Is Auckland really as bad as they say?

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Sarah

I was planning to take a trip (just me) to Auckland in November, but then i got to reading the site below, and I honestly don't want to go anymore because it sounds so unsafe. Is Auckland really that violent and dangerous of a place to be?

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Zealand/North_Island/Auckland_Region/Auckland-1884091/Warnings_or_Dangers-Auckland-TG-C-1.html#page=1&tgCount=0&themes=0

Answer
Firstly, the first answerer, John, is a notorious troll who for some unknown reason, has something against New Zealand and constantly posts negative answers about New Zealand in this section. His answers aren't trustworthy or credible. He's just a troll.

If you want proof:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130109025658AApRUtB

(the hidden answer at the bottom)

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120611125917AAnUl5D

(the "best" answer at the top)

Anyway, onto your question - The site you visited is a travel site which has a section for each city listed, dealing with "dangers or warnings." You can enter "Sydney", "London" or "Thailand" or "Queenstown" into the destination search bar and click on the "Dangers or Warning" link for any of those cities and OF COURSE you're going to see a bunch of negative posts written by people from their own personal experiences. It's the case for any city on that site.

One person even describes Queesntown as New Zealand's most dangerous city in the "Dangers and Warnings" section of Queenstown's page.

Any city you research using the "Dangers and Warnings" feature of that site is going to look bad for various different reasons.

As for the specific things people are saying on that site about Auckland, I don't agree with anything written there except for the comments about Aucklanders being poor drivers. The driving here is pretty shocking.

As for the gangs and the mentions of American gangs like "Bloods" and "Crips" as referenced by the colours red and blue, I've never heard about or experienced anything relating to such gangs.

I've lived in Auckland for more than 20 years and aside from once having my wallet taken from a bag I left sitting in a different room while at high school, I've never even had anything stolen.

I've never been assaulted or abused in the street by "thugs."

Based on my personal experience, the things mentioned on that site aren't even true.

Auckland is safer than most big cities. But of course bad things happen here like they do everywhere. So just be as vigilant as you would be in any other city. Use your common sense and you'll be fine.

Edit:

Lol @Hatmanone's answer.

Oh yeah, maybe I should mention that Auckland is a pretty expensive city. Not nearly as expensive as Paris and Rome and places like that, but yeah, it's pretty expensive.

where can i buy these IN NEW ZEALAND auckland?

Tantrum To

i live in auckland new zealand
and i want to get some things
but i dont know where to get them help me
lime green skinny jeans-
chucks and vans-
eyeliner and eye shadow(black)-
i also want black skinny jeans-(i have a pair but i want more)


THIS STUFF BELOW MIGHT BE HARD TO FIND :) but thank if youu help :D
gloomy bear stuff
hello kitty stuff
domo-kun stuff
gir stuff
skelanimals

I AM also getting a new school bag but i want one that like comes down to your butt a backpack not a side bag
:)
or possibly one lyke this its called a skelanimal i dont know where to get them tho :(
http://www.beatdropscloset.com/v/vspfiles/photos/skelanimals-jack-rabbit-bag-2T.jpg

please help :D

I ALSO WOULD LOVE TO KNOW THE SHOP WEBSITE(IF IT HAS ONE) AND THE PRICE AND POSSIBLY A PIC)

Answer
Dude, you are asking for to much xD

I live in Auckland too :D We should go shopping! hahaha

First of all, go to hottopics website because you can get everything you listed there.. pretty much.

Gloomy Bear, Domo, Skelanimals stuff can all be found at JayJays.

Lime Green Skinny Jeans - JayJays. Or online because JayJays doesn't always have them instock.

Chucks and Vans can be found at the obvious places where we buy shoes -.- You're not that stupid!

Make up can be bought at the pharmacy..

JayJays has black skinnies for sure. All year round I'd say.

Hot Topic. That's the place to get those sorts of bags.

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