Calling Christchurch people...

[Shadows]

Hey all.
We're playing with the idea of maybe moving down your way in the next year or three so I need your opinions....
What are the good areas to look at in the city and her surrounding towns (Amberley - Rakaia - Darfield kind of area), and which areas don't come with the best of neighbours? What about the inbetweens? Is there a rule of thumb?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers.

[Shadows]

Bloody helpful lot, aren't you? Have you all gone on that rally?
Scummy - where are all the P labs and shit?

[chanceyy]

Mate Scummy is on the rally along with most of the chch crew .. wait til the hangovers are sorted you might start getting replies on monday :whistle:

[Dave-]

my grandparents moved to woodend in chch, then my uncle and his new family did, then my other uncle (they're twins) moved to an area just outside of woodend with his new family.

woodend is a 20 min drive outside of the city, so its a half hour or more to get into the centre, however you've got northlands and northwood malls close by.

the problem lies in if you have teenage kids, the logic my olds applied here is that if I didnt taxi I'd drive/ride, and possibly intoxicated, I however dont think my parents give me as much credit as I deserve...as that's just retarded....

or there's the port hills/banks peninsula, lyttelton if you like the smell of your own farts, or akaroa if you like the smell of snails and your own farts.

[Mikkel]

I'm tempted to say repost - simply because there was someone who posed more or less exactly the same question on this forum perhaps 2-3 weeks back. I'm sure if you dig for it you'll find it :yes:

Edit: How nice of me - I dug it out for you ;) http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60111

[Shadows]

I'm tempted to say repost - simply because there was someone who posed more or less exactly the same question on this forum perhaps 2-3 weeks back. I'm sure if you dig for it you'll find it :yes:

Edit: How nice of me - I dug it out for you ;) http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60111

Cheers for that fellah

[Mikkel]

Cheers for that fellah

Not a worry :)

[Shadows]

So in a nutshell according to that thread it sounds like South (and South of South) is the go, the hill area, or West / NorthWest of Hagley Park if you want to be closer to town.
Sweet - I'm coming down to have a look tomorrow.

[Trudes]

But then who will I follow??:confused:

Sorry, as you were.

[Shadows]

But then who will I follow??:confused:

Sorry, as you were.

But... you said you would follow me anywhere :weep:

[Trudes]

But... you said you would follow me anywhere :weep:

To the nearest pub......:apint: :2thumbsup

[SVboy]

I suggest you check out Lincoln-far enough out to be rural, close enough in to be commuter friendly to ChCh. Nice area.

[Drum]

I know Christchurch pretty well Shads. Buy me a beer and I might tell ya about it.

[Kickaha]

Bloody helpful lot, aren't you? Have you all gone on that rally?
Scummy - where are all the P labs and shit?

Where will you be working in Chch?

Whats the maximum amount of time you want to commute?

[merv]

I loved that city when I lived there and I'd love to go back to. As for where to live though there is one important point - how flush with cash are you?

You can go from buying a Finn type mansion in Fendalton for say $3-$5 mill, to a house in Ilam for say $900k, or in the outer suburbs for say $400k or out in the outlying towns for maybe a bit less. My daughter goes to Lincoln uni and she settled on living in Hornby in the end because Lincoln itself was a bit more expensive and by being on the bus route in Hornby she was flexible able to go either way to ChCh city or to Lincoln when she needed to.

[merv]

But then who will I follow??:confused:



Are you a stalker babe? Or do you just lose your way if you're not following someone?

[Trudes]

Are you a stalker babe? Or do you just lose your way if you're not following someone?

No, no stalking, I just like to follow Shadows because he leads me astray (or is that he leads me in the wrong direction..?):rolleyes:

[Shadows]

I suggest you check out Lincoln-far enough out to be rural, close enough in to be commuter friendly to ChCh. Nice area.

Yeah I checked out Lincoln, quite nice. Rather be in a town though so its easier for the Mrs. who doesn't drive. From memory it only has a 4 Square too, she'll want a full blown supermarket or I'm toast. And I like the city itself, it does hold a really strong resemblance to Adelaide.


I know Christchurch pretty well Shads. Buy me a beer and I might tell ya about it.

I might have to take you up on that mate.


Where will you be working in Chch?

Whats the maximum amount of time you want to commute?

I don't know where (or even if) I'll be working down there at this stage, we're just thinking about a possible change of scenery... so where I might be commuting to is anybody's guess.
I checked out Kaiapoi (nice beach, river was sex on wheels) and Rakaia, nice, quiet, self sufficient, and good places to escape to but for some reason they just didn't click with me as places I should live. But I'll be back for another look, it may have been that I was a bit tired as they were my last stops after 12 hours of driving around the city today. At least they gave me 5 rashers of bacon in my Big Mac which was a bonus. I do know that if I decide to live by the sea it will be Kaiapoi and not anywhere along the New Brighton Shoreline or anywhere past that pain in the arse bottleneck called Ferrymead. BTW is it a bitch getting to the city from outside when it snows or is it all kept pretty clear?


I loved that city when I lived there and I'd love to go back to. As for where to live though there is one important point - how flush with cash are you?

You can go from buying a Finn type mansion in Fendalton for say $3-$5 mill, to a house in Ilam for say $900k, or in the outer suburbs for say $400k or out in the outlying towns for maybe a bit less. My daughter goes to Lincoln uni and she settled on living in Hornby in the end because Lincoln itself was a bit more expensive and by being on the bus route in Hornby she was flexible able to go either way to ChCh city or to Lincoln when she needed to.

I've been watching whats going where and for how much and its nowhere near as bad as you said in most cases. Those prices are for the flashest of the flash, my tastes are more modest.... I only want a house!

[alley cat]

Oh come out to rolleston, town of the future! Got a supermarket and every thing for young familys. Easy commuting to chch.:banana:

[Shadows]

Well. A couple or three years turned into a couple or three weeks.

I chucked my job in last week, my house is going on the market, all my shit is getting packed to go in storage somewhere, see you all once I've settled in.

Anybody know of some cheapish accomodation I can stay in while sell my house up here and find a new one?

[cruza]

Heaps of rentals, just have to pick a price, sure someone will tell ya if the street/area is any good .hornby,cashmere,hoonhay,addington,templeton. If Ya stay central to start with, probably easier while Ya get yourself set up, make final discisions. Can't see ya having any regrets with the move.:first:

[Trudes]

We'll miss you around here Shadows :weep: Good luck with the move and the new beginnings!
Take care of him you Canterbury peoples!!

[Nasty]

We'll miss you around here Shadows :weep: Good luck with the move and the new beginnings!
Take care of him you Canterbury peoples!!

+1 ... will miss you lots .... say hi to the guys down there .. they have set up a weekly ride so at least you can go on that ... enjoy exploring.

[awayatc]

Well. A couple or three years turned into a couple or three weeks.

I chucked my job in last week, my house is going on the market, all my shit is getting packed to go in storage somewhere, see you all once I've settled in.

Anybody know of some cheapish accomodation I can stay in while sell my house up here and find a new one?

What are you looking for...? how many people? how many bedrooms? what do you call cheapish?.... When do you need it..?

[Subike]

will get you a 5 year old house, 80k north of CHCH at gretta valley on 2 1/2 acres bottom land, 100 meters from the pub, 7 day petrol stop, and on the cross roads of the best rides in canturbury, 3hrs nelson, 3hrs greymouth, 3 hrs dunedin (maybe).
An hours ride to CHCH, with school buss at gate to secondry and primary schools.
:done:

[Drum]

Should be a bit quieter in the Valley now! No more Harleys at KB rides I guess.

[Shadows]

Should be a bit quieter in the Valley now! No more Harleys at KB rides I guess.

I told you you need to get yourself one.

[Subike]

Should be a bit quieter in the Valley now! No more Harleys at KB rides I guess.

every weekend from friday till late sun hight I hear the bikes crusin past.
Almost got to the point of being able to tell the make and model from the sound.
Pluss is, dont have to go for a ride to talk with all sorts of riders from all over the world.
So the Valley not quiet, just purrs to the sounds of qaulity two wheelers.

forgot to add, 3 bedrooms here, I only use one
anyone wanting a stop over heading up or down the country, that offers a hot shower, bed, and undercover parking, give me a call.
Can fit 20 tents on the front lawn if needed.
100 yrds to and from the Pub.

[R1madness]

Make it a bit easier. How much you want to spend? Lots go to the hills. Anywhere up there is fine. Or Fendalton.

Linwood, Aranui, bexley, not so good.

Avonhead = Asianhood (no offence just what its called locally)
Riccarton = Wickaton (say it with a chineese accent)

New Brighton average people
North shore (just like acukland they think)
South shore (nothing like auckland)
Papanui normal
Casebrook normal

Dont know much about the south west side.

Rangoria still thinks its a farming town (its not)
Oxford nice but a long way out
Kaipoi nice and growing
Pegasus town new and exciting.... if you like that sort of thing

[Shadows]

What are you looking for...? how many people? how many bedrooms? what do you call cheapish?.... When do you need it..?

Just thought I'd have a quick look on Trademe - heaps to choose from!

[Shadows]

Make it a bit easier. How much you want to spend? Lots go to the hills. Anywhere up there is fine. Or Fendalton.

Linwood, Aranui, bexley, not so good.

Avonhead = Asianhood (no offence just what its called locally)
Riccarton = Wickaton (say it with a chineese accent)

New Brighton average people
North shore (just like acukland they think)
South shore (nothing like auckland)
Papanui normal
Casebrook normal

Dont know much about the south west side.

Rangoria still thinks its a farming town (its not)
Oxford nice but a long way out
Kaipoi nice and growing
Pegasus town new and exciting.... if you like that sort of thing

Yep, one good full day of driving around and I cased the place quite well. The Rolleston - Burnham - Darfield side of things ticks the most boxes for me so that's where I'll be looking.

[SDU]

Yep, one good full day of driving around and I cased the place quite well. The Rolleston - Burnham - Darfield side of things ticks the most boxes for me so that's where I'll be looking.

I guess we'll see you on a ride some time soon then!

Have you found any work here yet or are you going to enjoy a bit of a hol sussing out town & surrounds?

[SDU]

Linwood, Aranui, bexley, not so good.



Depends if he wanna live in bogganville still or not


PS Linwood is a large area that is split into 3 areas- Linwood north is the better- almost Dallington area off them all.

[Shadows]

I guess we'll see you on a ride some time soon then!

Have you found any work here yet or are you going to enjoy a bit of a hol sussing out town & surrounds?

I'll definately be out and about eventually, after I've settled down and journeyed back to collect me bike! Mrs. Shadows is gutted there's a midweek ride down there as well.

I've got a job to go to, which is the reason for the change of scenery. My last day on the job up here on the 25th of January and start the much much better one on the 28th.

Nothing like cutting it fine, eh?


Depends if he wanna live in bogganville still or not

PS Linwood is a large area that is split into 3 areas- Linwood north is the better- almost Dallington area off them all.

I've had a gutsful of Boganville. After talking to my estate agent today my sights are now firmly set on dragging a far better neighbourhood down a notch or several. :devil2:

[Drum]

....I've had a gutsful of Boganville. .....


Why I oughta! Besides, the values around here are about to shoot up. Around the 28th I reckon.:whistle:

[Str8 Jacket]

I've had a gutsful of Boganville. After talking to my estate agent today my sights are now firmly set on dragging a far better neighbourhood down a notch or several. :devil2:

You bastidge! We'll miss you and ya harley down here!