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Expat Children Guide<\/h2>\n

Auckland is a great city for families and a wonderful place to raise children. Wherever you go in the city, you run into parents with children \u2013 at restaurants and cafes as well as on the beaches and at the numerous parks that dot the landscape. On weekends, it seems nearly every grassy area in the city is hosting youth soccer or rugby game or a cricket match. And those kids who aren\u2019t playing a team sport are likely competing in a youth-run or triathlon, or splashing in the water, or playing on a playground.<\/p>\n

Auckland is a safe city with a very low crime rate. Gun ownership is not legal for most residents, so you don\u2019t need to worry that your child\u2019s next playdate might take place at a house with a weapon. Kidnappings and other crimes against children are extremely rare. This is not to say you don\u2019t need to take any precautions whatsoever \u2013 when it comes to children, it is always wise to use common sense. But as far as issues of safety and security are concerned, Auckland is a great place to grow up.<\/p>\n

Most parents feel comfortable letting their children walk to school or the local dairy, and it\u2019s fine for older kids to go to the beach with their friends to \u201chang out\u201d \u2013 provided they know how to swim, of course! The waters of the Waitamata Harbour are calm and safe. However, letting your children tackle the massive waves and dangerous rips of the West Coach beaches alone is not for the faint of heart.<\/p>\n

The mild climate and proximity to beaches, forests and mountains means Auckland is packed with activities for children. These range from typical neighbourhood playgrounds to full-fledged recreation destinations ranging from Snowplanet (http:\/\/www.snowplanet.co.nz<\/a>) \u2013 an indoor downhill skiing facility in the North Shore suburb of Silverdale \u2013 to Tree Adventures (http:\/\/www.treeadventures.co.nz<\/a>), an adventure course park in Northwest Auckland\u2019s Woodhill Forest. There\u2019s also a good zoo, the transportation museum MOTAT, art classes, martial arts, Girl Guides and Boy Scouts and many more activities.<\/p>\n

New Zealanders\u2019 focus on the youngest members of their society begins at birth. Preschools and kindergarten are very popular, and primary school, which begins at age 5, is an extremely nurturing and fun environment for kids. Education in New Zealand is \u201cchild-centred,\u201d focusing on developing kids\u2019 creativity, self-esteem and thinking skills, as opposed to strict discipline and rote memorization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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01<\/td>\nWinter in Auckland is very cold. Be aware of this when house hunting. Most houses don’t have central heating and some have no heating system at all<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02<\/td>\nThe weather in Auckland can change quickly and without warning. Always be prepared for sudden changes in temperature or a sudden downfall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03<\/td>\nConsider joining www.cherrytree.co.nz. An online store that offers reduced price appliances and electronics. There is a membership fee.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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