I love Kiwi....

Horse riding in Newzealand

Please don't forget to read my previous blogs which you might find interesting. While living here, I personally realized New Zealanders are cool minded, hardworking, and like to spend time roaming various places. Being in Wellington, I learned the following things.

What is KIWI?

The people of this country are called kiwi; it is a flightless bird. There is also a fruit of this name and who is fond of kiwi fruit, hopes he/she will be able to understand easily.

Rent is per week not per month

The rental prices for apartments are typically listed on a weekly basis rather than on a monthly basis. It is a confusing but interesting phenomenon which somehow makes the living cost extremely high.

"New Zealand: Home to the Finest Coffee in the Universe"

Besides the incredible culinary offerings, the city also boasts a vibrant café culture, ensuring a continuous supply of excellent coffee throughout the day.

Wellington is the windy capital

It has a nickname, called “Windy Wellington.” The best weather in Wellington is during October to April, when average temperatures are between 17°C and 21°C.

 

Earthquakes

The earth's tectonic plates are in constant motion, albeit at a gradual pace. However, they encounter resistance at their boundaries due to friction. When the force exerted on these edges surpasses the frictional resistance, it results in an earthquake. This seismic event releases energy in the form of waves, which traverse through the earth's crust, leading to the shaking sensation that we perceive. When I was living here, there was a sudden earthquake. Initially I thought it was a strong wind, however, the next moment the building started shaking and I felt as if I am unable to think what to do next?

Driving

Driving on the left is fun, until you get to a roundabout, then it is terrifying.

Explore Wellington’s eclectic Cuba Street

For those who appreciate cities with a unique and unconventional atmosphere, a visit to Wellington is an absolute necessity. One cannot miss the vibrant charm of Cuba Street, adored by both residents and tourists. This lively street is renowned for its diverse range of cafes, bustling markets, vibrant carnivals, live music hotspots, vintage shopping destinations, and captivating historical tales.

Indian Festival

The Diwali Festival is organized by Wellington City Council in partnership with Asia New Zealand Foundation.

New Zealand’s festival

Wellington is home to many interesting events and cultural celebrations, such as World of Wearable Art, Cuba Street Carnival, New Zealand Fringe Festival, The Wellington Folk Festival and so many.

Natural gas

Wellington was one of the original nine towns and cities in New Zealand to be supplied with natural gas.

Sports

Rugby holds the top spot as the most beloved sport in this nation. Additionally, cricket and netball enjoy considerable popularity across the country. New Zealand takes great pride in its formidable cricket team, consistently recognized as one of the strongest in the world. Similarly, the women's netball team showcases exceptional strength and skill, contributing to their prominent standing in the sport. We enjoyed every moment while living in Wellington City. Whenever we did not want to go out on the weekend, we would spend time watching movies at home.

Zealand

Zealand

The beauty of New Zealand is breath-taking and there aren't words to describe how beautiful it is?

The food in New Zealand is outstanding

There are lots of excellent cafes and restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. However, if you want bars and nightclubs, I would request you to stick to Wellington. Customer service is fantastic here. When you go into shops, restaurants, and banks you get great service and help.

Cricket Match in Westpac Stadium

Cricket Match in Westpac Stadium

We had the experience of watching live cricket matches twice at Westpac stadium. One was between the New Zealand and West Indies teams, the other was between the New Zealand and Indian team. New Zealand won both the matches.

One of the best things, I observed that people are nature loving and would not get attracted to a materialistic world. "No one cares what kind of car you drive or how big your house is or what clothes you wear. It is just a more humanistic culture, and people take you at face value, and not with pretenses.

I just wrote here what I felt. Your own experience may be something else.

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