Comments on: Where are the nicer areas/suburbs to live in Christchurch NZ?

By: robynz

robynz — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:47:59 +0000

Affluent nice = Fendalton, Cashmere, Merivale, Ilam, Mt Pleasant, Northwood, Travisland, Nunweek Park.

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Look at my answer to this question, which asked about bad suburbs for some more info.
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By: Ricky O

Ricky O — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:21:59 +0000

Cashmere and Fendelton
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By: Wabby!

Wabby! — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:34:59 +0000

Cashmere!! It's really nice! My cousins live there. The houses are all new, worth millions and everyone is snobby and upthemselves!
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By: vivi_collis

vivi_collis — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:07:59 +0000

It really depends on your budget. I'm in Burnside, which is about 5 mins to airport and countryside, near several malls, with the usual array of shops and supermarkets and about a 25min drive in peak hour to the CBD. It could be expensive to rent here because the High School has an excellent reputation. It is also very handy to University of Canterbury and College of Education.
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By: demi4candy

demi4candy — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:50:59 +0000

Fendalton and Merivale are both flash areas and close to the city, malls and most of the private schools.
North Shore is a nice suburb, 15 minutes from the city centre, close to the beach/forest/golf course. Nice neighbourhood.
Sumner/Redcliffs are nice, close to the beach, a bit far from the city though and the traffic is terrible.
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By: todsbod66

todsbod66 — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:05:59 +0000

Cashmere, Fendalton, parts of Riccarton. Sumners pretty nice too.
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By: snowman

snowman — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:18:59 +0000

Fendalton Is very flash and up market, It Is also quite expensive.
Merivale Is quite similar to Fendalton.

If you are looking for somewhere that's laid back, non snobbish and great for kids then North beach Is a great place as the beach and Forest are right at your door step.

Parklands Is also very nice.
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