If I want to immigrate to New Zealand, should I choose Kunpeng Immigration or Aozhen Immigration?

New Zealand is a country of immigrants, with a large number of new immigrants entering New Zealand every year. In recent years, Chinese have become the main component of new immigrants in New Zealand. The Chinese value "living and working in peace and contentment", so most new Chinese immigrants will consider buying a house. However, because the legal system of New Zealand is different from that of mainland China and other Chinese-inhabited areas in Asia; because the English proficiency of new Chinese immigrants is generally not enough to use it freely; in addition, the new Chinese immigrants are not familiar with the environment and have few relatives and friends; Wait, new Chinese immigrants must be particularly cautious when buying a house to avoid incomplete consideration, improper decision-making, or even being deceived when making such a large investment. In the end, there is no way to complain, turning a happy home purchase into an unpleasant experience.

The following are a few things that new immigrants must pay attention to when buying a house:

1. Be clear about your needs.

What kind of house do you want to buy? You need to think more about it and discuss it with relatives and friends. Do you want two bedrooms for your own use, or two bedrooms for your own use and one room for rent? Do you want a large area or a small area? Does the land need to be large enough to be divided (generally more than 1,000 meters) or do you plan to have space to add to it later (generally more than 600 meters)? Or is it only 300 to 400 square meters for children to play? What is the price range? Or how many digits below? Does it have to be a tailless street? Should you consider a school nearby? Do you have any special requirements, such as being close to a fishing spot, having a sea view, being close to a hospital, having easy access to the expressway, etc.? Because only when you clarify your needs can you have goals and save the time of the agency and yourself. Some new immigrants do not have clear goals. For example, the price can be more than 100,000 yuan or more than 200,000 yuan, and the area is not clear. The agent has no choice but to take him to look at houses. In the end, the agent is tired of the job and the buyer I was also dazzled. Some intermediary companies may complain and even be unwilling to show people the house again.

2. Understand the current real estate market conditions and trends in New Zealand.

First, we must understand the factors that will affect the real estate market in New Zealand and analyze the current situation of these influencing factors. Generally speaking, the price of real estate is affected by supply and demand. Since the supply curve is generally relatively stable (because real estate construction takes a long time and the amount of investment is relatively fixed, etc.), the price of real estate is greatly affected by demand factors. There are three main types of demand for real estate: a. Self-occupancy demand; b. Investment demand (mainly rental and long-term investment)

; c. Speculation demand (short-term funds, short in and short out, commonly used Jianglong Capital participated) As far as New Zealand is concerned, New Zealand’s real estate prices are greatly affected by the external population, firstly new immigrants and secondly international students. New immigrants mainly drive demand for self-occupation, while international students mainly drive demand for investment. Therefore, when immigration policies and overseas student policies are relaxed, the demand for real estate will be strong, and at the same time, there is an atmosphere for speculation. When immigration policies and overseas study policies are tightened, or a large number of immigrants will return, demand for real estate will be weak. In the past period, due to the relatively liberal immigration and study abroad policies, a large number of new immigrants and international students coming to New Zealand, and other factors, the real estate market in New Zealand was booming.

What you need to know about buying and selling a house in New Zealand [Suggestions]

What you need to know about buying and selling a house in New Zealand (1)-----Overview of the main residential areas in Auckland

1. Introduction:

Before and at the beginning of immigrating to New Zealand, new immigrants will wonder which city they should move to? troubled by this problem. However, after choosing a city, it is even more difficult to choose which district to live in the city. Will housing prices, schools, environment, etc. be good or bad? It all depends on your own judgment. Among New Zealand cities, the residential areas in Auckland are the most complex and difficult to decide. The reasons are as follows:

(1) Auckland is too broad, and the number of residential areas to choose from is even greater than imagined

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. In fact, Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. It is composed of 6 different cities, with more than 100 residential areas to choose from. It is not easy for new immigrants to decide where to live in a short period of time, not to mention that every residential area in New Zealand has its own characteristics. Two identical houses often have different prices because they are located in different areas or have different interior decorations. Make a rash decision and you will often regret it.

Generally speaking, new immigrants should base their judgment on the following points when choosing a region:

A Convenient transportation.

School district B is better, and the school still has vacancies to admit new students.

C It is easier to purchase Chinese food.

D House prices (rents) are moderate.

E has value-added potential.

(2). There is no real average standard for house prices in each area, and it is difficult to determine.

The standard of houses, building materials, building size, and location in various residential areas in New Zealand ( The same residential area often has completely different results due to the nearby environment, terrain, landscape, and schools) and the prices are even more different. Unlike in China, if you specify a street or a building with several floors, you can roughly estimate the price per square meter. But it’s not feasible to buy a house in New Zealand based solely on the concept of average housing prices. New immigrants must inspect house by house and understand it month by month, which is the key to understanding whether the housing price is reasonable or not.

Although some real estate companies have displayed the average house price statistics of various residential areas in Auckland on some reports, the so-called average house price generally refers to the house prices transacted in the market in the area in the last 3 to 6 months. There are not many transactions for houses that are attractive to new immigrants, which makes the above-mentioned average house price appear to be relatively low. In addition, the average house price not only fluctuates with market interest rates, but also fluctuates. Because new Chinese immigrants often require houses with quality above the average level, the house price they intend to purchase will naturally be higher than the average house price. But for new Chinese immigrants, the most confusing thing is: in the short term, they don’t know whether the quality of the house they plan to choose is really above average. Is it possible to buy the ideal house by adding some price to the average house price in the area?

(3) Enrollment is related to the school zone and study

Most schools in New Zealand implement the "school zone system" (SCHOOL

ZONEING). The school is only open to students who live in the school district, and some prestigious schools are already overcrowded (some star schools allow students from outside the district to study across districts based on their grades, but the children of new immigrants have little chance of passing the exam). New immigrants, in particular, should understand it in advance before entering the constituency.

For new immigrants, although Auckland has 2 universities, 3 technical colleges, 1 teachers college, 95 high schools, 47 junior high schools and 326 primary schools, which school is more important? Suitable for your children? This is something new immigrants must seriously consider, and they must not follow others' opinions or be superstitious about star schools.

Some people may suggest referring to the HKCEE scores of each school, but new immigrants must understand that the HKCEE scores do not truly represent the standard of the school. For example, School A has always had a low evaluation, but the continuation column of the National College Entrance Examination indicates that the average score of the school's "candidates" accounted for more than 90% of the school's average score, reaching 100%; while the score column of School B indicated that the average score of "candidates who participated" accounted for the top 90%. %, only 55%, and those who account for the top 70% to 80%, 45%. New immigrants who first arrive in New Zealand are likely to choose school A. In fact, there are ***100 fresh graduates from School A, but only one intends to continue his studies. Therefore, this student took the college entrance examination and was evaluated as A (top 90%), so he has a 100% level; conversely, the fresh graduates from School B There are also 100 students, and all the students who took the exam scored between A and B. Of course, they performed well, but it is difficult to tell from the written information (this is because the HKCEE results do not indicate how many students took the exam).

2. Auckland’s residential areas:

Auckland’s coastline is twists and turns, and the bays often go deep inland. Therefore, the driving time from any point in the city to the seaside will not exceed 15 minutes, and the terrain is even more undulating, forcing major arterial roads to be built along the ridges. The roads are often located at high altitudes, with steep slopes and many corners. In order to allow new immigrants to have an overall image of the greater Auckland city, a map of Auckland is first colonized in the eyes of each official. The whole of Auckland is in the shape of "ㄣ", the part to the right of the middle horizontal line of "ㄣ" is East Auckland, the part to the left of the middle horizontal line is West Auckland; the horizontal line between the east and west sections is the Central District; and the part of "ㄣ" The upward part on the left side is the North District of Auckland; the downward part on the right side of the final "ㄣ" is the South District of Auckland. Among them, ONE

TREE

HILL in the middle of the central area is its geographical center point.

As mentioned in the previous paragraph, Aucklanders customarily divide the Greater Auckland City into six regions: East, West, South, North, Central and City Center (CITY). The central area is the commercial area (DOWNTOWN), which is beyond the scope of this article. This article only introduces the residences and schools located in the five districts of Auckland, namely East District, West District, South District, North District and Central District, as follows:

(1). CENTRE ARIAL - Located in the central part of Auckland, it was developed earlier and has a higher population density. It is located in the south of the city center and is close to the city center. It has convenient transportation, a large number of Chinese people, and various Chinese supermarkets. There is no shortage of restaurants, and the schools are densely populated. However, housing prices in some areas are quite high, and schools generally adopt policies that strictly restrict the enrollment of students within the school district. The main residential areas are described as follows:

(1-1). MISSION BAY - Located about 5 to 10 minutes' drive east of downtown Auckland, facing the Auckland Port and connected to the city center by coastal roads. The area is surrounded by mountains and sea, especially the section facing the north, which has the most beautiful scenery. The beach is flat, and surfers can sit in the open-air coffee shops along the road. The view of Auckland Harbor is unmistakable. It is one of the best residential areas in Auckland. Housing prices in this area are quite high, with housing prices exceeding NZ$1 million abound. However, there are not many Chinese people in this area, which may be related to the high housing prices and the lack of suitable schools in the area (generally, they are mostly older, wealthy people who do not have children's schooling problems).

(1-2)-EPSOM & REMUERA-EPSOM area is located about 5 to 10 minutes’ drive (about 5-6 kilometers away) south of downtown Auckland. The terrain is relatively flat, with NANUKAU Road as the main area. This road is also the only thoroughfare connecting the urban area to Auckland Airport.

Generally speaking, housing prices in the EPSOM district, except for EPSOM SOUTH, which is no longer in a prestigious school district, are slightly 10 to 20% lower than those in the school district. There is no obvious difference in housing prices in lanes in other school districts. .

The REMUERA area is located about 5 to 10 minutes' drive (about 5-6 kilometers away) southeast of downtown Auckland. The terrain is relatively rugged. The REMUERA Road built along the ridge is the main thoroughfare in the area. There is a well-equipped golf course in the area. It is said to have convenient transportation from the city. Shopping and community facilities are also close at hand. Several major hospitals in Auckland are also located in or nearby the area. In addition, Auckland's largest The green spaces ONE TREE HILL and CORNWALL PARK (*** covering an area of ??about 150 acres) are located exactly between the two districts; in the early days (around 1990), Asian immigrants moved into these two districts without much consideration. This second district is still one of the districts with the largest concentration of Chinese.

Because this second area was developed earlier, it is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the University of Auckland and the Auckland Institute of Technology to the north. There are many famous schools in the area, including the famous EPSOM GIRLS GRAMMAR (EGG) and AUCKLAND middle schools. BOY GRAMMAR, EPSOM NORMAL INTERMEDIATE, etc. The primary schools include the famous EPSOM PRIMARY SCHOOL, CORNWALL PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL, VICTORIA AVENUE PRIMARY

SCHOOL, REMUERA PRIMARY SCHOOL, etc.

(1-3)-MEADOWBANK, ST. JOHNS, ST. JOHNS PARK & KOHIMARMA-These four areas are located in the east, northeast and southeast of REMUERA area respectively. It is about 10 to 10 minutes’ drive from downtown Auckland. A 20-minute drive (approximately 6 to 15 kilometers away), the terrain is relatively rugged, and the REMUEERA Road, ST. HELIERS BAY Road, and the TAMAKI Road built along the coast in the north are the main arterial roads in the area. The same building is located on the northern slope of REMUERA Road and ST. HELIERS BAY Road. It faces the sun and faces the sea in the north, and faces RANGITOTO ISLAND in the distance. The scenery is beautiful, except for some areas of MEADOWBANK. Due to its proximity to the expressway and the crematorium, housing prices are relatively low. Housing prices in other areas generally range from NZ$250,000 to NZ$900,000, with huge differences depending on the landscape.

The four districts are all not far from the TAMAKI branch of the University of Auckland Business School. The middle and high schools in the district are mainly GLEMDOME COLLEGE, SACRED HEART COLLEGE, and GLEN INNES INTERMEDIATE; SELWYN COLLEGE is located in the KOHIMARAMA district. There are no school district restrictions for enrollment, the school spirit is relatively liberal, and students do not need to wear school uniforms, which attracts some children of Asian immigrants to study here.

（1-4）-THREE KINGS, MT.ROSKILL & LINFIELD-Due to factors such as the high housing prices and strict school district restrictions in REMUREA and EPSOM District 2, those who develop southward, That is to say, enter these three areas.

These three areas are all located south of EPSOM. It takes about 10 to 20 minutes to drive to the center of Auckland (about 6 to 15 kilometers away). Except for the LINFIELD area, which has a relatively rugged terrain due to its proximity to MANUKAU HARBOUR (harbour), the THREE KINGS, MT. ROSKILL area has a relatively flat terrain. In these three districts, DOMINION Road and MT. EDEN Road connecting the city center are the north-south main roads in the area, and the east-west main roads are MT. ALBERT Road, RICHARDSON Road and HILLSBOROUGH Road. Because the THREE KINGS area is close to the EPSOM area, except for some real estate properties near the industrial area, which are slightly lower in price, the difference between housing prices in other areas and EPSOM SOUTH is limited.

MT.ROSKILL District, because there are many Chinese-run businesses (grocery stores, butcher shops, barber shops, restaurants, gift shops, fruit and vegetable shops and video stores) along Dominion Road, shopping is very popular. convenient. There are two golf courses within easy reach; and MT. ROSKILL GRAMMAR SCHOOL, MT. ROSKILL INTERMEDIATER and MT. ROSKILL PRIMARY SCHOOL, primary school, middle school and high school, are located next to each other, with different needs for daily transportation to and from home. This is great news for parents who have school-age children commuting to and from school.

(1-5)-MT. EDEN-This area is close to the south of Auckland city center, between the city center and EPSOM area. It only takes about 2 to 5 minutes to drive into the heart of the city from this area ( About 3 to 5 kilometers away), MT.

EDEN Road runs through the entire area. It is one of the areas closest to downtown Auckland. Most of the houses in the area are old-fashioned buildings between 40 and 80 years old. In the past, many office workers chose to live in this area to be close to their workplace. At that time, housing prices were generally not expensive, but in recent years, housing prices in this area have been different. The housing prices in the area are divided by MT. EDEN Road, because the school districts on both sides Different, showing different price differences.

(2). Eastern District - Most Chinese people usually call the Eastern District HOWICK. In fact, HOWICK is only one area in the Eastern District. However, the entire Eastern District only started to be developed in the past 20 years and is still under development. The HOWICK District is the most developed area in the entire Eastern District development project. It was earlier and almost completed, so it is quite representative, so people usually call the Eastern District HOWICK. However, the HOWICK district is vast, covering HOWICK, BOTNY DOWNS, MEADOWLAND, BUCKLANDS BEACH, etc. Old HOWICK is generally called "old street". Due to its earlier development, the roads in the district are narrower than other areas in the Eastern District, but they are still neat. There are many buildings with British style built in the area.

BUCKLANDS BEACH is located on the north side of PAKURANGA Road, facing the sea in the north of the East District. The whole area has a very broad sea view, and there is a peninsula extending to the sea to the north, which is close to RANGITOTO

ISLAND is far away from each other. There is also a FERRY (ferry) that can take you to the city center. The adjacent HALF Moon Bay also has a yacht marina and club, and most white-collar workers who are fond of maritime activities live here.

BOTNY DOWNS and DANEMORA are relatively new development areas and are still under development. BOTNY DOWNS also has the largest SHOPPING MALL in New Zealand. There are many department stores in the area, and banks are even open 7 days a week. Today, every holiday, it is often hard to find one of the thousands of parking spaces in the area. The adjacent DANEMORA area is a newly developed community housing with vast land and flat terrain. The BOTNY Road running through it can directly reach the MANUKAU City Administrative Center and Jiyang, and the drive only takes about 20 minutes.

The public facilities in the large community are complete, such as HIGHLAND PARK, which has a public free indoor heated swimming pool, golf course, etc. In response to the growing Chinese market, law firms, accounting firms, and real estate agencies in the region have also hired more Chinese-speaking staff to attract more people. Under this virtuous cycle, Chinese people are even more attracted to move in. Most people tend to call the East District the area with the largest concentration of Chinese in Auckland. However, the Eastern District is only about one-seventh the size of the Central District. If we insist on saying that the Eastern District has the largest concentration of Chinese, it would be more appropriate to say that the relative ratio (density) of Chinese living in the Eastern District is the highest.

Most of the houses in this area are new, with gorgeous shapes and large indoor spaces. However, because of the new area, the trees are not as tall as those in the old area. Major supermarkets, department stores, Chinese food and supplies, and Chinese-run businesses (grocery stores, butcher shops, barber shops, restaurants, gift shops, fruit and vegetable stores, and video stores) abound. It is very convenient for shopping, entertaining guests and snacks, especially MEDOWLAND, which is known as a small Chinatown. It is said that one day a day can last for a month.

The main schools in the East District are: high schools are ST.

KENTIGERN COLLEGE, PAKURANGA COLLEGE, HOWICK COLLEGE, MACLEANS COLLEGE, EDEGE WATER COLLEGE, etc. Among them, MACLEANS COLLEGE and the private ST . KENTIGERN COLLEGE is more famous; middle schools include: BUCKLANDS BEACH INTERMEDIATE, HOWICK INTERMEDIATE, SOMMERVILLE INTERMEDIATE and other schools; elementary schools are more famous: PIGEON MOUNTAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL, MACLEANSPRIMARY SCHOOL, etc.; there are also complete schools that combine elementary school, middle school and high school. : CASCADE and the middle school and primary school together: OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL are all famous private schools.

(3). South District (MANUKAU CITY & PAPAKURA CITY)

Go south from downtown Auckland via Highway I, a 30-minute drive (about 45-50 kilometers), that is Can enter MANUKAU CITY. Manukau City is adjacent to Papakura City further south. These two cities are representatives of the wider Auckland City area, and together they form the main body of the Southern District (the administrative district of the Eastern District is also Placed under the jurisdiction of the City of Manukau).

Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) and KING'S COLLEGE, one of the most famous high schools in New Zealand, are both located in the South District. Auckland's domestic and international airports are also located in the southwest corner of the city. It takes about 20 to 25 minutes to drive from the airport to downtown Auckland via Highway 20 and 20A (some sections are not highways).

The Nuukau City Shopping Center occupies a vast area and is lined with shops. It is adjacent to the largest outdoor playground (RAINBOWS END) in Auckland and is adjacent to the Manukau City Administrative Center. Parking is convenient. , people often apply for various immigration, citizenship, taxation and other matters, and for the convenience of parking, they abandon the city center and do it here.

Generally speaking, except for a few areas in the Southern District, all areas in the district are low-price areas. Most of the residents in this area are Pacific Islanders, with occasional Vietnamese immigrants living here. The number of Chinese living in this area is not large, but it has also been increasing in recent years. KARAKA PARK in this area is also one of the most expensive housing estates in Auckland. The buildings in the area are all super-luxury houses. Generally, each house is located on three to dozens of acres of land. There is a small lake in front of the house, a group of orchards behind the house, and a heated swimming pool or tennis court, which makes people love it.

(4). West District (WAITAKERE CITY) - From Auckland city center to the west across the coastal Highway 16, you can enter WAITAKERE CITY (Waitakere City). Huai City has a vast territory, and the town of HENDERSON is the most prosperous in the area. It has a large shopping mall and is one of the four major wine producing areas in New Zealand. This town is about 5 to 10 minutes' drive from the MASSEY EAST and WEST HARBOUR areas where many Chinese people gather.

Generally, it takes about 20 to 25 minutes to drive from downtown Auckland to MASSEY EAST and WEST HARBOUR (about 20 to 25 kilometers), and the entire line is a highway. If you drive north and turn onto Route 18, you can reach the ALBANY campus of Massey University in North Shore City in about 15 to 20 minutes.

The lanes on both sides of ROYAL Road in MASSEY EAST are areas where many new immigrants from Asia gather. House prices are relatively cheap, ranging from about 180,000 New Zealand dollars to 350,000 New Zealand dollars. As for houses with sea views, housing prices are naturally higher. The stronghold of the Chinese in the West District is the WEST HARBOUR area. This area is backed by mountains and faces the sea, and is adjacent to the inner side of Auckland Harbor. You can see downtown Auckland in the distance. It has both mountains and rivers and charming scenery. The entire area has only been developed in the past ten years, and the houses have various shapes. They come in all shapes and sizes, comparable to the luxury homes in the HOWICK area. The area is close to the coast and has a large yacht marina and a well-equipped yacht club, attracting many New Yorkers who are interested in this area to live in this area.

(5). North District (North Shore City - NORTH SHORE CITY) - Go north from Auckland city center across the "Hong Kong Bridge" and enter North Shore City. It is about 5 to 10 minutes' drive from Auckland city center (about 3 kilometers away). However, due to the vast territory of North Shore City, if you drive north to the ALLBANY area, an important town in the north of North Shore City (where the ALBANY branch of Massey University is located), it will take about 15 to 20 minutes to drive (about 20 kilometers away) via the entire expressway. ; The entire North Shore is divided into two sections, east and west, by the highway. Generally speaking, the east section along the coast and the south section near Auckland Harbor have the highest housing prices. Among them, the TAKAPUNA District, the largest town in the North Shore City, is the most prosperous area. The average house price in this area is the highest in Auckland.

TAKAPUNA District, the most important town in North Shore City, is the most prosperous area. It is about 5 to 10 minutes' drive from the center of Auckland. It is bounded by HAURAKI Bay to the east and Auckland Harbor to the south. White sandy beaches stretch throughout the district. The central area is a commercial shopping center. To the west of the central area is LAKE PUPUKE, nicknamed Swan Lake. Its average house price ranks highest in Auckland. The main middle and high schools in the area are TAKAPUNA NORMAL INTERMEDIATE and TAKAPUN GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Massey University and Auckland Institute of Technology each have a branch in this area. It is convenient for those who want to study. Korean immigrants prefer to gather in this area.

NORTHCOTE, BIRKENHEAD & CHATSWOOD are the areas where Chinese people moved in earlier. They are located at the southern end of North Shore City, on the southwest side of the highway. The whole area faces the Auckland Harbor and is about 5 to 10 meters away from the center of Auckland. Minutes' drive away from the center of Auckland, across the Auckland Harbor Bridge, you can see the white sandy beach and the clear blue water in the harbor. The small boats dotted with sails decorate the sea surface, making it quite attractive to live in.

There are four other districts: HILLCREST, GLENFIELD, WESTLAKE & MILFORD, which are relatively newly developed districts. Because the aforementioned TAKAPUNA district and Linhai are the three districts where Chinese people moved to earlier, housing prices are gradually increasing and the school district has It is not easy to apply, and new immigrants from Asia have begun to move north to these four districts in recent years. These four districts are all located in the central part of North Shore City, on the east and west sides of the highway, about 10 to 15 minutes' drive from downtown Auckland.

The main middle and high schools in the district are GLENFIELD

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, WESTLAKE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL and WESTLAKE GIRL HIGH SCHOOL.

EAST COAST BAYS CITY is the latest developed area in North Shore City. It was developed in the past 10 years. Most of the sections in the area are adjacent to the ocean in the east, so the area names are all preceded by BAY ( The name "Bay" refers to the general offshore area, including CAMPBELLS BAY, MAIRANGI BAY, MURRAYS BAY, ROTHESAY ??BAY, BROWNS BAY and TORBAY. In recent years, new immigrants from Asia have begun to move north to this area, and Taiwanese folks have also raised funds to invest in shopping malls here. . This area is located in the northeast of North Shore City, on the east side of the highway and facing the sea. It has undulating terrain and winding bays. It is about 15 to 20 minutes' drive from downtown Auckland. The main middle and high schools in the district are WAIRAU INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, MAIRANGI BAY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL and RANGITOTO COLLEGE.

This article is for reference only. Its purpose is to provide new immigrants with an outline and guideline, so that new Chinese immigrants can quickly and correctly choose your new residence.

3. Postscript:

(1). Auckland is a vast city with hundreds of districts, and it is impossible to list them all. The area not mentioned in the article does not mean that the area is not good, but because there are not many Chinese people living there, it is not mentioned in more detail.

(2). The housing prices in various districts mentioned in the article are compiled by the author with reference to real estate agency data and personal experience, and have not been obtained through scientific analysis. New Zealand houses are of various styles, with high and low housing prices staggered, and are built in the same district. The prices listed in the article are The house price is for reference only. The actual price should still be based on the current market conditions and is subject to your advance, diligent house inspection and more inquiries.

(3). The driving times in each district mentioned in the article are only general figures and do not take into account the peak traffic hours for commuting to and from get off work.