There’s more space, larger sections of land, affordable houses, plenty of time to spend with family. “The biggest relief about moving to Taranaki is that we’re in a better financial position. It’s a crucial time to make that connection and build that relationship with her,” Charlotte says. We definitely have more quality time as a family now, which is great while Flo is young. You need to work longer hours too, to pay for the higher living costs. “It’s not just about the time it takes to get places. Living in Auckland, the family found themselves “time-poor”. Even though my daily schedule managed to dodge the worst of the traffic, I definitely don’t miss Auckland motorways,” says Hayden. Unless there’s a tractor on the road – then it’s 16 minutes. Living in idyllic Ōakura means a short commute to work for the pair. The community has the perfect combo of lots of interesting people, great cafés and a world-class beach.” In fact, a lifestyle change for Hayden since moving to Taranaki is that he now 'goes through a lot more surfboards!' ![]() They’re all amazing facilities!”Īnd if they’re not pounding the pavement (or the pebbles, as the case may be in Pukekura Park), the family is at the beach. Hayden agrees, “Our favourite places to take Flo are the Todd Energy Aquatic Centre, the Te Henui Walkway and Brooklands Zoo. And Flo loves the Festival of the Lights, which is on during the summer months every year,” Charlotte says. We love to run through it, it’s right in the centre of town, and there are so many bush tracks. “We love the Coastal Walkway! And Pukekura Park is, in my opinion, one of our country’s best parks. As keen runners, Hayden and Charlotte are effusive about the endless options of local locations to be out and about – either for their daily run, or to take four-year-old daughter Flo out for an adventure. Although, Hayden admits that his perception of Taranaki prior to living here was already cemented as 'a creative place that has a great balance of outdoors life and career opportunities'.Īs well as the drawcard of living close to family, the outdoor lifestyle that is synonymous with Taranaki was also a huge pull for the athletic family. Both were pleasantly surprised at the ease with which they found their jobs and took it as confirmation that they had made the right decision. Likewise, Hayden managed to find his job 'through a connection with a family member' as a marketing consultant for local brand and marketing agency, Strategy Collective. It does help to build those connections.” I took a chance on a connection I had made in the industry, and that helped me to get a job here. ![]() “Fortunately, I had built up experience in my specialty area in Auckland.
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