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Woolworths housing and supermarket development approved by Environment Court

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Plans for 270 new houses and apartments, a supermarket, shops, eateries, a tavern, a cinema, a gym and an indoor pool have been given the go ahead for Christchurch's fastest-growing suburb.

The Environment Court has approved a proposal from supermarket company Woolworths to build the subdivision on 21 hectares on Halswell Rd, on the north side of Halswell.

The southwestern suburb already has more home building under way than any other part of Christchurch.

Australia-based Woolworths, owner of the Countdown brand in New Zealand, bought the land for $27 million from three owners about four years ago. The site is mostly farmland and sits opposite the Aidanfield subdivision. Continue reading here.

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Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
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