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Is the grass really greener (and cheaper) in the countryside? Today we're exploring the financial reality of city versus country living in New Zealand. With Auckland's median house price at $970,000, we'll investigate whether moving to regions like Gore, where houses trade around $400,000, could be your ticket to mortgage-free living. Key Questions Discussed: What are the current house prices across NZ's main centres?Which NZ towns offer homes under $500,000?How do job opportunities co...
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