'Big-little city' lures in Auckland buyers
Auckland first-home buyers and other out-of-towners continue to be lured to Christchurch as property values grow at a faster rate than other main centres.
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Strategy needed to stop urban sprawl
'Unmanaged growth': Strategy needed to stop urban sprawl
Selwyn's rapid expansion shows no sign of easing, prompting growing concerns about the way development is reshaping the Canterbury district.
New act starts on site of historic old theatre
New act starts on site of historic old theatre
A new luxury apartment and commercial building in the heart of Lyttelton’s shopping area is set to be completed by the end of the month.
Neighbours clash over residential development
Neighbours clash over residential development
A property development has left residents of a Christchurch suburb frustrated about not being consulted – while the developer is annoyed at the delays their complaints have caused.
Iconic café goes on the market
Iconic Canterbury café goes on the market
A regular haunt of one of NZ’s most famous poets, Canterbury's iconic old White House Cafe is up for sale, almost 10 years since it closed its doors to the public.
Strip club boss sells 'Playboy Mansion' to developer for $6m
Strip club boss sells 'Playboy Mansion' to developer for $6m
High-profile strip club boss James Samson has sold his sprawling Russley estate near Christchurch Airport for $6 million in a private off-market deal.
New rules likely to speed up housing growth
New rules likely to speed up housing growth in Selwyn district
A fairer system for ensuring growth pays for growth appears to be on the way in the Selwyn district - but it could take at least two-and-a-half years to put in place.
Large housing development planned for Mitre 10 site
Large housing development planned for Mitre 10 site
Nearly 100 new homes and a suite of commercial units are planned for a prominent Christchurch block, currently occupied by a former Mitre 10 store and a hotel.
Iconic Canterbury pub to reopen
'It just didn’t feel right this place was shut': Iconic Canterbury pub to reopen
The Hurunui Hotel's owners have taken it off the market after failing to find a buyer, and have instead moved to their backup plan - leasing the business for the next three years to an experienced bar manager.
Family farm sale paves way for development
Family farm sale paves the way for thousands of new homes
Plans are starting to take shape for a major rezoning of farmland on the outskirts of a booming Canterbury town.
Seller who couldn’t find her husband finds buyer
Seller who couldn’t find her husband finds buyer for massive Canterbury house
Natasha Smith couldn’t find her husband, but she has found a buyer for their massive house in Rolleston.
Cathedral Square site up for sale
Cathedral Square site up for sale
A 1400sq m prime piece of central Christchurch real estate has been placed on the market.
What do the city's luxury homes sell for?
How much do Christchurch’s luxury homes sell for?
High-profile property developer Richard Peebles says his Fendalton mansion could set a sale record for the year at more than $10m. What were the other highest-priced Christchurch homes sold in 2025?
Medicinal garden pops up at empty quake site
Medicinal garden pops up at empty quake site
A new medicinal garden installation has been created to trace the history of a prominent Lyttelton site.
City withdraws from more housing intensification
Christchurch opts out of more housing intensification
Christchurch’s bid to opt out of further housing intensification standards has been accepted by the Government.
Aucklanders flock to Chch for cheaper housing
Aucklanders flock to Chch for cheaper housing
The latest migration figures show Canterbury is now the fastest-growing region in New Zealand - and real estate agents are seeing the effects of the population surge.
Storied high country station on market for $50m
Storied high country station on market for $50m
One of Canterbury's most storied high-country stations is on the market for offers of $50 million or more.
ECan puts historic theatre site on the market
ECan puts historic Christchurch theatre site on the market
Environment Canterbury has put the Odeon Theatre site in central Christchurch on the market and is seeking offers for the property by December 4.
Stadium zone fast becoming hot property
Stadium zone fast becoming hot property
Christchurch’s $683m One New Zealand Stadium is causing a commercial and housing boom in surrounding streets with real estate values expected to keep climbing.
Old Smiths City site to be turned into housing
Old Smiths City site to be turned into housing
Collapsed retail chain Smiths City’s original Colombo St site in central Christchurch is being sold to a housing developer.