New Zealand
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John Cardinal wrote: Vancouver or Victoria Beautiful places, both, though I like the sense of isolation on the island better than the big city. Of course, I haven't been there in 30 years so I imagine it's quite ruined by civilization by now.
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Well it's about time you came up for a visit, it's just a short drive from your place:-D
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We'll actually B.C. has areas that mirror every single climate in the world: There is a desert in southwestern B.C., Taiga to the north, tropical rainforest on the west coast, the Rocky mountains etc etc. Here on Vancouver Island where I am which is about 5 miles inland from the ocean it's been mostly above 30C all summer and the days of rain since early June I could probably count on one hand, but Vancouver is of course on the ocean and that levels the temperature pretty much. If you like hot, you go inland a bit, if you like temperate, you live by the ocean. If you like cold you live up in the mountains etc. And yes it does rain in the winter a lot here, but I actually love that and it doesn't stop me from going out mountain biking etc. In fact, mountain biking is improved immeasurably when your covered in mud the whole time. Also we live right near a moutain with a ski resort so any time in the winter I can drive up out of the rain and into the snow and go skiing. I know that a lot of people that move here from Toronto are about ready to slit their wrists at the end of their first winter here with all the rain and clouds, but that's exactly what I love about winters here.
> Well actually B.C. has areas that mirror every single climate in the world That's one of the things I like about New Zealand. Maybe I should check BC out as well. ;P Why is the phrase "It's none of my business" always followed by "BUT..." ;P
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> Well actually B.C. has areas that mirror every single climate in the world That's one of the things I like about New Zealand. Maybe I should check BC out as well. ;P Why is the phrase "It's none of my business" always followed by "BUT..." ;P
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"We sent troops to Afghanistan. You never hear about it. We have huge government scandals. You never hear about it. It's all 'America did this,' and 'Europe says that,'" exclaimed Perth resident Paul Watson. "Well, we're right in the thick of things now, so let's just see if you can you ignore us." Paul really gets around huh? :rolleyes: ;P Paul ;)
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He's quite the world traveller, our Mr. Watson!:-D
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Well it's about time you came up for a visit, it's just a short drive from your place:-D
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](http://www.canucks.com)Sonork 100.11743 Chicken Little "You're obviously a superstar." - Christian Graus about me - 12 Feb '03 Within you lies the power for good - Use it!
Indeed! But there's a minor hassle with your immigration people - they won't let me in, even to visit.
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Hey I'm a New Zealand Citizen, who's been living in Toronto, Canada since he was three. I'm seriously considering moving back to New Zealand, for the better climate, and because I think the lifestyle will be more in tune with what I enjoy. Are there any other Kiwi CPians out there who can tell me about - the software industry over there? - Are software people in demand? - Could I have a rewarding career without living in Auckland? - I'm into scuba, motorbiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, mountaineering, snowboarding, sailing, windsurfing... basically anything involving the outdoors. Which cities/towns would you recommend, for career and lifestyle? - Do you know of any good websites for real estate or job posting databases? - Any other thoughts? Adam ;P Why is the phrase "It's none of my business" always followed by "BUT..." ;P
AdventureBoy wrote: >- the software industry over there? exists, but is small and specialized. AdventureBoy wrote: - Are software people in demand? limited AdventureBoy wrote: - Could I have a rewarding career without living in Auckland? You can earn money outside of Auckland, but the best prospects are obviously in Auckland and the highest costs, etc. AdventureBoy wrote: - I'm into scuba, motorbiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, mountaineering, snowboarding, sailing, windsurfing... basically anything involving the outdoors. Which cities/towns would you recommend, for career and lifestyle? Bay of Plenty, or Hawkes Bay towns or Cities also Christchurch. But stuff really is not that far apart. AdventureBoy wrote: - Do you know of any good websites for real estate or job posting databases? Sorry I never look at them, but http://www.netcheck.co.nz/ is meant to be good and google should help you find property. AdventureBoy wrote: - Any other thoughts? The NZ dollar is currently higher valued then it normally is, more due to the weak US$. A lot of IT work is done for overseas clients because of this. If you can get a contract in the US or Canada, and then work from NZ you will be obviously advantaged. The software industry is small and competitive so don't expect great pickings. Also there are a lot of funny languages used and decent C++ is a minor player. Regardz Colin J Davies
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It's over 10 years since I was in Vancouver but I loved it! If I was going to live in North America, that's where I would go. Although I've heard it's changed quite a lot in recent years. Oddly enough, I found Toronto to be amazingly like Melbourne, Australia. I found it quite boring :-)
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Taka Muraoka wrote: amazingly like Melbourne, Australia. I found it quite boring :omg: Blasphemy! I'm learning to appreciate Toronto more and more but I still yearn for Melbourne. Winter sucks but spring to Autumn are great. Cycling along beach road, the cafe's, surfing down at Bell's beach, head out to Arapiles for some climbing, up to Hotham for snowboarding, awesome restaurants, pubs in South Melbourne and St Kilda. aaaaahhhh... cheers, Chris Maunder
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AdventureBoy wrote: >- the software industry over there? exists, but is small and specialized. AdventureBoy wrote: - Are software people in demand? limited AdventureBoy wrote: - Could I have a rewarding career without living in Auckland? You can earn money outside of Auckland, but the best prospects are obviously in Auckland and the highest costs, etc. AdventureBoy wrote: - I'm into scuba, motorbiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, mountaineering, snowboarding, sailing, windsurfing... basically anything involving the outdoors. Which cities/towns would you recommend, for career and lifestyle? Bay of Plenty, or Hawkes Bay towns or Cities also Christchurch. But stuff really is not that far apart. AdventureBoy wrote: - Do you know of any good websites for real estate or job posting databases? Sorry I never look at them, but http://www.netcheck.co.nz/ is meant to be good and google should help you find property. AdventureBoy wrote: - Any other thoughts? The NZ dollar is currently higher valued then it normally is, more due to the weak US$. A lot of IT work is done for overseas clients because of this. If you can get a contract in the US or Canada, and then work from NZ you will be obviously advantaged. The software industry is small and competitive so don't expect great pickings. Also there are a lot of funny languages used and decent C++ is a minor player. Regardz Colin J Davies
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This could be addictive
**The minion's version of "Catch :bob: "It's a real shame that people as stupid as you can work out how to use a computer. said by Christian Graus in the Soapbox
Thank you kindly for your help! P.S. I checked out your bio, to see where you are from... 1500m fly?!? Is that even possible for mere mortals?!? ;P Why is the phrase "It's none of my business" always followed by "BUT..." ;P
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Taka Muraoka wrote: amazingly like Melbourne, Australia. I found it quite boring :omg: Blasphemy! I'm learning to appreciate Toronto more and more but I still yearn for Melbourne. Winter sucks but spring to Autumn are great. Cycling along beach road, the cafe's, surfing down at Bell's beach, head out to Arapiles for some climbing, up to Hotham for snowboarding, awesome restaurants, pubs in South Melbourne and St Kilda. aaaaahhhh... cheers, Chris Maunder
Couldn't agree more :-) Melbourne is a great place to live. But being in Toronto felt like I was back in Melbourne :rolleyes:
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Hey I'm a New Zealand Citizen, who's been living in Toronto, Canada since he was three. I'm seriously considering moving back to New Zealand, for the better climate, and because I think the lifestyle will be more in tune with what I enjoy. Are there any other Kiwi CPians out there who can tell me about - the software industry over there? - Are software people in demand? - Could I have a rewarding career without living in Auckland? - I'm into scuba, motorbiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, mountaineering, snowboarding, sailing, windsurfing... basically anything involving the outdoors. Which cities/towns would you recommend, for career and lifestyle? - Do you know of any good websites for real estate or job posting databases? - Any other thoughts? Adam ;P Why is the phrase "It's none of my business" always followed by "BUT..." ;P
Hey, hi Adam, I'm supposed to be dashing off to the UK for a family emergency, but have been held up by 24 hours due to a typhoon in Hong Kong (http://onenews.nzoom.com/onenews\_detail/0,1227,218034-1-9,00.html -- how come everyone *else* knew about this and not me??) While kicking around today came across your Lounge post. I probably can't answer it all in full, but if you want some advice or whatever, do drop me an email, which I'll pick up in a week or so. I moved out to NZ from London back in 1999, for a one year holiday, decided I liked the place so much and stayed. Great lifestyle!! Personally,I'd recommend living on the South Island. While Christchurch isn't the greatest city--it is in my opinion parochial and conservative--it does have *fantastic* access to the outdoor lifestlye! Snowboarding one hour from my front door. Surfing a 3 minute jog from my front door (ah, the beauty of Sumner!) Port Hills (for mountain biking, climbing, ...) just behind me. Wellington would be somewhere else I would probably be very happy to live, but I've only spent about 6 weeks on the North Island, compared to my nearly 4 years on the South Island. (Note to myself: must go back north again soon...) Lots of websites around: nzjobs.co.nz, seek.co.nz, ... Yeah, drop me an email. Oh, and I must remeber to ask Chris about good places to go to in Melbourne--heading over there for a weekend with my girlfriend next month... after the rugby World Cup of course. As a Pom living in NZ I don't feel I can loose in this years World Cup :-D Cheers, Jon
