New Zealand’s favourite suburbs revealed

Three diverse suburbs are finalists in Trade Me Property’s People’s Choicest Awards.

Morrinsville in Waikato offers a central location and strong community feel, known as the "Cream of the Country." Southshore in Christchurch is a resilient coastal community on a narrow sandspit, celebrated for its wildlife and tight-knit neighbourhood spirit.

Finally, Papamoa in Tauranga is a fast-growing beach suburb with major developments like The Sands underway, offering a vibrant, high-end coastal lifestyle.