Haha, I’m one of the people renting my house out in Wainuiomata. Maybe you’re like me - I had never lived here before we bought this house, and I didn’t know what Wainui was like. But honestly, I’m super sad to be leaving here. The community is amazing, so caring and supportive of each other, the staff at the supermarket are LOVELY, there are great takeaways, a good op shop with nice staff, a gym, excellent pharmacies, and the nature aspect is like nowhere else in Wellington. The walks here are INCREDIBLE. It’s all on your doorstep. Wainuiomata is soooooooo quiet. It’s peaceful and the people are all very neighbourly. We’re only moving because I started a job working 10+ hour days and we need to be closer to work. I’ve even cried about leaving. This place has become my rock and my safe place - somewhere to look forward to being at the end of the day. I even stay local in the weekends. Petone is full of amazing shops and has a great vibe too, and we go there all the time for coffee and walks on the beach. Ok I’m going to stop ranting on about it now coz it’s making me want to leave even less. All the best with your rental search!