Dunedin

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Dunedin foreword by Paul Goddard

   When I first heard about Dunedin it conjured up images of a Scottish city such as Edinburgh. I then heard about it's university (Otago) and the vibrant music scene that the city has and was immediately intrigued. My Kiwi friends who had visited Dunedin (or Dunners as they tended to call it) all spoke fondly of the friendliness of the people there and I knew I had to visit. The first thing that surprised me and impressed was the size of Dunedin and the amount of things there are to see and do. It really doesn't take long to experience the famous Southern Hospitality and the great thing about Dunedin is that it has all the benefits of a major city but still feels very relaxed and laid back. The weather was fantastic and I have very fond memories that will keep me going until I return in the very near future.

Dunedin Life

Experience all the advantages of a big metropolis with a more relaxed pace of life, here in Dunedin. As the largest city in the province of Otago, Dunedin is an area of spectacular beauty and opportunity. Our friendly compact University City of 122,000 is also the financial and commercial hub of the region where a buoyant economy and a range of employment opportunities make your move here achievable. You can also take advantage of our city's  accessible recreational and cultural venues, great shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, health care and quality education from pre school to tertiary.

Dunedin is also a cultural haven with Edwardian and Victorian architecture, which is the perfect compliment to the vibrant restaurant and cafe scene, art galleries, museums, live club music and professional theatre and symphony. A clean green natural environment adds to the joy of living here, where streets, gardens and parks are safe and weekend trips to a secluded beach or picnic spot take you minutes, not hours. Only minutes from the city centre you will find miles of sandy surfing beaches, walking treks, golf courses overlooking harbour views-yacht clubs and deep seas fishing - offering an unequalled diversity of experiences. Dunedin is also the gateway to central Otago's winter skiing, lakeside holidays and vineyards. National and international destinations are serviced by daily air travel links. More and more people are choosing to settle here, taking advantage of all the lifestyle assets of a large metropolitan centre without the disadvantages of high cost living expenses, heavy traffic, long commuting hours or a high crime rate.

Working in Dunedin

Dunedin city continues to experience sustained economic growth fostering increased employment opportunities and is helping to promote job vacancies in the region. Many of which you will find on this New Life New Zealand website. When it comes to doing business, Dunedin has the leading advantage- a buoyant economy, industry growth and a full range of employment opportunities. The city is the financial and commercial hub of Otago and excels in key industries such as agriculture, biotechnology, education, engineering, manufacturing, information communication technology, fashion, food processing forestry and much more. If you would like to set up business in Dunedin then the economic development unit is there to help you make this a reality. They can provide free impartial and confidential referral support. They also offer business planning and evaluation, how to start a new business, marketing and import/export expertise seminars. Incentive packages range from rates relief, research facilities, business mentoring, market support policy and much much more.

Dunedin Housing

With house prices rising all over the world, for many people the chance to own a home that you both love and can afford is a dream. In Dunedin it's an obtainable dream!

Dunedin City and it's surrounding suburbs blend harmoniously with the natural environment. Less than twenty minutes drive from the heart of the city you can choose to live by the beach with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean or on a sheltered bay along the Otago Peninsula or on a rural lifestyle block overlooking the Taieri Plains. Safe friendly neighbourhoods, choice of locations, an enviable lifestyle, and all the convenience of modern day living make Dunedin the place to call your home. A recent study conducted proves Dunedin is regarded as one of the safest cities to live in New Zealand and has the best teacher to pupil ratio and residents spend on average ten minutes commuting to work.

Dunedin Facts

Location

Geographic : Latitude 46 degrees, Longitude 170 east

Region : Otago, east coast, South Island, New Zealand.

Dunedin City

Area : 3,350 square km, the largest city landmass in New Zealand

Population : 122,000 including a tertiary student population of 25,000

Climate

Temperature : Summer (Dec- March) mid 10 - mid 20 degrees celcius

                      Autumn (April-May) 8 - 16 degrees celcius

                      Winter (June - August)  4-10 degress celcius

                      Spring (Sept- Nov) 8 - 17 degrees celcius

Sunshine : Longest summer daylight hours in NZ

                      SUMMER: 06.00 - 21.30

                      AUTUMN : 07.15 - 18.00

                      WINTER : 08.00 - 17.30

                      SPRING : 06.30 - 2015

Rainfall : less than 800mm rainfall each year

Snowfall : 3.6 snow days per year