Maurice's Airbnb is a very good starting point when you arrive at Christchurch Airport. We walked there from the airport (45min) but there is also a bus.
The neighbourhood is quiet but a supermarket and a nice café (Black &White Coffee Cartel) and a pub just a few minutes away. To reach the city Center there is a bus (ca. 20min).
The Airbnb itself is simple but as described and clean and perfect to refresh after a long journey by plane and before starting a journey through NZ.
Maurice is very friendly and helpful and he and his wife Alana have a lovely house and garden.
Thanks again!:)