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title: Housing availability and affordability - NZIER Insight 111
description: This Insight discusses the factors contributing to Canterbury’s improved housing availability and affordability despite the significant housing destruction during the 2011 earthquake.
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# [Housing availability and affordability - NZIER Insight 111](https://www.nzier.org.nz/publications/housing-availability-and-affordability-nzier-insight-111)

 Written by [The NZIER Team](https://www.nzier.org.nz/publications/author/the-nzier-team) | March 6, 2024

 

Canterbury has outperformed many New Zealand regions in terms of housing over the recent decade. It has been able to rebuild itself from the significant destruction of the 2011 earthquake and is on a trajectory of building its way out of housing shortages.

Looking at data on housing affordability measures for Canterbury and its earthquake recovery experience, this *Insight* discusses the factors contributing to Canterbury’s improved housing availability and affordability despite the significant housing destruction during the 2011 earthquake and identifies key takeaways for policymakers.

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