North Canterbury

A/39 High Street Rangiora, Waimakariri

About North Canterbury

North Canterbury, New Zealand: A Haven of Nature and Affordable Living

North Canterbury is nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island. With its breathtaking landscapes, thriving communities, and affordable living options, North Canterbury offers a captivating blend of natural wonders and a comfortable lifestyle.

North Canterbury is blessed with diverse geography, encompassing stunning natural features that will leave you in awe. From the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps to the vast sweeping plains and meandering rivers, this region offers a feast for the eyes. Hanmer Springs, a popular destination in North Canterbury, boasts rejuvenating hot pools and scenic forest walks, providing a tranquil escape for relaxation and rejuvenation. Arthur’s Pass National Park presents a rugged landscape of mountains, dense rainforests, and an abundance of wildlife, offering unparalleled opportunities for hiking and outdoor adventures. The picturesque Waipara Valley wine region is known for its vineyards and cellar doors, providing a delightful journey through New Zealand’s thriving wine culture.

Median House Prices: One of the key attractions of North Canterbury is its affordable housing market, making it an enticing prospect for both homebuyers and investors. The median house prices in the region offer excellent value for money, especially when compared to other major urban centers in New Zealand. As of 2025 the median home pricing for North Canterbury is approximately $680,000. This affordability, coupled with the region’s natural beauty and quality of life, makes North Canterbury an appealing option for those seeking a balance between affordability and a desirable living environment.

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About North Canterbury

North Canterbury, New Zealand: A Haven of Nature and Affordable Living

North Canterbury is nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island. With its breathtaking landscapes, thriving communities, and affordable living options, North Canterbury offers a captivating blend of natural wonders and a comfortable lifestyle.

North Canterbury is blessed with diverse geography, encompassing stunning natural features that will leave you in awe. From the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps to the vast sweeping plains and meandering rivers, this region offers a feast for the eyes. Hanmer Springs, a popular destination in North Canterbury, boasts rejuvenating hot pools and scenic forest walks, providing a tranquil escape for relaxation and rejuvenation. Arthur’s Pass National Park presents a rugged landscape of mountains, dense rainforests, and an abundance of wildlife, offering unparalleled opportunities for hiking and outdoor adventures. The picturesque Waipara Valley wine region is known for its vineyards and cellar doors, providing a delightful journey through New Zealand’s thriving wine culture.

Median House Prices: One of the key attractions of North Canterbury is its affordable housing market, making it an enticing prospect for both homebuyers and investors. The median house prices in the region offer excellent value for money, especially when compared to other major urban centers in New Zealand. As of 2025 the median home pricing for North Canterbury is approximately $680,000. This affordability, coupled with the region’s natural beauty and quality of life, makes North Canterbury an appealing option for those seeking a balance between affordability and a desirable living environment.

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Explore Hanmer Springs: Hanmer Springs is a charming alpine village renowned for its natural hot springs and stunning surroundings. Relax and rejuvenate in the soothing thermal pools, indulge in spa treatments, or take a leisurely stroll through the picturesque town.

Visit Arthur’s Pass National Park: Arthur’s Pass National Park is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers. Explore the rugged landscapes, lush rainforests, and towering mountains through a network of walking trails. The park is home to an array of wildlife, including native birds, and offers breathtaking vistas at every turn.

Discover Waipara Valley Wine Region: Wine enthusiasts should not miss a visit to the Waipara Valley, a renowned wine region known for its award-winning vineyards and cellar doors. Take a wine tour, sample exquisite wines, and learn about the art of winemaking from knowledgeable locals.

Immerse Yourself in Christchurch: As the largest city in the South Island, Christchurch offers a blend of history, culture, and modern amenities. Explore the vibrant city center, visit the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, and take a punting tour along the Avon River.

Experience Wildlife Encounters in Kaikoura: Just a short drive from North Canterbury, Kaikoura is a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts.

Visit the Historic Town of Akaroa: Located on the Banks Peninsula, Akaroa is a picturesque town with a rich French and Maori heritage. Take a leisurely stroll through the charming streets, admire the colonial architecture, and explore boutique shops and art galleries.

Meet the team

Born and raised throughout North Canterbury, Brothers Aaron & Lewis Strong have grown up learning and becoming apart of the area that they look after. They pride themselves on their workmanship, attention to detail, and producing design solutions for their clients needs, as they understand everyone lives differently and require their new Home to be tailored to them.

‘’We pride ourselves on the knowledge and expertise we bring when it comes to building on lifestyle blocks and residential sections”
 Aaron Strong

The boys believe that one of the strongest points of difference between Stonewood Homes and their competitors is our Home design and sales system allowing them to help a client making design and plan changes in a matter of minutes along with being able to give updated pricing.

Aaron & Lewis advise their clients to produce there Wants, Needs, and Must haves along with the Budget at their first meeting. This allows them to walk through the build process and provide great plan options, tailored to their clients.

Don’t be fooled by their youthful looks — Aaron and Lewis bring over three decades of combined experience in the building industry.

Aaron began his career with a building merchant before moving into new home sales, where he spent seven years as a consultant in the North Canterbury region. In 2023, he went on to establish Stonewood Homes North Canterbury.

Lewis, a Licensed Building Practitioner, has been building for 15 years, including running his own successful company before joining Stonewood Homes.

Together, their depth of experience and product knowledge fuels their passion for making the new home building journey simple, enjoyable, and stress-free for their clients.

Aaron Strong and Lewis Strong - Stonewood Homes North Canterbury

Our awards

  • Showroom of the year - Stonewood North Canterbury

Satisfied Customers

Right from the first meeting with Aaron and Lewis Strong at our local Oxford A&P Show and to the planning of our house these 2 guys were so informative and helping us get what we wanted in our first ever home. Aaron with the planning side and he was simply fantastic and went out of his way to assist us in our choices which we really appreciated. Lewis in the build and keeping everything on site on target was fantastic and he also gave us some new ideas which was fantastic. Aaron was easy to communicate with and the same was with Lewis. We would highly recommend them to anybody looking at planning and build their own homes they are a credit to this franchise.

Clare and Harry Meijer (2025)

We had an outstanding experience with the Stonewood Homes North Canterbury and Christchurch team. Their craftsmanship is top-notch, and the entire team is professional, friendly, and committed to delivering a stress-free building process. We were impressed by how quickly they could provide an estimated quote within just 2 hours using their innovative HOMEi Design Studio. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish, and we’re very happy to have worked with such a capable and dedicated team. Highly recommended!

Sandra

Aaron and Lewis were an awesome team to work with. Their willingness to take on the challenge of a Homestar 6 house and embrace my work from home challenges was appreciated. They not only listened, they interpreted the technical and made sure our crazy ideas all came together. As mentioned by others, the hic-ups along the way were handled well, with lots of consultation between us, themselves, and the subbies. The subbies they have developed relationships with just extend the team, all to the same high standard. The atmosphere on site when-ever we stopped by was great. They delivered our home, on time, that is totally us, beautifully finished and solidly built. Totally recommend them for any build.

Valda Gummer

Building with Aaron and Lewis has been a real pleasure. Through their joint efforts the project has been completed earlier than expected, on budget and at a quality of finish that in many instances exceeded our expectations. The few issues requiring additional attention through the build were dealt with promptly and all options available to us fully explained by Aaron and Lewis. In this regard their experience is indisputable and their forthright manner and integrity inspired a high degree of confidence in our dealings with them. They seem to have excellent working relationships with their suppliers and subcontractors who worked steadfastly to meet their high expectations. We are very pleased we chose Aaron and Lewis to build our home and would recommend Strong Builders Ltd to future customers looking to build a similar home.

Susan Mochan

Absolutely brilliant to deal with. Handed keys over in the exact day predicted!!! Only 15 weeks from breaking ground to handover in Christmas Eve. So great to deal with. Nothing too much trouble.

Jonathan Densem

Great showroom, quality choices and a great team

Tim

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