Auckland BEST city to visit 2022? | The TRUTH about living in Auckland New Zealand

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Lonely Planet named AUCKLAND the best city to visit in 2022. Today I share the pros and cons about what living in Auckland is really like. From the best to the worst, here is everything you need to know about living in Auckland!
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[@edselgreaves6503]

Had no idea the water in Auckland/NZ was polluted! I thought it was the most pristine waters in the world. Live in Australia btw. One day I'll be sure to visit NZ.

[@SagaJohanna]

Neither, before I wanted to swim in winter also but realized I couldn’t after rain! Oh wow, I hope I can visit Australia maybe next year! 🥰

[@wally07]

I’ve spent most of my life on Aucklands harbors and waterways and I’ve also seen dozens of other major cities around the world. Aucklands harbor and the Hauraki gulf are the least polluted I’ve seen. There is a small problem in some areas with run off from farms and when it rains heavily then there are some warnings against swimming due to street storm water drains overflowing. Most people ignore these warnings.

[@fabmanly1070]

Storm water floods into old sewerage drains and washes out into the foreshore after storms.

[@SonamHoani]

I love this video! Such a fair review :D

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you :)

[@calliopelove]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[@SagaJohanna]

Thanks!

[@MirkkGoffe]

Very informative and balanced info, thanks. I've actually been to Auckland but was just a kid, only thing I remember is that everyone wore weird flip-flops 😇 have some family in Perth too. Also as a fellow Swede, the idea of being cold inside is a deal breaker 😬 our only problem is in the summer when it's too hot and no one has AC, but hey... mer klimatsmart med fötterna i en hink isvatten istället 😊

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you ☺️ yes weird flip flops or even no shoes! 😂 isvatten i Perth och fötterna i en hink med varmvatten i Auckland !

[@cb7560]

Thanks for the video. Very good. I agree with your pros and cons. Biggest problem to me there was the poor public transport. Getting anywhere without a car is a real pain. BTW, I live in Melbourne so am spoilt as it has trams etc.

[@kimberlylalley7255]

I just discovered your channel and then discovered your husband's and I'm hooked. I'd love to see more videos where you compare where you've lived around the world. Is it difficult to be in one place and on an island with not much opportunity to explore other countries?

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you so much! How lovely to hear I will definitely make more comparison videos! 🥰 Yes, New Zealand especially. It’s both difficult to get high quality things from Europe, but traveling here can only be done by car or flight. Even Australia is several hours away!

[@wiekdeo.mp3]

Interesting opinion 👍

[@SagaJohanna]

Thanks ☺️

[@lungabiyela9081]

Tell us more about your friend who's not legally allowed to drive. What did they do?

[@johnphilipfosterdobson551]

My former girlfriend is from Tokyo.... she said it's so quiet and easy to move around without being molested or pushed over, only about 5 ' something.

[@SagaJohanna]

Apart from on the trains 😅 there is unfortunately huge issues with how women are being treated in Japan, but in general people are extremely courteous which is nice!

[@MrKokoboy]

Born and breed, Auckland, largest Polynesian city in the world.

[@cascade3769]

There are some pros too. Jokes !

[@roya9712]

I Can't wait to come back home one day.Looking forward to retiring back home. Jaffa North Shorian for life.

[@SagaJohanna]

Sounds amazing! Where are you now?

[@roya9712]

@@SagaJohanna i have aussie children in Melbourne .there nearly adults so my mission will be over soon .

[@SagaJohanna]

@@roya9712 Nice! North Auckland is a great spot to retire too! :D

[@multa7053]

@@roya9712 Why not retire in Australia?

[@roya9712]

@@multa7053 nothing wrong with aussie ,hoping i can afford to live in both countries simultaneously. Nz summer aussie winter! ...thats my dream

[@TheDuncanify]

I've live in Auckland for 16 years and think you assessed it very well. I love the Harbour and all the amazing islands and the volcanos. Some south and some west suburbs are quite rough. The beach pollution issues I think isn't that bad as it is very easy to find a clean beach, I don't know anyone who has got sick swimming when it said it aas unsafe either. They actively monitor water quality whereas you could be swimming in a dirty beach overseas without even knowing. The streets are also very clean. Homeless people in the city are annoying.

[@SagaJohanna]

Thank you so much! Yes I love in the west and some of the rough areas are most certainly getting rougher. I got sick from a waterfall here in the west but think it was giardia!

[@vive928]

wer do u live now Duncan?

[@PS_Travels]

Having lived in South Auckland (Papakura and Red Hill) can confirm it's a bit rough around the edges 😂

[@kennelly100]

The Picture at 5:47 is Dublin Ireland ?

[@SagaJohanna]

All pictures that aren’t mine are from online. Might have been marked wrong? :)

[@samuelulloa6224]

2 thousand for a apartment? It's a bit more of 3 thousand USD per month for a 1 bedroom apartment where I live in California, US

[@SagaJohanna]

My friends are living in a 2 bedroom apartment in LA paying way less than that. But $2000/month for a studio apartment in Auckland is expensive.

[@TheAbbottAbode]

Curious what other places in NZ you don't feel as safe in.

[@SagaJohanna]

Mainly some rural bush walks I’ve done :) where there have been gangs of guys with dogs in cars 🚘 haha doesn’t sound so scary when writing it, but the energy was not good! And has happened a few times since I quite like bush walks ;)

[@TheAbbottAbode]

@@SagaJohanna Oh yeah, I understand. Dogs can be vicious.

[@calliopelove]

@@SagaJohanna LOL no, it sounds creepy AF! That's kinda what I would figure, too.

[@SagaJohanna]

@@calliopelove Haha thank you!!!

[@dancer1]

Damn

[@jenaya_laila2442]

The water pollution problem could easily be resolved by the Government...

[@SagaJohanna]

Yes, so easily it’s ridiculous….

[@kenyoung6666]

Is Auckland safe to live for single women? Or are there certain things to be concerned about?

[@SagaJohanna]

I think it’s generally safe, but just like any other big city there are less safe areas. I’m more concerned in the suburbs :)

[@kenyoung6666]

@@SagaJohanna Thanks for the info, really appreciate it :)

[@craigxxx7995]

The Sydney of NZ?

[@SagaJohanna]

Haha from what I have heard - yes!

[@CarsandBikes]

Water pollution? OK hard pass for me. Staying in San Francisco Silicon Valley......

[@SagaJohanna]

Yeah, it can be pretty bad. South Island is better though... I have always wanted to go to San Francisco! :D

[@CarsandBikes]

@@SagaJohanna really surprised and sad to learn about the pollution. I thought New Zealand was a clean fresh place. To be honest its really hard to beat silicon valley. The only thing u need is tons of money

[@annaboivin9209]

"every time it rains the govt warns people not to swim"? I have lived in Auckland 50 yrs, yes, there have been some areas of concern over the years but every time it rains? Grossly over stated.

[@SagaJohanna]

You probably need to take a look at safeswim.org.nz/ !

[@queeneriescollection99]

@@SagaJohanna thanks, I never heard about it too, but thanks for the info will have a look

[@chevelle5014]

The south island of new Zealand is so much better

[@SagaJohanna]

I went there the first time last week. Will hopefully be moving there soon 😍🙏🏻

[@Nomad3421]

Auckland is so expensive dont move here in 2022

[@SagaJohanna]

Good call

[@vive928]

@@SagaJohanna how about wellington compared to Auckland? Does it have that sewage leak issue?

[@SagaJohanna]

@@vive928 I am not sure. But you can look on the safeswim.org.nz/ website. They test all over NZ. I believe the problem exists in most high-density areas here, but worst in Auckland.

[@vive928]

@@SagaJohanna oh so this issue is not in households, only on swimming areas? Were do u live by the way

[@SagaJohanna]

@@vive928 yes correct. In household the water is clean :) West Auckland!

[@plantpower3048]

Auckland safe!!!!!!!!!! lol!