Andrea Rickerby - Real Estate

06/06/2026

In real estate, consistency is its own kind of reputation.

Year after year, Harcourts Gold Papanui continues to perform at the highest level — not by chance, but through hard work, good people and leadership that sets the tone from the top.

It’s a team that shows up properly for clients, behind the scenes and long after the sold sticker goes up. Quietly ambitious. Highly driven. Very good at what they do.

The results are in ... proud to be part of the Harcourts gold Papanui team, our office achieved some incredible results at the Harcourts National Awards 2026! 🎉✨

These results reflect the trust our clients place in us every day. Being part of such important life moments is never taken for granted and this recognition is a testament to the commitment behind it all.

✨No.1 Top National Office for Revenue – Large – Papanui
✨No.1 Top National Multi Office Franchise for Revenue per Sales Consultant – Gold Real Estate Group
✨No.1 Top National Office for Revenue per Sales Consultant – Large – Papanui
✨No.1 Top National Office for Auctions Listed - Papanui
✨No.1 Top National Office for Auctions Listed per Sales Consultant - Papanui
✨No.1 Top National Residential Office for Revenue - Papanui
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04/06/2026

New listing. Same assistant. 🐾

Colin and I spent the morning delivering flyers and collecting neighbourhood intel.

The verdict?
People tend to stay on this street.
It's easy to see why.

Classic red brick on the outside. Fresh perspective within.

Thoughtfully renovated and filled with natural light, this two-bedroom home pairs 1960s character with a more considered way of living.

The kind of place where Sunday mornings linger a little longer. Coffee at the breakfast bar. Sunlight moving across the floorboards. A ride through the Port Hills before lunch. Dinner that stretches well past dessert.

And then there's Somerfield.

One of Christchurch's most quietly coveted neighbourhoods. Close to the city, yet somehow removed from the rush. Cafés, walking tracks, Barrington's everyday essentials and the hills all part of the rhythm here.

Beautifully renovated.
Effortlessly liveable.

Close to everything.
Connected to nature.
Full of locals who never seem to leave.

1960s soul. Modern lifestyle.
Just add you.
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27/05/2026

25/05/2026

Where Attention Is Moving

Colin, mid-delivery.
Somerfield, late autumn.
A city quietly pulling focus.

According to April 2026 Trade Me searches, beyond Auckland, every suburb in the top ten sits within Christchurch.

Cashmere. Merivale. Fendalton. St Albans. Ilam. Burnside. Somerfield. Halswell. Beckenham. St Martins.

Not just movement in numbers but movement in direction.

New listing coming soon in Somerfield.

Flyers circulating.
Colin handling distribution.
Everything else, unfolding naturally.

DM for details.
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15/05/2026

Not just sold - placed perfectly.

38 + 38A Straven Road now belong to two lovely families, which honestly feels like the real headline.

A privilege to watch these homes evolve from concept to completion - architectural, intentional, and beautifully resolved.

Congratulations to LARK Developments for delivering homes that genuinely stood apart - with buyers consistently scoring the design and layout 10/10 from the moment they walked through.

Thoughtful homes always find their people.

14/05/2026

Christchurch just got a new main character.

Meet Edizi - the all-day bistro officially opening doors today, serving the kind of “quick coffee” that somehow turns into lunch, cocktails and cancelling your evening plans.

From first flat white to final pour, this place is giving European city energy without trying too hard about it. Beautiful interiors. Long lunches. Dangerously good vibes.

Christchurch foodies will already be onto it by the weekend - so consider this your unfair advantage.
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05/05/2026

Christchurch in 12 hours — sharp, stylish, and quietly flexing.

Think espresso that hits, architecture that tells stories, and streets that feel like they’ve figured something out the rest of us are still chasing. This isn’t the old narrative — it’s a city that’s edited, refined, and moving with intent.

Worth a read.

Christchurch’s hottest new additions and old-time favourites.

27/04/2026

Not your average listing. And not trying to be.

Tucked quietly at the rear, 38a Straven Road moves differently — private, composed, and unapologetically considered. The kind of address people hold onto.

Think: morning walks to Hagley, coffee runs that turn into long lunches at Mona Vale, Saturday mornings drifting through the Farmers’ Market. Westfield when you need it, the city when you want it — all within easy reach.

Inside, it’s all clean lines and calm confidence. Light pours in from the northwest, ceilings stretch, textures speak softly but with intent. Four bedrooms, sculptural kitchen, layered living spaces that flex from slow Sundays to full-house entertaining without missing a beat.

Built by LARK, designed by JTB — so yes, it shows.

Now here’s the part that cuts through: The developers are done. Onto the next. This one? Priced to move.

Final private rear home of two.
Now $2,218,000.

No fluff. No waiting around. Just a seriously good house in a seriously good spot — ready for someone who gets it.
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22/04/2026

Not every purchase happens down the road. Some happen across time zones, inboxes, and a lot of trust.

"Purchasing From A Distance
Andrea worked tirelessly for her Vendors, ensuring we as Buyers were going to buy THIS house, and she got the Purchase together. She had a thorough knowledge of the build & with prompt, personal communication we were able to gather the information we required. The additional viewings, meeting on site & quotes she has gathered were really appreciated - making buying so much easier. Thanks so much, we are going to love living here."

- Lyn & Dean (Buyer)
38 Straven Road, Riccarton

Front home, now spoken for.
One still waiting quietly at the rear.
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19/04/2026

🔥 Featured This Week 🔥

38A Straven Road | Harcourts Gold Collection

Have you viewed it yet? Because this one demands attention.

Where art and architecture converge, this rear property of two is tucked into a vibrant urban neighbourhood—and it’s anything but ordinary.

Blink and you’ll miss it. 👀