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  •   Home > News > Living & Travel

    A growing number of Wellingtonians are looking to say goodbye to city life

    A growing number of Wellingtonians are looking to say goodbye to city life


    TradeMe
    TradeMe
    TradeMe's latest figures show strong double-digit growth in the average asking price of houses outside Wellington City as people look to move.

    The average asking price in Upper Hutt is up 12-percent, Masterton jumped 26-percent and Porirua also up significantly, with an 18-percent increase.

    Head of TradeMe Property Nigel Jefferies says improving transport links has a lot to do with it.

    He says the Kapiti expressway and Transmission Gully they are all making it easier for people to leave the central city.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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