Prospective retirement

[Steve_uk]

I've a few mates in Cumbria, last saw them in 2011 when they came here for the Rugby World Cup.

Looks as though you've done your homework on traffic noise etc.
Most of what you say about NZ would apply to the Sth Island.
But having said that when my parents came to visit my father likened an exclusive Nth Island beach to a coastal place in Scotland.

A place we looked at buying last year, was affected by the recent record rainfalls. There was a massive slip at the side of the property which is now precariously close to the cliff face.
Good luck with your search.

I never took to rugby, which will come as no surprise to regular members. I was initially in a dilemma at school when I didn't care for football either, until I was quizzed by my dad as to exactly what was on offer.  Badminton is a bit naff, so we decided on cross country, as he said I always used to run to the shop as a boy. In summer it was cricket, so happy days.

I note the World Cup will be kicking off shortly in Guadalajara, with the enthralling game between South Korea and Czechia tomorrow. I will be supporting England, for what it's worth. The context is somewhat depressing, with 130,000 missing presumed dead due to the El Mencho drug lord amongst others.

I wouldn't retire to Mexico, but this country will give you a run for your money. https://www.infocasas.com.py/exclusivo-departamento-de-lujo-en-fortaleza-boggiani-2-dormitorios-2-banos-92m-con-vistas-panoramicas-inigualables-desde-el-piso-22-a-pasos-del-shopping-mariscal/193136942?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=mail&utm_campaign=user_search_20260610&alerta=1

[handymanz]

I never took to rugby, which will come as no surprise to regular members. I was initially in a dilemma at school when I didn't care for football either, until I was quizzed by my dad as to exactly what was on offer.  Badminton is a bit naff, so we decided on cross country, as he said I always used to run to the shop as a boy. In summer it was cricket, so happy days.

I only started to follow rugby once I lived in NZ, I enjoy watching the All Blacks attacking brand, the others come across as being boring to watch (to the layman)
In Oz I followed Aussie Rules & cricket and played soccer, in the UK it was just soccer & cricket when I was at school.
My son who was born & raised in NZ, played cricket, netball and basketball when he was at school.