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It often stirs up a fierce debate when you ask which is the best place to live in New Zeaand – and often it boils down to who has the best weather.
It’s entirely subjective – some think sunny and dry is the best, while others prefer humid and wet.
So – which town, city or place is the best to live in weather wise?
Post your comment below and let us know!
Homepage image / Auckland on a foggy morning, Dylan Ray
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Anna on 17/10/2010 10:08pm
Nelson for sure! Perfect weather especially in Feb, March.
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John on 17/10/2010 3:58am
For best year round NZ weather my vote goes to Kawerau in the B.O.P.
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Dylan Ray on 17/10/2010 3:04am
When it’s not raining (as it does everywhere at some time) or too humid… I have to vote Auckland.
And woohoo, my pic on the main page 🙂
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RW on 16/10/2010 10:36pm
The sunniest 3 towns – Nelson, Blenheim and Motueka (order not certain from the very close stats).
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Diana on 16/10/2010 11:17pm
Gsibourne and whatane really..
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RW on 17/10/2010 6:51am
Really what – the sunniest? – not true.
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