Race against time to save historic hall
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.
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Large residential development gets green light
Large residential development gets green light
A 200-plus residential unit development in Queenstown has gained council consent.
Quotes sought for upgrades to domain
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
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
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
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
New Kainga Ora homes for Waimakariri
Two Kainga Ora projects have created 12 new homes for the Waimakariri community.
More tuis about town
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
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
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'
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
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.
Lincoln housing development appeal dropped
Appeal to stop 1710-home housing development dropped
A bid to stop a large Carter Group housing development being built in Canterbury has come to an end.
Bid to restore neglected New Brighton garden
Bid to restore neglected New Brighton garden
Community gardeners in New Brighton have been given the challenge of restoring an eight-year-old sensory garden.
Hadlee’s home on the market
Sir Richard Hadlee's home on the market
Sir Richard Hadlee is selling his luxury home overlooking the Pegasus golf course, just north of Christchurch.
Rare glimpse inside city's iconic buildings
Open Christchurch festival: Get a rare glimpse inside city's most iconic buildings
Christchurch is throwing open the doors to the public, giving rare glimpses behind the scenes of some of the city’s newest and most unusual buildings.