Now that we are heading to Chch, we need to figure out where to rent a place to live. This is a call for all opinions on the subject:

We're looking to rent a 3-BR house with a garden, in a neighborhoood that is good for a young family: safe, clean, close to a park(s), library, and small shops (as opposed to near a mall), and near transit.

A nice little community within the larger community - does this exist?

All input is

Rob