Hi Caz
We had a look at wellington and the surrounding areas. I saw a number of houses in and around the Paraparaumu area, however thought there would be a fair travel to work in wellington.
Agree but currently OH who commutes each day on the train to Wellington, this is about 40 minute journey. He his enjoying the train travel each day and met many friends as many people commute to Wellington
We really want to live close to a city but somewhere quiet enough, so we can enjoy being close to a beach and so that the kids have alot of space to run around and play. Our kids are 7 and 9 years old. But we are still not sure where is the best place!
This is what I was meaning, ours are 15 and 11 and not as reliable on us parents. Believe me though children are much safer in New Zealand, and we was told by a young lady at tourist information when enquiring about school buses, that she traveled on the bus to school on her own at 5 years old (little young for our liking)
When we was choosing areas near Wellington we looked at three areas, Tawa, Johnsonville and Newlands critical factor at the time was the schools selection.
Space is not a question here and schools highly encourage outdoors activities in school hours. You are never far from a beach in New Zealand
How long does it take you to travel from Paraparaumu to wellington?
Currently I don’t travel at the moment, but I will be looking at jobs which may be in Wellington (accounts and project administration background) and do not feel it would be problem commuting on the train. Time to read, relax or admire the scenery
Also are there schools in that area?
Yes Paraparaumu has few junior schools but I believe it depends on the zone you are in to which you attend. We were happy with Paraparaumu beach and did not look at the other schools. Our eldest attends Paraparaumu College.
Your help is much appreciated.
Not a problem, have nosey at our blogg
Northwest Sparrow's Web site Debs
See also ebianca threads as I think they may have just moved to area near Wellington
Thanks, Caz xx