have a long commute but we're from the uk and travelling to work is not ususual. Plus he will get some time to go over work on the train in. We have 2 small kids and i wont be working at first so as to settle the kids in, he earns a little over 85 but we still have a lot of outgoing in the uk so will probably work out at about 85 with them all taken off. I'm hoping itll all work out as long as we take the first 6 months carefully, focus on where our money is needed and take it from there. Lifestyles will undoubtedly change but doesnt have to be more expensive good luck!!