Dozens of new homes to be built at old school site
Dozens of new homes to be built at old New Brighton school site
More than 65 new homes will be built on the old Central New Brighton School site as work gets under way on the Seaview Development.
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Proposal for community to take over sport centre
Community could take over high performance sport centre in Christchurch
A high performance sport centre in Christchurch could potentially be transformed into a dedicated community recreation facility.
Open Christchurch chance to have a ‘good nosy’
Open Christchurch: Have a ‘good nosy’ around city's most captivating homes and buildings
Some of Christchurch’s most recognised buildings will be opened up to the public this month as part of a new event to celebrate the city’s architecture.
Waterfront bungalow fetches $2.13m at auction
Waterfront bach on Banks Peninsula sells for more than $2.1m
A vintage 1950s bungalow with stunning harbour views over Akaroa has sold at auction for $2.13m - nearly $1m above its 2019 rating valuation.
Heritage awards standard higher than ever
Finalists named in Canterbury Heritage Awards, standard higher than ever
The finalists for the biennial Canterbury Heritage Awards have been whittled down after a protracted debate among the judges due to the quality of the contenders.
City’s most deprived areas revealed
Christchurch's most deprived areas revealed in new socio-economic data
Burwood, Riccarton and Spreydon top the list when it comes to socio-economic deprivation in Christchurch.
Harvest time at NZ's largest cannabis crop near Kaikōura
Harvest time at NZ's largest cannabis crop near Kaikōura
Tens of thousands of cannabis plants are being picked over the coming weeks, as harvest begins at New Zealand's largest commercial medical cannabis crop.
Former St John building up for grabs
'Restoration project': Old Canterbury St John ambulance building up for grabs
St John wants to give away its earthquake-damaged former ambulance station at Darfield.
Park pigeons ‘reminiscent of horror film'
Pigeon numbers in Christchurch park ‘reminiscent of horror film’
A Memorial Ave resident says the number of pigeons gathering across from her house in Burnside Park is like a scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 horror film The Birds.
Residents call for input into rezoning plans
Rolleston residents call for input into potential rezoning plans
Residents on the outskirts of west Rolleston want to be included in potential rezoning plans as the town boundary extends by thousands of homes.
National moots measures to tackle housing crisis
National moots measures to tackle housing crisis
National Party leader Judith Collins is trying to get a member's bill before Parliament that includes an emergency process, similar to that used after the Christchurch quakes, to open up more land for housing.
Foraged apples put to good use
Foraged apples put to good use
A community event to celebrate the autumn apple harvest, and with a focus on preserving surplus produce, brought together more than 70 people in Wanaka at the weekend.
Not all views heard on contentious housing project
Opportunity missed to hear views on controversial housing project
A Christchurch couple say the Papanui-Innes Community Board has missed a key opportunity to hear all views surrounding a controversial housing project.
$1m suburb club: Which areas have joined?
Christchurch's $1 million suburb club expands as housing bonanza continues
Christchurch now boasts five suburbs with average house prices in excess of $1 million.
House prices increase 16.1% in a year
House prices increase 16.1% in a year - first-home buyers feel 'squeeze'
The latest CoreLogic data shows Christchurch's average property value increased by 11.9% in a year, while nationally house prices were up 16.1% - the biggest jump since 2006.
LVRs put brakes on housing market as prices drop 4%
LVRs put brakes on housing market as prices drop 4%
The return of higher deposit requirements for investors has put the brakes on the housing market in March, with property values in Christchurch falling by $30,000.
Gardening competition’s youngest ever judge
Gardening competition’s youngest ever judge: ‘I couldn’t be too kind on them’
At just 14, Sea-am Thompson is the youngest ever Christchurch Beautifying Association summer garden competition judge.
Christchurch property market unaffected by Government shake-up
Christchurch property market unaffected by Government shake-up
The Christchurch housing market appears to be unaffected by the Government's shake-up, despite a subdued mood at other auctions around the country.
Future of Godley House site to be discussed
Time for another licensed venue? Future of Godley House site to be discussed
Diamond Harbour residents will be updated on the long-running Godley House site saga on Monday.
Housing package opens door to investor angst, renter despondency
Housing package opens door to investor angst, renter despondency
A Christchurch real estate agent says the rapid timeframe for the government's new housing rules has left many residents with questions.
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