PremiumBen TomsettMultimedia Journalist - Dunedin, NZ Herald·NZ Herald·6 Jun, 2026 10:00 PM6 mins to read‌A comparison of housing listings shows buyers can typically secure significantly more space and newer homes in Christchurch than in Auckland at similar price points. Photos / OneRoofWhat does $1 million buy in New Zealand’s two largest urban property markets?The answer depends heavily on whether you’re looking in Auckland or Christchurch, with buyers in the South Island’s largest city often able to secure significantly larger, newer and better-located homes for the same budget.

“Christchurch buyers can