Lifestyle and residential property: premium homes, insights and stories

Whether you’re buying or selling a lifestyle property, residential home or country retreat, this Spring 2026 edition of Lifestyle & Residential Collection showcases premium listings from across New Zealand, from coastal escapes to lifestyle blocks and standout homes.

Discover the stories behind recently sold properties, alongside current listings that highlight the depth and diversity of the lifestyle and residential market. You’ll also find insights into buyer trends, local demand and what’s shaping property decisions in today’s market.

Stay inspired by exceptional homes and real stories from across the country, helping guide your next property move.

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Articles & Insights

From paddock to premium property: Maraekakaho home finds new owners

October 2026

From paddock to premium property: Maraekakaho home finds new owners

A livestock representative evaluating cattle on a client’s run-off block in 2008, and remarking on some of Hawke’s Bay’s best views, became the pivotal moment that led to a 17-year...

Secluded Bulls lifestyle property combines privacy, elegance and country living

October 2026

Secluded Bulls lifestyle property combines privacy, elegance and country living

A Manawatū lifestyle property described as ‘absolutely breath-taking’ is for sale. Located 13 kilometres west of Bulls, the 2.5-hectare property is presented to the market by Jacqui...

After seven years, Taieri golf course tees up a new chapter

October 2026

After seven years, Taieri golf course tees up a new chapter

Plenty of farmers decide to retire to the golf course. Ken and Helen Spittle did so in 2008. However, for them the decision went beyond playing golf: they bought the course. Having farmed in South...

Highly rated Lakeview Lodge overlooking Lake Karapiro offered for sale

October 2026

Highly rated Lakeview Lodge overlooking Lake Karapiro offered for sale

A highly rated Waikato accommodation business, with one of the best views in the country, is for...

‘Out of Africa’ couple who landed in Hawarden now pass property on to local family

October 2026

‘Out of Africa’ couple who landed in Hawarden now pass property on to local family

Geoff Chart grew up on a high altitude third generation 6000 hectare family farm in Kiambogo, which...

Long-time Te Anau local farewells Fiordland after successful home sale

October 2026

Long-time Te Anau local farewells Fiordland after successful home sale

After almost 40 years in Fiordland, Ian Collie recently made the decision to move from Te Anau to Queenstown. “I have children, all in their 50s, in Dunedin, Canterbury and Cambridge. In...

Pouto Point beach house sold to neighbour after decade-long transformation

October 2026

Pouto Point beach house sold to neighbour after decade-long transformation

Earlier in 2026, after 10 years of owning a place that brought them immense satisfaction, David Balcom and Peter Addis decided it was time to part with the Pouto Point beach house that had become...

Pukekohe family finds ideal property for three generations to live together

October 2026

Pukekohe family finds ideal property for three generations to live together

Looking for a way to bring three generations closer together, the Abela family of Pukekohe decided the ideal solution was one property with two separate dwellings. Sam and Chelsea, along with...

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