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Super Rugby Final: Auckland vs Hamilton go to battle

Where’s the best place to live: Blues and Chiefs fans face off

Gill South
Last updated: 20 June 2024 | 3 min read
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Ahead of the Super Rugby final, we compare the home cities of the Blues (Auckland) and Chiefs (Hamilton). Auckland, NZ's largest city, offers world-class amenities but has a higher average asking price of $1.05M and median rent of $690.

Hamilton is a fast-growing "15-minute city" with a diverse economy and new developments like the Ruakura Inland Port. It offers a more affordable market with an average asking price of $812k and median rent of $580.

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Kirikiriroa Hamilton city

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Gill South Gill South
Business and property journalist