One week and 3 days. Inner city life rocks! Totally becoming a Jafa (NB: Jafa is no longer derogatory).
Why does everyone give Auckland such a hard time? It's vibrant and exciting, and everyone I've met so far is super friendly. The only thing that I could do without is the traffic, but I can hardly complain seeing as I live in the centre of town and can walk everywhere I need to in a matter of minutes.
It must be tall poppy syndrome at its best. Or worst. Maybe Auckland is the reason tall poppy syndrome ever came into existence. It's a typical kiwi trait; hate on those who are successful, or those who simply have more success than you. A pretty ugly trait to have really, and such a shame too. New Zealand thrives on so many good things - camaraderie, down-to-earthness, great humour, pride of place etc etc - but it lets itself down with this unfortunate jealous streak. And Auckland seems to take a big hit in the poppy stakes.
I was raised in Wellington, studied in Dunedin and now live in Auckland, so I have no bias in passing judgment on this city. I didn't grow up here. I love Wellington and Dunedin in their own ways. But Auckland is our biggest city and it acts like it - funnily enough - possessing all the great attributes of a big city.
I love it.
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