Hi Slackie, I may be too late, but will pass this on never-the-less. I am a kiwi marry to a Leicester lass and living here (til we go back to NZ). If you are moving to the North Island and work is of vital importance then there really are only 2 easy options. Auckland or Wellington and their surrounding suburbs. Unemployment is quite high in NZ however these two cities are large and do have employment to offer. Plumbers in NZ are still very much required and are paid well, particularly if you work for a well known company. The wages and subsequently the cost of living is high in Auckland. Wellington not so much, although still higher than the South Island. Wellington is very hilly and tight knit, auckland varies from flat to hilly but is very sprawling. Auckland is big city living but at a NZ pace. There are obviously many other places to live in the North Island, but for example, if you moved to Napier, a very art-deco city on the east coast, unbelievable weather, you would be pushed to find work. Moving around NZ is very easy, the roads are quiet compared to here (with the exception of Auckland's motorways in rush hour). Rellocation is not as expensive as people seem to think and it is not uncommon for people to move somewhere to "try it out", then move somewhere else if its not all its cracked up to be. I am sure you have looked into many things already and may even have tried this one....check out the situations vacant section at www.nzherald.co.nz Auckland's biggest newspaper, you may find more out there...or email me if you have anymore questions... sj2gether@hotmail.com
good luck
Stu

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