Good luck with the move Jodie ... you sound quite excited! Not many people can expect to find the perfect place for them as soon as they move here.

The two days I was in Wellington - one day was perfectly beautiful, the other cold and windy. Was still impressed with the place, though.

It is strange what parts of NZ are the hottest - the east coast of both islands get the hottest weather, less rain and cooler winters. Up here in Northland it rarely gets above 27 degrees in summer and it is usually hotter in other parts of the country; it is only during the cooler months that the temperature is often highest in Northland. (Fascinating about Alexandra in the S.I. though - often has the hottest weather in the country! Wonder how that works?)

:)