OFF GRID lifestyle home for sale - no more electricity bills
OFF GRID LIFESTYLE – self sufficiency at its best .
Lincoln/ Tai Tapu .
Sited on 4.6 ha, this 2 bedroom home plus sleep out is fully solar powered so no power bills to worry about. Save money by living here and enjoy both energy efficiency and self sufficiency with no worries about rising electricity prices or power outages.
This light-filled fully insulated, double glazed 3 year old 70 m sq. home is north facing for maximum sunshine with an extra large deck with views to both the Port Hills and the Southern Alps. The compliant log burner ensures year round heating when needed.
A fully plumbed-in outdoor bath allows you to unwind and relax under the stars and survey your orchard of fruit and nut trees, poultry enclosure and vegetable garden. Extensive native planting enhances the peaceful environment with beauty and birdsong.
There is also the benefit of supplementing your income by silage/hay making and horse agistment. Outbuildings include a 3 bay utility shed with 2 enclosed bays, garden shed along with generous under house storage. There is also substantial lock-up tool shed with work bench.
The future of this property includes the option of building a larger family home; and with 2 road accesses you could look at future subdivision (subject to Council approval) of the property.
Located a 5 minute drive from Lincoln, it is only a short 20 minute commute into the city. You can have the best of both worlds - country-living with city-convenience
Offers over $750,000 (plus GST if applicable)
PRIVATE SALE- NO AGENTS PLEASE
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Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
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52% Human-centred experience and communication
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15.2% Critical thinking
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29.9% Resilience and adaptability
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Hello Hornby - Your community party in the park
✨ LOCK IT IN, HORNBY! ✨
The legendary Hello Hornby is back on Saturday 7 March, and we’re taking over Wycola Park from midday to 3pm! 🎪
This year, we’re getting weird with the letter H. Why? Because Hornby is Heaps of fun, Home to the best people, and... well, we just like the letter. 💁♂️
THE CHALLENGE:
Come in Fancy Dress starting with H.
Are you showing up as a Hero? A Hippie? A Hungry Hippo? Or perhaps a Humble piece of Halloumi? 🧀
There are great prizes up for grabs, so don't be a Hermit—get your costume sorted! 🏆
📍 Where: Wycola Park
🕛 When: Saturday 7 March, 12pm - 3pm
🎭 Theme: The letter H
See you there for a Huge afternoon! 🚀🙌
#HelloHornby #HornbyEvents #LetterH #FancyDress #WycolaPark #CommunityVibes
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