Canterbury castle hits the market
A luxury "post-modern castle" in Canterbury that appeared on Grand Designs New Zealand in 2022 is on the market.
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Where buyers, builders, experts and designers come together
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Tallest building to be built since the quakes
Tallest building to be built since the quakes
Prolific Christchurch developer Williams Corporation has unveiled its plans for a new 10-storey tower in the central city.
Dilapidated home on the market
One of Christchurch’s most dilapidated homes on the market
A once grand home overlooking Christchurch is being sold "as is, where is" after sitting derelict for about 10 years.
Should council crack down on holiday rental providers?
Should council crack down on holiday rental providers?
A property investment expert says Christchurch should crack down on short-term holiday rental providers who are not paying business rates.
Renovated quake villa flipped for $1.3m
Renovated quake villa flipped for $1.3m
Renovators who bought a Christchurch quake-damaged villa for $715,000 six months ago got just over $1.3 million for it at auction.
Family sparks creative new development
From cows into houses: Family sparks creative new development in Rangiora
A Rangiora family wants to put its own stamp on a new 270-home development.
Town hall reaches milestone
Rangiora Town Hall reaches major milestone
The Rangiora Town Hall turns 100 this year - and residents are being asked to dig through their drawers and boxes for any old photos, records or memorabilia of the historic building.
Tap into growing demand for cost-saving home solutions
Tap into growing demand for cost-saving home solutions
The Star Home Show 2026 is a major opportunity for businesses to access homeowners who are actively looking to reduce energy bills and improve efficiency.
Family buys Cashmere 'castle'
'Some new kings and queens and princes and princesses': Family buys Cashmere 'castle'
A couple who spent years bringing their Christchurch "castle" back to life have sold it to a family who now get to live out their own fairytale.
Liquidation for ‘restructure purposes’
Company that used to own premier Christchurch golf course put in liquidation
Property developer John Darby’s Clearwater Land Holdings Ltd, which previously owned Christchurch’s Clearwater golf course, has been placed in liquidation for "restructuring purposes".
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The Star Home Show returns to Wolfbrook Arena for three days from Friday, June 26, to Sunday, June 28. If you are a business owner looking to meet customers face to face or a homeowner on the hunt for products, services, and home upgrades, this event is for you.
Decline in monarch butterflies due to wasps
Decline in monarch butterflies due to predatory paper wasps
Rangiora residents have seen a severe decline in the number of monarch butterflies this year due to an increase in paper wasps, which prey on monarch caterpillars.
What’s driving people to Darfield?
Population boom: What’s driving people to Darfield?
As the saying goes, ‘west is best’ - and that seems to be the case for Darfield where the accelerator is about to be pushed on the township’s growth.
Elderly homeowners cash-in
Elderly homeowners cash-in after 47 years in Merivale
An elderly couple paid $365,000 for their Christchurch home 47 years ago. Now Sue and Roy have sold it – for $1.47 million.
Concerns township growing too fast
Concerns Canterbury township growing too fast
The public may not get a say on whether a large 700-800 home subdivision on 126ha of farmland in Canterbury goes ahead.
Whare plan to share area’s rich history
Whare plan to share area’s rich history
A former Environment Canterbury chair is leading a project to preserve the historical significance of Birdlings Flat.
McCaw family's Fendalton home sold
McCaw family's Fendalton home sold
Richie and Gemma McCaw have sold their Christchurch home for an undisclosed amount at auction on Thursday.
Iconic piece of property for sale
Iconic piece of property for sale
A prominent property in Methven that used to be a maternity hospital and operated as a retirement home is now on the market.
Feedback sought for 1000-home rezone
Feedback sought on plan to rezone land for 1000-home development
About 1000 more homes could be built in Rolleston if a rezoning request is approved.