Spring 2025

Spring 2025

Out Now: Rural Property Express

What to expect inside this edition

Whether you’re buying or selling a farm, orchard, or any other rural property, these premium rural properties are the cream of the crop listings for this spring, from every corner of the country.

We share our sellers' stories, like how the auction of a Mid-Canterbury dairy property is predicted to set the dairy market, along with exclusive insights into market sector trends and expert advice on timely topics such as the Emissions Trading Scheme.

Stay informed about the latest developments in your region with key market updates from industry leaders, guiding you through the decision-making processes regarding your rural property journey. 

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Auction of Mid Canterbury coastal farm will set dairy property market

October 2025

Auction of Mid Canterbury coastal farm will set dairy property market

A 223-hectare farm on some of Mid Canterbury’ most fertile soils is set for auction this October, which should give farmers a clear indication of where the ascending dairy property market...
Rural Property Market Outlook – October 2025

October 2025

Rural Property Market Outlook – October 2025

After some tough years, several rural property market sectors are now responding well to the upswing in export demand for New Zealand primary production. Dairy is leading the way, with the...
Combination of locality, versatility and productivity makes Karapiro dairy property a rare opportunity

October 2025

Combination of locality, versatility and productivity makes Karapiro dairy property a rare opportunity

As the sector commences what promises to be an extended upswing, a rare opportunity has arisen to purchase an exceptional and superbly located Waikato dairy farm. Richard Wright and Peter Wylie of...
Large North Canterbury finishing farm is a ‘lasting legacy’

October 2025

Large North Canterbury finishing farm is a ‘lasting legacy’

A large farm in a highly regarded part of North Canterbury is for sale. Previously farmed...
South Otago century farm offered for the first time ever

October 2025

South Otago century farm offered for the first time ever

Along with his two elder brothers, Malcolm McCorkindale travelled from Scotland to Waitahuna, South...
Kiwifruit property market enjoying strongest momentum in years

October 2025

Kiwifruit property market enjoying strongest momentum in years

Pictured: From left Paul Wiltshier, Bay of Plenty Area Sales Manager for FruitFed Supplies and Tim Gallagher of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Te Puke. Prospects for horticulture are more...
Thornton dairy farm sale completes family succession plan

October 2025

Thornton dairy farm sale completes family succession plan

Edward Law bought a 61-hectare Thornton block, five kilometres west of Whakatane, at a public auction in the 1930s. A few kilometres away from the family farm, initially Edward and his son Wilf...
Market responds favourably to exceptional qualities of various properties

October 2025

Market responds favourably to exceptional qualities of various properties

RATANUI FARM, KAUROA In Kauroa Valley near Raglan, 266-hectare Ratanui Farm was listed for sale in spring 2023 by Richard Thomson of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Hamilton on behalf of Ross and Jo...
ETS changes offer new opportunity for hunting blocks

October 2025

ETS changes offer new opportunity for hunting blocks

Initially legislated in 2008 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and recently refined, the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) offers significant revenue potential to owners of land that meets certain...

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