Riccarton West Community Garden garden to stay for now - but future still uncertain
A community garden that has been an integral part of a Christchurch suburb for more than seven years is set to remain in the community, for now.
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Mike Pero exits real estate business
Mike Pero exits real estate business
Well-known Christchurch-born businessman and entrepreneur Mike Pero has exited his ownership of the real estate business which still bears his name.
Big night at architecture awards for Canty homes
Big night at architecture awards for Canterbury designers
Canterbury designers took out several accolades at the 2020 ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards on Friday night.
Flowers spread message of resilience at hospital
Flowers spread message of resilience at hospital
Hundreds of flowers have been placed in the foyer at Ashburton Hospital - and are being given away to anyone who visits.
Meetings planned to discuss rising sea levels
Meetings planned to discuss rising sea levels with Christchurch residents
People living in Christchurch's south-east will soon be consulted over the impact of rising sea levels.
Sale of ‘spaceship’ house ready to lift off
Sale of ‘spaceship’ house ready to lift off after 95,854 views online
You could say interest has been out of this world as the sale process for the last remaining Futuro ‘spaceship’ house in Christchurch gets ready for lift off.
Fries with that? Maccas house sells for $2.09m
Fries with that? Townhouse with Maccas sign sells for $2.09m
A NZ townhouse that could be mistaken for a MacDonald’s restaurant has sold under the hammer for more than $2 million.
Online flower sales blooming since Covid-19 lockdowns
Online flower sales blooming since Covid-19 lockdowns
Livestreamed flower auctions in Christchurch are blooming after Covid-19 forced the industry to grow its online presence.
Going, going, gone: Another title for Christchurch auctioneer
Going, going, gone: Another title for Christchurch auctioneer
Judges at the REINZ national real estate auctioneering championships have been sold on Christchurch’s Ned Allison for a second time.
Triple Star takes top award
Check this house out: Triple Star takes top award
A Queenstown house with ‘‘instant appeal’’ has won the Southern Registered Master Builders top award.
Four years since the Kaikōura quake
Kaikōura quake four years on: 'There was obviously a lot of work in front of us'
Four years on from the massive earthquake that rocked North Canterbury, farmers are finding new ways to work.
Chance to recycle your electronic waste
Charity provides chance to recycle electronic waste in Christchurch
A Christchurch-based charity is shining a spotlight on e-waste by organising an electronic recycling day on Saturday.
New Avon River pedestrian and cycle bridges approved
New Avon River pedestrian and cycle bridges approved
Three pedestrian and cycle bridges crossing the Avon River are a step closer to reality after the green light was given to proceed with construction.
Electricity price hike looking likely in south
'We understand the disappointment and anger': Electricity price hike likely
It is looking more likely electricity prices will go up in parts of the South Island.
Christchurch house prices hit another record high
House prices hit another record high in Christchurch
House prices in Christchurch have hit another record high with the median climbing to $526,000 last month.
Court reduces Steel and Tube fine for substandard steel mesh
Court reduces Steel and Tube fine for substandard steel mesh
A court has found a record-breaking $2 million fine imposed on Steel and Tube over its seismic reinforcing mesh was "manifestly excessive".
Plan sets tone for Racecourse Road
Plan sets tone for Racecourse Road
Three hundred new residential sections have been identified in an outline development plan for a new Canterbury subdivision.
Would you rent this? Grime infested rental up for grabs
Would you rent this? Grime infested rental up for grabs
A grime-infested property with dirt snaking up the walls has been put up for rent on one of New Zealand's busiest streets.
Petition demands action over palm tree
Petition demands council take action over potentially hazardous palm tree
A petition demanding Christchurch City Council take action over a potentially hazardous palm tree in Shirley has gained more than 105 signatures.
Buyers snap up quintessential Canterbury baches
Buyers snap up quintessential Canterbury baches
Demand for baches in Canterbury’s prime holiday spots is heating up before summer as Covid-19 means Kiwis are looking closer to home for vacations with overseas travel off the itinerary.