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March 2026

Designed from the heart, a one-of-a-kind Lake Karāpiro home changes hands
When Jen Campin couldn’t find a home that truly reflected who she was, she designed one herself. In 2009 the concept was finalised, and after two years of construction, her unique dream...
Designed from the heart, a one-of-a-kind Lake Karāpiro home changes hands
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March 2026

After nearly three decades, a cherished beachside haven at Ōhawini comes to market
Making the 200-kilometre drive north from Auckland, Judy Parrish and her husband Bert enjoyed a classic kiwi holiday with their daughters by the beach at Ōhawini, Whangaruru, north of...
After nearly three decades, a cherished beachside haven at Ōhawini comes to market
Featured
March 2026

New owners breathe fresh life into the historic Masonic Hotel in St Andrews
As it nears its 150th anniversary, a much-loved South Canterbury institution is entering a bold new chapter. Jane Campbell and Ronnie Edwards, also widely known as Calamity Jane and The Sheriff,...
New owners breathe fresh life into the historic Masonic Hotel in St Andrews
Featured
January 2026

Where lifestyle meets livelihood: 5 regional hotspots shaping New Zealand’s semi-rural property market
If you’re reading this feeling like you’re surrounded by too much concrete, and not enough fresh air, you’re in good company. The ‘quarter acre dream’ was once an...
Where lifestyle meets livelihood: 5 regional hotspots shaping New Zealand’s semi-rural property market
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January 2026

Top Tips for managing your lifestyle block or farmlet: Practical advice from the experts
Buying a lifestyle block or small farmlet is a dream for many Kiwis, but as any seasoned owner will tell you, those few extra acres can quickly become a full-time job if you’re not...
Top Tips for managing your lifestyle block or farmlet: Practical advice from the experts
Featured
January 2026

Preparing to market your property in 2026? Smart home staging and decluttering tips to make your property truly stand out

When preparing your home for sale, everyone knows the basics - tidy the kitchen, make the beds, mow the lawns. But in today’s market, where buyers view dozens (hundreds) of listings online...
Preparing to market your property in 2026? Smart home staging and decluttering tips to make your property truly stand out
Featured
January 2026

Why semi-rural properties with self-sufficiency are becoming one of New Zealand’s most desirable lifestyle choices
Across the country, more New Zealanders are dreaming of a life where they can grow their own food, run a few animals, and step outside to a garden that ‘feeds’ both their body and...
Why semi-rural properties with self-sufficiency are becoming one of New Zealand’s most desirable lifestyle choices
Featured
July 2025

Have you seen these? 10 must-view lifestyle locations across New Zealand in 2025
Whether you're dreaming of rural vistas, coastal charm, or mountain views, New Zealand is full of stunning lifestyle destinations that offer more than just a place to live - they offer a way of...
Have you seen these? 10 must-view lifestyle locations across New Zealand in 2025
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March 2025

Young family provides motivation for a move back to the country
Making sure their two preschool sons have the same rural upbringing they had themselves was a long-term goal for Eastern Bay of Plenty couple Amber and Joel Ingle. “Buying a lifestyle property...
Young family provides motivation for a move back to the country
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March 2025

Sunflower joy epitomises the allure of Central Hawke’s Bay

A hidden gem, largely unknown to outsiders, Central Hawke’s Bay (CHB) has many features that make it an ideal lifestyle property destination. This year one of the district’s property...
Sunflower joy epitomises the allure of Central Hawke’s Bay
Designed from the heart, a one-of-a-kind Lake Karāpiro home changes hands

March 2026

Designed from the heart, a one-of-a-kind Lake Karāpiro home changes hands

When Jen Campin couldn’t find a home that truly reflected who she was, she designed one...
After nearly three decades, a cherished beachside haven at Ōhawini comes to market

March 2026

After nearly three decades, a cherished beachside haven at Ōhawini comes to market

Making the 200-kilometre drive north from Auckland, Judy Parrish and her husband Bert enjoyed a...
From dairy farming to avocados, a Katikati orchard offers a new way of life

March 2026

From dairy farming to avocados, a Katikati orchard offers a new way of life

After a 30-year career in dairying, Chris and Lorraine Jordan sold their Reporoa farm in...
A century-old Otago homestead preserved in time, ready for its next chapter

March 2026

A century-old Otago homestead preserved in time, ready for its next chapter

In 1930 GR Hudson of Dunedin’s Hudson biscuit manufacturing dynasty built a five-bedroom,...
New owners breathe fresh life into the historic Masonic Hotel in St Andrews

March 2026

New owners breathe fresh life into the historic Masonic Hotel in St Andrews

As it nears its 150th anniversary, a much-loved South Canterbury institution is entering a bold new...
Elevated views and beach access set this former Pōrangahau farmhouse apart

March 2026

Elevated views and beach access set this former Pōrangahau farmhouse apart

Sam Meadows and Megan Wilson farm in Wallingford, Central Hawke’s Bay, breeding, finishing,...
A deer farm outlook and open space draw a South Canterbury couple to Meadowlinks

March 2026

A deer farm outlook and open space draw a South Canterbury couple to Meadowlinks

After living and working in the North Island for seven years, when Craig and Ange Climo moved back...
Where lifestyle meets livelihood: 5 regional hotspots shaping New Zealand’s semi-rural property market

January 2026

Where lifestyle meets livelihood: 5 regional hotspots shaping New Zealand’s semi-rural property market

If you’re reading this feeling like you’re surrounded by too much concrete, and not enough fresh air, you’re in good company. The ‘quarter acre dream’ was once an...
Top Tips for managing your lifestyle block or farmlet: Practical advice from the experts

January 2026

Top Tips for managing your lifestyle block or farmlet: Practical advice from the experts

Buying a lifestyle block or small farmlet is a dream for many Kiwis, but as any seasoned owner will tell you, those few extra acres can quickly become a full-time job if you’re not...
Preparing to market your property in 2026? Smart home staging and decluttering tips to make your property truly stand out

January 2026

Preparing to market your property in 2026? Smart home staging and decluttering tips to make your property truly stand out

When preparing your home for sale, everyone knows the basics - tidy the kitchen, make the beds, mow the lawns. But in today’s market, where buyers view dozens (hundreds) of listings online...
Why semi-rural properties with self-sufficiency are becoming one of New Zealand’s most desirable lifestyle choices

January 2026

Why semi-rural properties with self-sufficiency are becoming one of New Zealand’s most desirable lifestyle choices

Across the country, more New Zealanders are dreaming of a life where they can grow their own food,...
Taieri hydroponics business offers family formula for health and happiness

October 2025

Taieri hydroponics business offers family formula for health and happiness

If greens traditionally keep children healthy, for Otago couple Hannah and Dale Jordan, greens have...
Longlands – rare ‘millionaire mile’ equine gem sells well

October 2025

Longlands – rare ‘millionaire mile’ equine gem sells well

A well-established equine property deep in one of the country’s most prestigious locations...
Fairlie property revealed as ‘flawless,’ finding new owner after change of emphasis

October 2025

Fairlie property revealed as ‘flawless,’ finding new owner after change of emphasis

Sometimes a change of direction is the best way to achieve the desired result. Transferring within...
Auction creates strong interest in Hunua property, achieving excellent result

October 2025

Auction creates strong interest in Hunua property, achieving excellent result

Offered for sale for the first time in 50 years, a 15.5-hectare Hunua lifestyle property attracted...

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