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Kristen

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Lives in Wellington, New Zealand

Registration: 02 September 2012

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Kristen
klunman replied to a thread
11 years ago
Becabops

windy Welly by Becabops

Hi expats in Wellington We are moving to Wellington around August September time. We have two children 7 and 9. We have researched the suburbs as best we can and decided on either Brooklyn or Johnsonville. Both appear to have good primary and ...

Kristen

To clarify and expand on the other post…NO it does not snow at sea level. There was snow at sea level for the first time in 40 years last year! It lasted a day. You will not need snowboots but you will need gumboots! The school in Brooklyn is a ... Read More

Kristen
klunman replied to a thread
11 years ago
Becabops

Weather in Welly by Becabops

Hi all Welly members. We are in the process of moving to Wellington with our two children. After lots of research we have settled on Brooklyn or Johnsonville, as they appear to have good schools. Would love to hear from you if this is right or ...

Kristen

I am sorry I can't compare weather for you as we come from Canada, but at this time of year…yes, it is truly gross. We are even expecting hail, light snow and antarctic winds by the end of the week ;) You don't move to Wellington for the weather but ... Read More

Kristen
klunman replied to a thread
12 years ago
kiwigirl30

French information needed in Auckland... and people :) by kiwigirl30

Hello, My husband has been living in NZ for over 8 years, I am looking for other people in Auckland who might want to catch up for coffee, park with the children so he can have french company (I am from NZ) Sadly also his brother passed away last ...

Kristen

Hi there - We are in Wellington but I am aware of the same organizations in Auckland. Alliance Francaise has a large office in Auckland and I would suggest looking them up and heading straight there!! The other recommendation is going though ... Read More