The pathetic state of apartments in Christchurch (www.trademe.co.nz)

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Power is included but not Internet and there's a laundry that's shared between this unit and the neighbouring unit. On the downside, there is no kitchen sink and only a "mini oven". If this place had a real oven and a kitchen sink then I'd sign up immediately.

Why are we skimping on basic things, like kitchens? I want to cook my own food and eat healthy, not buy takeaways every second day while living off bowls of weetbix and crackers and cheese.

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[-] Band@lemmy.nz 1 points 2 weeks ago

The cynic in me says it's because these apartments aren't being designed for Traditional Western needs, They're aimed for the most common "New" New Zealander who is from East Asia- Just set up your Gas cooker and you'll be right. Do your dishes and bathing out of a Plastic bowl.

Don't complain, Kiwis have it so good remember, We have toilets and water we can ~~mostly ~~drink straight from the tap.

The area i'm in is now a "Transitional Housing Zone" and the old 1/4 Acre blocks are being brought up by developers and having the Single Family Home demolished and they're whacking up 12 hideous shoebox style Apartments.

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