North Canterbury town launches housing scheme to attract new families
Local Rebekah Kelly, one several residents on the newly-formed Hurunui Community Development Trust, says a new equity housing scheme will be great for families who had never thought of getting on the property ladder before.
“We want people to be able to live here. It's a great place to live."
The trust aims to build 10 new houses for 10 new families within the next five years.
Families involved with the scheme will be able to offer what they afford for a house, instead of having huge mortgage payments with interest. It will be similar to a rent-to-buy scheme, but the finer details are still being confirmed, Kelly says.
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.3% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.5% I want to be able to choose.
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47.2% Against. I want to deal with people.
Poll: Would you take a 1.5-hour hike for a shop? 🌿🐦
Canterbury, you have a hidden treasure right on your doorstep ... though it does come with a 1.5-hour walk up the stunning Rakaia Gorge Walkway.
Along the trail you’ll find The Fantail Shop showcasing small artworks by local artisans. Even better, every purchase supports the Fantail Trust, helping protect and restore biodiversity on the north bank of the gorge.
So we’re curious: would you take a 1.5-hour hike for a shop? (And for local biodiversity, of course 🌿)
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32.4% Yes!
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67.6% No thank you.
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