Outrage at plans to 'commercialise' housing in affluent Christchurch suburb
Residents in an affluent Christchurch suburb are outraged at plans to build two high-density housing developments on already congested streets.
They fear the developments in Merivale Lane and Leinster Rd in Merivale will lead to the "touristification" of their neighbourhood, if snapped up by Airbnb-type operators.
What do you think of the development? Read the full story here and tell us your thoughts in the comments below.
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Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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40% Yes
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60% No
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
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Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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79.7% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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20.3% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
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