AVONHEAD OR SURROUNDING AREAS: NEEDED NOW RENTAL ACCOM 4 bdrm or 3+sleepout. Family in urgent need. max $ 450pw. Long Term, Cats ok. DBL GRG. working couple. have refs good tenants, pay rent on time, mow lawns weed gardens etc. you look after us we look after your house. Please Landlords can u help us. ex painter can do work around your home. u supply paint we will do the work. NO DUMPS must be warm and cosy in winter. Contact diane on 03 342 1012, 0273 088 850 or email me. 28-1-12

ASHBURTON: Hi my son is looking for a house to rent in AshburtonHe is 25 works at Silver ferns farm Must have a garage & be allowed a dog. Contact Cassandra on 0276 314 226 or email me. 10-1-12

North CANTERBURY: We are looking for a rental over the autumn and winter period in the Conway flat or Claverly area, anywhere between the Cheviot and Kaikoura region we would be interested in, we are a couple who are clean and working, somewhere rural would be ideal for us. Contact Mike on 0276 091 231 or email me. 31-12-11

ASHBURTON: Wanted to rent a house in Ashburton. 2 -3 bedrooms. mid jan to the end of jan 2012 willing to pay up to $230 a wk. must allow a cat and have off street parking. we are hoping to move up for work if we can find a house for this price, flats will be fine if its short term long term is possibly too. Contact Debbie on 03 453 6006 or email me. 21-12-11

BANKS PENINSULA: My wife and I are from the US and looking for a furnished home or apartment on the Banks Peninsula from November 8 through December 15.Regards,Steve Hitchcock. Contact Steve on 022 098 6104 or email me. 25-10-11

CHRISTCHURCH Central: Hi, we are a prof couple who are looking for a smaller out of town property. We have two well behaved dogs and a very lazy cat. We have been in the same property for ten years and can supply good references. We are non smokers and would look at properties up to $400 per week. We would like a small amount of land to grow vegies etc. Two bedrooms would be fine. Area is not really important just as long as its out of the city and peaceful. We would be happy to sign a two or three year lease. Many thanks. Contact Mark on 03 379 4736, 0272 708 261 or email me. 16-10-11

LINCOLN Area: Working couple, both from an agricultural background, looking for a rural 1-2 bedroom cottage/house in the SELWYN area. Non-smoking. Would like to be able to keep pets if possible. Looking for long term rent from January 2012. Contact Hannah on 0273 039 302, 0211 904 058 or email me. 15-10-11

BELFAST - MARSHLAND: Wanted from 12th December 2011 for approx. 4-5 months. Professional mature lady with cat and small dog, both house trained and brought up in executive home. Require 3+ bedroom house up to $400 per week for suitable property.Reliable, honest, clean and tidy tennant - references available. Contact Andrea on 03 323 5115, 0274 047 378 or email me. 8-10-11

CHRISTCHURCH: Hi, we are a professional couple in need of a place to stay long term. Something clean and warm and with a garage. We have one cat who sits in the same spot all day. We have many references. We are both working full time in Christchurch and need a place to stay some where that is not in the red zone! Please contact Anthony if you have somewhere. Thanks. Contact Anthony on 0212 246 070 or email me. 8-10-11

BURNSIDE - FENDALTON: Hi, thanks for taking the time to read my post...We are heading back to Christchurch to surprise family and friends at Christmas and are looking for a 2 -3 bedroom house/flat/apartment preferably in the north west of the city (Burnside, Bishopdale, Papanui etc). There will be 2 adults and 2 kids (4&7) but wont be around much as we will have more than enough to keep us busy.I would be happy to discuss a price for a property as I dont want to put anyone off but we are willing to pay for a quality stay. We are happy to pay a deposit though to hold the accommodation for us.Please email me and let me know what you have available. Contact Alistair on +614 2725 2501 or email me. 6-10-11

PAPANUI - REDWOOD: Older mature lady wanting a nice cozy place to rent from $100 - $280 per week in the Redwood, Belfast, Papanui, Merivale, Casebrook, Northcote and Bishopdale area's. Is a very out going friendly lady who needs a place of her own to be closer to family as has been in Auckland for the past 2yrs.Has a neutered cat. Contact Fiona on 354 4576, 0273 634 466 or email me. 1-10-11

RANGIORA: Wanted - 2-3 bedroom house in Rangiora or surrounds for professional with 2 children. Short term lease 3/ 6 month renewals whilst looking to buy. Non smoker. Refs available 300-450 pw. Also looking for grazing for horses. Contact Heidi on 03 789 5054 or email me. 16-9-11

RANGIORA: Wanted 2 bedroom farm/cottage. Pref between the area's of Kaiapoi, Rangiora or Wiapara. I am an experienced interior/exterior decorator, plus I am a qualified farmhand with references. Would be willing to work for reduced rent if required. Contact Rob on 03 388 6668, 0210 222 9004 or email me. 18-8-11

KAIKOURA: Mature couple seeks 2/3 bedroom house with section preferably fenced as we have 2 dogs - relocating from Lyttelton needed urgently. Rural would be good-rent neg up to 250/260. Have house painting business and need work. Contact Carol or Pete on 021 067 7774 or email me. 11-8-11

RANGIORA: I will be moving in Rangiora this month, and i'm looking for a place to stay in there. Please let me know if you knew one. Thanks. Contact Godfrey on 0221 007 870 or email me. 3-8-11