Is it rad out West (Auck)?
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Topic: Is it rad out West (Auck)?
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Subject: Is it rad out West (Auck)?
Date Posted: 07 September 2010 at 9:52pm
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I figure there has to be some Westies here right?
We are savingsavingsavingsavingsaving at the moment for enough for a deposit and were planning on looking out at Pukekohe. I've recently changed my mind and want to check out West as well/instead. I've got some friends who live wayyyyyy out West and I'm involved with a few places workwise that'd be way easier to get to from that side. Where are the rad places to live out West? We don't have a gazillion dollars... and the Boy says he doesn't wanna live in a ghetto... but I want some diversity in the types of people my kidlet is exposed to! (At the moment she's at a very white, very middle-class school - not doing it for me!) Any ideas? TIA 
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Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 07 September 2010 at 9:58pm
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I suppose it depends on what sort of area you want to live in. We are in Swanson and I love it. It has a small community feel but it is only 10min to all the shops you need in Henderson. We ahve the train on our doorstep and Bethells beach not too far away. I have never really thought about it but the community is pretty multicultural I think
We used to live in Green Bay and I loved that as well but it is a little busier and more built up ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: pepsi
Date Posted: 07 September 2010 at 10:08pm
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I have lived out West my whole life and am currently in Te Atatu South. Definitely enjoy living here and will probably never move.. Pretty diverse around here I reckon.
Maybe somewhere around Titirangi might appeal to you as it seems to be the place for arty, crafty peeps? They have craft markets 'n stuff out there.. |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 07 September 2010 at 10:16pm
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I'm part hippy, part bogan, part geek.
And yeah, thinking Titirangi-ish. May have to save for an extra 10 years to buy there though. heh. |
Posted By: BeLoved
Date Posted: 07 September 2010 at 10:45pm
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We are from Swanson LOVE it here! Its diverse in culture and has a lot to offer, plus housing is not overpriced in comparison to some other suburbs out west but not "ghetto". There are great little local shops with most of your necessities and the beach is close by, as well as bush walks and parks etc. and its only 20 minutes from the city when the traffic is good.
Titirangi is nice but damp and TBH IMO there are a lot of stuck up" we are so alternative & different" (yet all the same & not actually diverse) types from round that way. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 8:06am
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i could so see you as a westie! ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: CarrieMum
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 9:32am
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Our house is right on the marina in West Harbour which is nice. There is a ferry direct to the city which is a huge bonus. Its also really quick drive to Albany shops which I think are nicer than Henderson. The Westgate mall is fine to grab a few things as there is a big Warehouse there and also a supermarket and some other shops, Dr etc.
The primary school in West Harbout seems cute too. |
Posted By: Flutterby
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 9:50am
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What about out Kumeu way? It's close to the west coast beachs yet still a short drive to the motorway. I am living in Whenuapai at the moment and it is also nice, apart from the planes flying overhead. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 10:28am
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Lol I didn't think west akl had been 'rad' since the 1980's. hehe ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 12:23pm
Caliandjack - Bahahahaha out of work Shorty St actors. heh. And yeah, "rad" is back btw  
Deb - thanks... I think
Codysmum - yeah, my friends live out there. Def on the list of things to consider. I think I want to be a bit further in though... compromises to be made... we'll see. Thanks for all your help! Will def look in to the names mentioned
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Posted By: Joscia
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 12:32pm
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I'd have to agree with you on this! When we were first looking to buy we were considering Titirangi, but then found our place in Green Bay, and I'm so glad we bought there instead! It's totally un-pretentious, sunny, dry, close enough to town (I can get to the CBD in 20 minutes offpeak) but we still have a BIG section with re-generating bush, heaps of lawn to play on & a stream at the bottom. Plus it's loads cheaper... ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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BeLoved wrote:Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 1:13pm
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If Titirangi is too pricey then you could always look further out that way - Laingholm, Huia, Cornwallis .... all very cool little communities, a bit quirky and a cool mix of cultures and people too. Close to lovely beaches, but a little bit out of the way too! Laingholm Primary School is FANTASTIC - my nephew goes there and is doing really well! Check out these places - (I have NO IDEA of your price range, so apologies if I am way out!!) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-property/Residential-property/Houses-for-sale/auction-309708703.htm - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-property/Residential-property/Houses-for-sale/auction-309708703.htm (this is really close to my brothers place so I know its a nice area!) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-property/Residential-property/Houses-for-sale/auction-309880392.htm - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-property/Residential-property/Houses-for-sale/auction-309880392.htm Gorgeous and cute - but might be too small!!! http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-property/Residential-property/Houses-for-sale/auction-294974956.htm - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-property/Residential-property/Houses-for-sale/auction-294974956.htm - needs some TLC but great location down in Huia!
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Posted By: 4thtymlucky
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 8:26pm
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I'm a born and bred Southsider but I have extended family who are born and bred Westies. I spent alot of my teen years growing up there with my grandparents (Henderson) and cousins (Te Atatu) and now one of my best friends lives there (Glen Eden). It's pretty awesome out there and the only reason we bought in Manukau was because it's closer to work otherwise if we worked out west we would have bought out there. All the best to you and have fun house-hunting, you'll love it
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 9:54pm
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I've lived out West my whole life and wouldn't live anywhere else! I've lived in Taupaki, Te Atatu South, Massey and now Whenuapai. As for the planes, I have lived here for so long I barely even notice them overhead! It's a small thing to put up with to live in such an awesome village community. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 10 September 2010 at 9:20pm
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I'm totally into the idea of West now... just gotta keep saaaaaaaaaaaaaaving.... and looking on trademe
P.S. MummyFreckle - thanks for the links. They were great! |
Posted By: kellie
Date Posted: 11 September 2010 at 9:06am
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I used to live out in Laingholm and I loved it. It was right on the beach, and the section was on top of a huge cliff in the bush with the sea below.
Not somewhere I would want to live with DS atm though ------------- 
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 11 September 2010 at 9:17am
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I live on the shore but am directly in the flight path for Whenuapai.. no blarrdy warnings signs over here CJ!!!!! But having lived in London where every house I lived in was in the flight path for heathrow.. meh! -------------   
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Posted By: Aquarius
Date Posted: 11 September 2010 at 4:10pm
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westie here too
swanson all the way....my oldest went to swanson primary which was great school (was a few yrs ago now) like someone mentioned it is close to bush, beach, shops whatever....but then again thats whats great about west aint it.. ------------- http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timers/"> 
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 11 September 2010 at 4:26pm
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Gotta say there are very few white-dominated schools in Akl! I have friends who love New Lynn, TeAtatu Peninsula and Titirangi. As with anywhere there are good parts & not-so-good parts of each area. We are in Lynfield which is right on the boarder between central and West. We love the community here...so many families within walking distance of the kindy + the primary school is right beside it. Half of Lynfield is very expensive, the other half is not so much. I've also heard that Oratia is nice but I'm not up with prices there. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Lulu
Date Posted: 11 September 2010 at 5:29pm
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Have to agree with 'damp' Titirangi. My BFF lives there and I swear you can feel the temperature drop when you drive into the suburb and her family are always sick! Maybe unrelated, but yanno...
I live in Waimauku, 8 minutue out of Kumeu, rural West Auckland. I do like it but must admit to not being able to wait to move back to our house in Whangaparaoa. Give me the beachy feel of the East Coast any day. ------------- Lou http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: kellie
Date Posted: 11 September 2010 at 7:59pm
I also used to live in Waimauku. Up on Waikoukou valley Rd. I liked being close to muriwai beach -------------
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Posted By: JoJames
Date Posted: 11 September 2010 at 8:12pm
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I love west Auckland, even Massey has some really nice areas, left as you come off the royal rd off ramp tends to be good, we used to live to the right and had the armed defenders call out down our street twice in a year.
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Posted By: kellie
Date Posted: 11 September 2010 at 8:44pm
lol, sounds safe -------------
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Posted By: ereynolds
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 12:52pm
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There aren't too many places in West Auck that I wouldn't want to live. Lived in Glendene for years and Sunnyvale as well (by the cemetery). If we could afford it, I would move out Taupaki/Kumeu way.
A friend of mine is looking to buy out Laingholm way and there seem to be a lot of decent looking houses for non ridiculous prices |
Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 15 September 2010 at 1:26pm
haha was that back in the days when they used to come break up parties all the time? I live in Henderson/Western Heights and really like it around here. Two nice schools just up the road too. One of which I'd love to get a job at one day
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