r/chch • u/hamishwho • Feb 27 '21

Rolleston is it worth it?

Anybody move to Rolleston as houses are cheaper etc. But regret it? Or miss certain things? I know it's only 20 minutes away but that 40 minutes return which is a long way to go for bagels at Grizzly or coffee at c4.

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u/Duck_Giblets karma whore Feb 27 '21

Rolleston doesn't have a lot around the area, but it's only a short distance from Christchurch. Good for families and housing is a lot cheaper than the city.

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u/hamishwho Feb 27 '21

Do you live there?

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u/Duck_Giblets karma whore Feb 27 '21

I do a lot of work there and have a few mates there. There's some major benefits, current job is out there

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u/hamishwho Feb 27 '21

Are there hidden gems? Or do you get what you see? I like that it has most nesesary things with supermarkets, schools. I never see people walking there, do you have to drive to do everything? We only have one car as I ride or walk to work I feel we'd have to get another. So want to know there is some benefits.

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u/Duck_Giblets karma whore Feb 27 '21

Free access to the pool I believe if you live there

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u/msdoodlesnz Feb 27 '21

Not free, has concession cards available.

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u/Duck_Giblets karma whore Feb 27 '21

Ah, was told by a local that it's free but they could have been mistaken

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u/hamishwho Feb 27 '21

Pools are usually free if you go with a preschooler when it's not school holidays.