Rural news and publications

Building a Bay of Plenty kiwifruit empire from humble beginnings

March 2026

Building a Bay of Plenty kiwifruit empire from humble beginnings

When Kala Singh arrived in the Bay of Plenty from Punjab in 2003 with less than $500 in his pocket,...
Rural property market update: Momentum builds across key sectors

March 2026

Rural property market update: Momentum builds across key sectors

The rural property market is on a positive trajectory driven by commodity prices and global demand...
A rare opportunity to farm on the edge of Nelson Lakes National Park

March 2026

A rare opportunity to farm on the edge of Nelson Lakes National Park

A large and spectacular St Arnaud farm, surrounded on three sides by national park, is for...
Thinking about selling your farm? How to prepare for success

March 2026

Thinking about selling your farm? How to prepare for success

If you are thinking about selling a farm, careful preparation is one of the most important factors...
Milton sales spell end of an era dating back to colonial times for Finch family

March 2026

Milton sales spell end of an era dating back to colonial times for Finch family

A leading South Otago farming family, prominent in Milton since colonial times, is marking a...
Wilderness, tranquillity and the prospect of a feed make Ruatōria hunting block irresistible

March 2026

Wilderness, tranquillity and the prospect of a feed make Ruatōria hunting block irresistible

Malcolm Hogg has been hunting for more than 50 years, with some of his earliest outdoor adventures...
Northern Southland auction of versatile grazing property achieves excellent outcome for two local families

March 2026

Northern Southland auction of versatile grazing property achieves excellent outcome for two local families

A carefully planned auction has brought together the aspirations of two Northern Southland farming...
How land use change continues to shape rural property value

March 2026

How land use change continues to shape rural property value

Few forces have influenced rural property values in New Zealand as consistently or as profoundly as...
Smart strategy drives successful farm sales across the country

March 2026

Smart strategy drives successful farm sales across the country

Following carefully considered sales strategies, these properties, featured in the Spring 2025...