The wellington Sunday fruit and vege markets! They're cheaper than the supermarket. The fruit/vege markets are on every Sunday morning, there is one on Willis St and one on the wellington waterfront. There is also a fruit and vege market in Newtown (I think on saturday morning). Also make sure you invest in a warm jacket for the winter - ideally one with a hood for days when it's raining and also cold (umbrellas aren't really a thing in wellington - it's too windy). You might have to shop online for this, I couldn't find a wool coat with a hood in store, I got mine from Aritzia . Also here are some of my favorite places in wellington to check out For food/drink: -Taste of Home (I HIGHLY recommend their yo po mian - my fave toppings are the spiced egg (on the secret menu) and the popcorn chicken). If you do go to taste of home I'd go down a spice level, their food runs a little bit hotter than other places. -Taste of India is my favourite Indian takeaways -Beach Babylon (wellington waterfront), their 'Rosti' eggs benedict is great -Get a milkshake from mamma browns (one time I got a banoffee pie milkshake from their and there was an actual piece of banoffee pie in it), all of their milkshakes are great THE HOT CHOCOLATE FROM SCOPA (on Cuba st) seriously you have to get this. For coffee: Franks in Newtown Raglan roast (the one on Abel Smith st) Free activities: Wellington Botanic gardens Wellington waterfront Other stuff If you want to see a movie go to the Embassy theatre, it's a really cool building A good/ well priced place to get flat essentials is K mart, there's one in Lower Hutt If you want to get a haircut (but don't have much cash) you can get a discounted cut from student hairdressers manesalon.co.nz/pages/mane-salon-training At the Kelburn campus of vuw they give away free bread in the student union building on Friday mornings Uni/ general tips When you take a course there will probably be some recommended text books which are a few hundred dollars - you can quite often buy these second hand on facebook pages like 'vic deals' or just on trademe. Go to class lol ( I didn't), sometimes it helps to just try and do a 9/10-5 on campus so you're more likely to go to your lectures and also have a study/ workplace (i.e. uni) and a rest place (home). There are microwaves that you can use on campus to heat up your lunch - near Louis' cafe. VUW has free doctors, I think there is a sign-up fee but after that it's completely free. BUT the wait time during the academic year can be quite a while so if you need to go to the doctors book sooner rather than later. If you want to go earlier but it's not technically urgent you can call early when they open and see if there have been any cancellations, this has worked for me a few times. Also wellington busses can be a bit unreliable (maybe it's just some routes I'm not sure), if you have to be somewhere at a particular time I recommend taking an earlier bus just in case All the best!
You are GLOWING, Emily’s you are shining bright with God’s love and with excitement for life!! It’s one thing to be alive.. it’s another to LIVE! Keep LIVING, girl! You’re so beautiful inside and out! I can’t wait to watch you flourish! ❤️😊🙏🏼
Welcome to New Zealand. Its amazing to have more youtubers here. And Christians as well. I'm a Christian and a youtuber as well from the South Island of NZ.
Wow! NZ is gorgeous! So glad to see you're all settled in. The new chapter has begun- you bought bedding for the first time! I remember what that was like for me too... Lol! Anyway, congratulations on making it safely! Oh yeah, the furniture thing... Maybe get a table with some weight to it, then tie it off tightly to 2 or 3 posts on the deck, or the vertical boards. Perhaps something similar with chairs. Or you could get a chair with a design that would allow you to tie a hammock type thing. Take a tarp, sheet, blanket, etc and put it under the chair, reaching up to tie it to each chair leg, at the top of the chair legs. Then fill it with rocks, stones, or anything heavy. Just a thought. It'll be fun to see what you end up doing with the deck... Have fun with it! 🙂🤗💙
You could get a beanbag for your outdoor area? then when the weather is bad just bring it back into your room and is extra seating. Goodluck with your studies!
Random you tube recommendation finally pays off. Welcome Home, Wellington is so fab, but the wind gets to you, your your flat looks awesome, enjoy vic and find a good church :)
Enjoyed your vlog! Btw I’m from Los Angeles, California. I loved how you referred to a red bell pepper as “Capsicum” lol reminds me of my bestie who moved from Australia 🇦🇺 a year ago and was confused at the differences in terminology we use out here for the same items lol 😂 God Bless you on your new journey ahead.
Yeah there are so many little differences like that 😂 I think it’s funny how you call the bread thing that goes with dinner a ‘biscuit’, that’s like a sweet treat in Australia! Thanks for watching Marlon.
Hope your cuzzie gets you activated on their farm. Yes do need to make pit stops, but no watering the plants and trees, there are public toilets on your way to your destination.
Wow it is refreshing to see NZ everyday things on RU-vid. So many familiar things to see 😊 I can relate to the little sunshine you'll get, I'm in Invercargill, much closer to Antarctica haha.
I wish you the best of luck in your new stage, Emily . 🙂👍#7 My daughter also started her first year at the University 200km from home. But due to this pandemic, he is currently here at our house taking classes online. Greetings
Just subscribed.. moved to Brisbane 2017 was born n raised Auckland 29yrs. Your channel was random but after 5min it was just bringing back memories. Miss home so much.. best part of your channel is your faith and mentioning Jesus x God Bless x
Your video appeared at the perfect time! 🌸 I’m moving down to Wellington next weekend to study at Victoria University as well! ✨You’ve made me so excited to finally move... and maybe rethink how many skirts I bring down! 😂
First time watcher here your vlog was suggested to me on my feed May God richly bless your time in Wellington enjoy the city it’s a great place (lol I was born and bred in the Wellington region Upper Hutt but I still claim the city as mine) If your looking for a church I can recommend Elim church on Tennyson street in the city it’s worth a look see :) It’s been many years now since I attended there I live in Christchurch now but I enjoyed their services Very welcoming and inclusive
Hey Emily :) praying for you in your new journey :) looking forward to sharing it with you :) You remind me so much of the enthusiasm I have for outfitting my van to camp/live in. Try and remember every day as you get out of bed to put on the armour and you will always be victorious, God's way. I sound like a mum cause I am one so you'll have to excuse me for that :) ENJOY! ENJOY! ENJOY! God Bless
Thankyou Sandra! I’m so happy you can sure it with me too ☺️ Oooh I’d love to buy a van one day, it sounds so fun! Couldn’t agree more! It’s great advice! ❤️
What an amazing vlog !! Awesome to see a Christian you tuber love it !! Bless you in your travels darl , missing home for me which is Palmerston North but I currently live in Melbourne and can’t wait to come home ! I hope Wellington treats you well ❤️
I guess nz borders are closed. Please tell me how did they allow you to travel and settle in nz. I am a student and eagerly waiting for the borders to open as i am planning to move to nz, Wellington in the month of june or july Please do reply, a little guidance from you will be appreciatied. Bdw new sub here 👆
Yeah the borders are closed, except to returning citizens or visa holders. I was able to move here because I am a NZ citizen through my parents. If you watch my video about 'Leaving Australia' I share more about that! No one knows when the border will open, but it would be worth looking into any student visas you might be eligible for. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Generally good stores to shop at here are the warehouse & Kmart. Briscoe’s is a slightly more expensive homewares store. Depending on which area you’re in your local supermarket would either be countdown, new world or pak n save. There’s also heaps of cheaper Asian stores that you can find bargains in. Also online shopping like Facebook marketplace, trade me, eBay, Amazon etc are great options as well.
Hello! Where are you staying? (like Flat wise ) I’m currently deciding on whether I’m going to the Uni of Otago or VUW. I actually won’t be able to physically go there yet since the borders are closed :(
I’m living in a flat with other people near the central city and love it! Vaccinations are happening here now, so hopefully you’ll be studying in NZ sooner rather than later xo
@@EmilyClaireDaly omg thank you!! I have question, was it easy to make friends? or find people to flat with? I really hope I can go there soon :(( thank u!!
@@fienneshope I found a flat through a website online and thankfully I love the girls I live with. People in NZ are super friendly so I'm sure you'll make like-minded friends easily!
I’ve tried it in Raglan! And I can’t wait to try it in Welly 😋 Thanks for the recommendations. I’m definitely on the hunt for a really good waterproof warm parka or jacket.
@@EmilyClaireDaly another local protip: there's an early Saturday morning farmers market located in the Newtown primary school netball/ basketball courts from ridiculous o'clock in the morning until 2ish in the afternoon - the close times entirely dependent on whats available. Thought it prudent to mention in case looking for an option that didnt clash with sunday services. I lived in that part of Wellingtin for years and recognized your view immediately. Its a lovely suburb (when local boisterous university students aren't next door lol) and there are some great eating places within throwing distance. Ricebowl burger bar is a Wellington late night staple youll probably come to appreciate one weekend and the basin reserve noodle house (convneiently right next door to McDonalds and opposite an after hours pharmacy too) is a local well kept secret- try their dumplings and youll see why
I LOVE all the markets. Can’t wait to buy all my fruit & veg from them. The Newtown one looks awesome. Thanks for the food recommendations!! I haven’t heard of this ones yet 😍🙌🏼