Auckland

We would never slam our own region, but according to kiwis, having to live there is pure bad luck: it has too many people, too much traffic, wet winters and sticky summers! Keep it all in perspective, wherever you come from, and you will understand why Auckland rates among the world’s best 10 cities to live in. We are surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the West and the Tasman Sea to the East. Walking across the CBD takes less than an hour, the same time that is needed to drive to the wild beaches of the Waitakere ranges, where the famous movie “The piano” was set. A one hour boat ride will take you to the small paradise island of Waiheke.

Don’t we just love our region?