Hi everyone
Me and the other half are due to move to Wellington at the beginning of May.
IWe're starting to look at rental properties and already have some tips regarding areas to look. I'll be based job wise in Porirua and husband doesn't have work yet so will be able to be (relatively) flexible. We're aware that the best bet will be to have a look round once we're there but I won't have much time before starting work so we're trying to think ahead.
What I can't seem to find anywhere is info on the sort of amenities that are on offer in the various suburbs. Essentially we are a couple in our late 30's, no children (and no plans for any). We both run and hike and husband plays football and I do yoga. We also enjoy cycling and mountain biking although it'll be a while before our bikes arrive. We also like to eat out and have a drink so would need a few decent restaurants/bars nearby although being near to Wellington as long as there's a handful of these that is not a problem.
We're also keen to meet people of a similar age as we don't know anyone in the area at present. We're pretty sociable and easygoing.
The areas we've looked at so far (bearing a mind a commute to Porirua and possibly Wellington city) are:
- Johnsonville
- Khandallah
- Newlands
- Plimmerton
- Whitby
- Titahi Bay
- Paremata
We think rental wise Johnsonville and Plimmerton are looking the most affordable but any advice about any of these areas or other potential areas would be useful. I'm aware that Porirua seems to get a pretty bad press on here and am not sure why so any hints and tips would be great.
Thanks everyone!