🐑 Wellington, New Zealand: The Cost of Paradise

The provided text is an excerpt from a travel blog, "Wanderlust Over 70," written by Roberta Hill, detailing her experience living in Wellington, New Zealand. Read more here: https://robertahill.com/2025/11/05/living-in-well-in-wellington-new-zealand/ The author uses distinct headings to categorize New Zealand life as rewarding, exhilarating, frustrating, and expensive, while also offering ten "most wonderful" and ten "least glamorous" truths about the country. The piece serves as a comprehensive personal recommendation and guide, reflecting on the challenging remoteness and high cost of living, yet ultimately celebrating the unique beauty, relaxed lifestyle, and accessibility that make New Zealand appealing.