I am not as familiar with child care options in the Palmerston area........we lived in Bayview, which is a way away. We used Stuart Park Community Childcare Centre, which was wonderful.......(I was on jury duty for a while and Olivia went FT for a few weeks, then part time.)

Mrs Mac makes a good point about the humidity........it is hot and heavy! Its worth opting for a pool wherever you decide to live.....makes the heat bearable..........(and air con, obviously!)