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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
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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
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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
How a Waipawa lifestyle property found its enthusiastic buyer

October 2025

How a Waipawa lifestyle property found its enthusiastic buyer

Eighteen months after offering their property for sale privately, having not managed to find a...
Should you build new or buy an existing home in a provincial town?

July 2025

Should you build new or buy an existing home in a provincial town?

If you're looking to make a move to one of New Zealand’s many vibrant provincial towns - perhaps for a slower pace of life, better affordability, or a stronger sense of community - you’re...
“If it sits still long enough, we’ll auction it!”

July 2025

“If it sits still long enough, we’ll auction it!”

It may be a case of buyer or vendor beware at Dannevirke’s smallholders auction, but it’s all in good fun for this annual community event. One which brings people from all over the...
Have you seen these? 10 must-view lifestyle locations across New Zealand in 2025

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...
Young family provides motivation for a move back to the country

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...
Sunflower joy epitomises the allure of Central Hawke’s Bay

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...
Charm, history and central location make Timaru property a peaceful oasis

March 2025

Charm, history and central location make Timaru property a peaceful oasis

Charles Halstead was a surgeon and general practitioner in Timaru in the mid twentieth century. He...
Catlins wedding venue and business offered for sale

March 2025

Catlins wedding venue and business offered for sale

Pictured: Property owner Adele Dawkins with her two daughters, Lily (left) and Khloe (right), and...
‘Old school’ values and vibrant community provide opportunity to live the good life

March 2025

‘Old school’ values and vibrant community provide opportunity to live the good life

Moving from Maungatapere to Matakohe in September 2019, Duncan and Jacqui Findlay’s new home...
Marlborough equestrian legacy for sale on Blenheim outskirts

March 2025

Marlborough equestrian legacy for sale on Blenheim outskirts

An appealing four-bedroom home, desirably located in park-like grounds on a four-hectare...
Sale at auction enables two families to achieve their dreams

March 2025

Sale at auction enables two families to achieve their dreams

A four hectare North Canterbury property, sold at auction in November, turned a dream into reality...
Large and well located lifestyle block offers plenty of options

March 2025

Large and well located lifestyle block offers plenty of options

Lynne Donaldson and her late husband Ian bought their Northland grazing block in 2014. Situated at...
Fact or fiction - is there a ‘best time’ when it comes to selling your provincial residential, rural or lifestyle property?

January 2025

Fact or fiction - is there a ‘best time’ when it comes to selling your provincial residential, rural or lifestyle property?

If you’re thinking about selling your property - whether rural, residential or lifestyle - you’d want to know when is the ‘best time’ to do so. Of course it’s important...
The importance of setting the right price for your property - and what happens if you don’t?

January 2025

The importance of setting the right price for your property - and what happens if you don’t?

Setting the sale price of your property is about achieving a balance between what the market will be prepared to pay, the actual value of the home, and of course, a number you are comfortable...
The rise (and rise) of lifestyle properties - what’s driving demand, and is it in your home-ownership future?

January 2025

The rise (and rise) of lifestyle properties - what’s driving demand, and is it in your home-ownership future?

The quarter acre dream - it’s a nostalgic slice of New Zealand’s housing history. But as house prices grew and busier lives meant less time to tend to large sections, property sizes...

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