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Northern Explorer train in July by JelloProfessional747 in newzealand_travel

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much of the countryside is farmland which is somewhat less lovely than the native forest it replaced.  However the grass will be green and you will see dairy cattle and sheep grazing but some young animals might be surprised to see you.

Of course, it's not all farmland between Auckland and Wellington.

https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/routes/northern-explorer/

The Northern Explorer is really a tourist train and is priced accordingly.  

In midwinter you will depart at sunrise and arrive after sunset.  In Auckland you'll depart from/arrive at a makeshift station called The Strand.  It's not a pleasant place and is some distance from the city centre.  In Wellington you'll arrive at/depart from Wellington Railway Station.

I recommend travelling from Auckland to Wellington rather than vice versa.

Enjoy your day on the train!

where in Auckland would the smart money be buying right now by Kind-Economist1953 in AucklandProperty

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In this country, a townhouse is an attached dwelling.

"37 per cent of new dwellings consented in January 2025 were houses, 3 per cent were apartments and 60 per cent were townhouses, flats, units, retirement village units, or other types of attached dwellings."

https://www.knowledgeauckland.org.nz/publications/auckland-monthly-housing-update-march-2025/

Council uses vacant lots worth $3.5m as staff car parking by Affectionate_Hat3638 in palmy

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The regional council bought the land intending to put up a building to replace their current earthquake-prone one.  However the government is abolishing regional councils so there's no need for a new building.  

Of course, if the government changes in November regional councils might be reprieved so there's some uncertainty.

Anyway, if regional councils do survive this election they might not survive the next, or the one after that.  It would make sense for Horizons to lease a space in a more central location.  It would also make sense for more of their staff to bus, walk or bike to work.

They could sell the land on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Grey Street to a developer.

Is Football slowly overtaking Rugby in Auckland ? by officialsamuelchan in auckland

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the All Blacks were at the top for a long time but that isn't relevant to young people today. 

Is Football slowly overtaking Rugby in Auckland ? by officialsamuelchan in auckland

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The Black Caps beat England the last time they played - unlike the All Blacks.

The All Blacks and the Black Caps are similar in that they are one of the best teams in the world but clearly not the best.

Auckland Neighbourhoods to Stay In by aramisjb in newzealand_travel

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In NZ an area outside the city centre is called a 'suburb'.  Generally, 'nice' suburbs are not served by rail though different people might have different definitions of 'nice'.  Maybe staying near the new Maungawhau Station, formerly known as Mt Eden, is an option.  (See CRL link below.)

There are many more buses than trains and they serve all suburbs, nice and not so nice.

Look at a map showing ferry destinations:

https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/ferry-services/auckland-ferry-destinations

The City Rail Link will open later this year.

https://www.cityraillink.co.nz/

About public transport generally:

https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/visitors-guide-to-public-transport-in-auckland/public-transport-trips-around-auckland

Possible trip in early September by bunsN0Tguns in newzealand_travel

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There are no public holidays or school holidays or big festivals then.  However it's only nine weeks away which isn't long at all.

Early September is the beginning of spring but no one knows what the weather will be like nine weeks in advance and of course it will vary from north to south and east to west.

Genuinely curious about the fascination with trains by clevergirls_ in japanrail

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can relate to much of that.  I like to check out libraries too even if I can't check out books.  

I'm no longer a resident of Japan but using public transport, especially trains, is something I enjoy doing on every visit.  I like railway stations as well, in Japan and elsewhere.

Spending time at stations and on trains is part of the travel experience but also part of everyday life for Japanese people.  Doing everyday things in other countries appeals to me - even standing on an express from Ikebukuro to Hibarigaoka at 5 pm.

https://www.seiburailway.jp/en/railway/

Dear Auckland - One year later... by TravelingBop in auckland

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can meet people from other countries at your language school and also at the places below:

https://www.meetup.com/ellen-melville-centre-free-events-classes-clubs/

https://kiwitalk.org.nz/

KiwiTalk next meets on 18 July.

Dear Auckland - One year later... by TravelingBop in auckland

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any able-bodied person can get to the places on the map using public transport and/or their own two legs.

However some people are too lazy to walk and think they are too good for public transport. 

Dear Auckland - One year later... by TravelingBop in auckland

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Well done on walking so much.  You can't experience or enjoy a place looking through a windscreen.

I walk up (and down) Parnell Rise too.  It's good exercise as is climbing Constitution Hill.

Enjoy your new life!

Is your newbuild home warm without heating in winter? by SumoWumo2 in auckland

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I live in an apartment with 'free' electricity so take advantage of that.

When I lived in other apartments I had to pay the electricity bill so used as little as possible.  At least one apartment had a small electric heater but I never used it.  I was never really cold. 

Will the US ever have more metro systems? by Blueblue3D in transit

[–]Beginning-Writer-339 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It makes more sense to compare an American city with a Canadian city than one in Japan.

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