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Big rise in number of rental listings

Big rise in number of rental listings

Rental listings in Canterbury increased by 35 per cent in the three months to May with some NZ property managers warning landlords they may need to lower expectations to meet the market.

Neighbouring Prestons Park homes sold at same

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom home on Timara Cres sold for $1.43m at auction. Photo: Supplied

Neighbouring Christchurch homes sold at same time

Three neighbouring Christchurch homes have been sold at the same time for a combined total of $3.17 million.

Mauger tells government how to build more housing

(From left) A Ngāi Tūāhuriri whānau member moving into one of the houses, with Barry Bragg, Cate...

Christchurch mayor tells government how to build more housing

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger says central government will get more houses if it guarantees funding for local-led community projects.

Pegasus golf course sale attracting interest

Pegasus golf course. Photo: Canterbury Golf

'A lot of interest' in Pegasus golf course sale

Canterbury's Pegasus golf course is on the market - and attracting "a lot of interest" from potential buyers in NZ and overseas.

Race against time to save historic hall

Balmoral Hall is facing demolition. Photo: Supplied

Race against time to save historic hall

Historic Places Mid Canterbury members are fighting to save Balmoral Hall in Ashburton from being demolished or sold.

Large residential development gets green light

A view of Five Mile Villas along Munro Rd. Image: supplied

Large residential development gets green light

A 200-plus residential unit development in Queenstown has gained council consent.

Quotes sought for upgrades to domain

Proposed upgrades to a Christchurch domain will require about $180,000 in city council funding.

Neighbouring homes up for auction on same day

The house at 41 Timara Cres, Prestons. Photo: oneroof.co.nz

Neighbouring homes up for auction on same day

The owners of three neighbouring Christchurch properties are selling their houses at exactly the same time - and it’s no coincidence.

Bringing the buzz back to the red zone

The Climate Action Campus plans to line Cowlishaw St in Avonside with plants that will attract...

Bringing the buzz back to the red zone

A Christchurch red zone street will soon echo with bird song and the buzz of pollinating insects as plans to create New Zealand’s first “Pollination Street” get under way.

Woman shocked to see home in social housing post

'I was appalled': Christchurch woman shocked to see home in social housing post

A Christchurch homeowner was shocked to see her house featured in an Instagram post by Housing Minister Chris Bishop and other National MPs about building more social housing.

New York-style loft apartments in 140yo building

The 140-year-old Wood's Mill on Wise Street in Addington. Photo: Supplied

New York-style loft apartments for sale in one of Chch's oldest buildings

The multimillion-dollar repurposing of one of Christchurch's last great industrial buildings has reached a significant milestone.

New Kainga Ora homes for Waimakariri

Seven new homes were built in Church St, Rangiora, as part of a Kainga Ora project. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

New Kainga Ora homes for Waimakariri

Two Kainga Ora projects have created 12 new homes for the Waimakariri community.

More tuis about town

There’s good news for tui fans – there has been a rapid increase in the number of sightings of the boisterous, honey-eating bird in Canterbury.

Houses to be sold off after The Block NZ axed

It's hoped the houses will be finished and on the market later in 2024. Photo: RNZ/Nick Monro

Houses to be sold off after The Block NZ axed

Up to 200 production staff could be out of jobs as the 2024 season of TV show The Block NZ is axed.

Resort’s 'final jewel' set to be sold

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has accepted a bid for this Queenstown Hill block but the...

Resort’s 'final jewel' set to be sold

A buyer has been found for a stunning block of land described as "Queenstown’s final jewel".

Tonnes of rubbish removed from waterways

Tonnes of rubbish removed from waterways

Dumped TVs, microwaves and cushions were just some of the items removed from Christchurch's waterways by about 1000 volunteers over the weekend.

Very poisonous flower can cause 'blindness'

The Cape Tulip. Photo: Northland Regional Council

Very poisonous flower can cause 'blindness'

Canterbury gardeners are being asked to keep an eye out for a poisonous pest plant that will bloom in June.

Housing intensification decisions delayed

Christchurch city councillors delay housing intensification decisions

Christchurch city councillors voted on Wednesday to delay substantive decisions on housing intensification until the end of next year.

Merivale records largest jump in house prices

A four-bedroom home on Heaton St, Merivale, recently sold for $2.33m. Photo: Supplied via OneRoof

Merivale records largest jump in house prices

Merivale has recorded the biggest housing dollar change year-on-year in New Zealand.

Pet bonds on the way for renters

Pet bonds on the way for renters with animals

The government has announced a two-week pet bond and will introduce obligations for tenants to pay for any damage their animals cause.

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