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Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is where Government can be found and where there is a strong cultural emphasis. By international standards, Wellington is a small city. However, for its size (around 500,000 people in the region) it has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with a vibrant inner city and strong sense of community.
The city council is very active and has positioned Wellington as the events and cultural capital of New Zealand.
It is also the home of our film industry where famous director Peter Jackson (including films such as Lord of the Rings, King Kong and soon to be released Lovely Bones) makes his home.
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Education _ New Zealand primary schools
generally cater to boys and girls 5yrs _ 12yrs.
Secondary schools look after children 13 _ 18yrs.
You can choose between state run schools and
private schools. There are single-sex schools
available too. Our Universities are of the highest
standards.
www.minedu.govt.nz
www.victoria.ac.nz
www.massey.ac.nz
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_ Our banking system is one of the most modern in the
world. It is a fairly straightforward process to open an account with
them and seek out lending to purchase a home or a vehicle.
Here is a list of some of the major banks in New Zealand:
www.anznational.co.nz
www.kiwibank.co.nz
www.asb.co.nz
www.tsb.co.nz
www.bnz.co.nz
www.westpac.co.nz
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Living In Wellington
Often described as ..little San Francisco.., Wellington is a city of hills and
valleys and the most beautiful harbour. You and your family can choose
to live in hilltops surrounded by bush and expansive views
or downtown in modern apartments close to shops and the entertainment
quarter. You may prefer to live beachside or near a rugged coastline.
Whatever your preference you will find Wellington is friendly and
sophisticated. It will get under your skin and then nothing else will do.
_ Wellington has an eclectic mix of houses ranging from
wooden villas to modern apartments. Homes are generally of a wooden
construction, well suited to the environment and historic nature of
Wellington. You will find homes for sale on these links:
www.trademe.co.nz
www.tommys.co.nz
www.harcourts.co.nz
www.speedrenting.co.nz
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_ A major benefit of Wellington is it is not spread out.
Rather it is condensed making travel around the city very easy.
From the Northern and Eastern suburbs of the city, there is a good train
and bus service. From the Southern and Western suburbs, there is a
good bus service.
www.metlink.co.nz
www.aa.co.nz
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