Emigrating to New Zealand where is the best place to live?

South Island is a good place to live plus all your likes - just pick any town but I think Christchurch possibly the better for job prospects. North Island is closer to the quake zone but job prospects are brighter given the larger number of people and businesses. Also warmer in North Island. South Island can be freaking cold. Take a trip and check out the places you shortlist. I did.