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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...

Featured

July 2025

Winter in regional New Zealand: What’s happening in the provincial property markets?

Well into winter of 2025, what’s the latest update when it comes to New Zealand’s regional property markets? The short answer is... it’s complicated. But what we know halfway...

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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...

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July 2025

Spotlight on: Provincial New Zealand towns less than an hour from big cities

Looking for the sweet spot between peaceful, small-town living and the convenience of city life? Well, you’re in luck, because right across New Zealand, there are regional gems that offer...

In Rural

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June 2025

‘Fantastic’: Interest in sheep and beef properties on the rise

Interest in sheep and beef properties is on the up, with enthusiastic enquiries coming in over the...

June 2025

Winter market report - busy winter and spring in prospect for rural property

Buoyant export markets propelling a strong outlook for both red meat and dairy, coupled with promising early returns for kiwifruit, underpin a definite shift in sentiment among farmers and growers....

May 2025

‘Exciting for the country’: Why the rural property market is set for spring

The rural property market has had its fair share of ups and downs in 2025, but PGG Wrightson’s General Manager for Real Estate, Peter Newbold, remains optimistic. “If you look at all the...

April 2025

Changes set to ease consent for overseas investment

Recently the government’s policy to attract increased overseas investment became clearer. Associate Finance Minister David Seymour announced a new streamlined pathway for all investments...

In Residential

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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...

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...

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...

January 2025

Your 2025 provincial residential update - what’s happening, and where?

It’s safe to say that 2024 was very much a ‘mixed bag’ when it came to the...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In Lifestyle

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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 for both the purchasers and the vendors. When Wendy and Simon Stokes bought the Swannanoa property...

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 Whareora 14 kilometres east of Whangārei, it comprises a mix of flat and easy rolling country,...

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...

January 2025

Northland pricing reset signals big step up in rural property market

After an extended period of lacklustre activity, Northland’s rural property market is showing...

In Commercial

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The growth of agritourism in rural New Zealand - who can benefit from this ever-increasing trend?

January 2025

News and publications

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

Winter in regional New Zealand: What’s happening in the provincial property markets?

Have you seen these? 10 must-view lifestyle locations across New Zealand in 2025

Spotlight on: Provincial New Zealand towns less than an hour from big cities

In Rural

‘Fantastic’: Interest in sheep and beef properties on the rise

Winter market report - busy winter and spring in prospect for rural property

‘Exciting for the country’: Why the rural property market is set for spring

Changes set to ease consent for overseas investment

In Residential

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

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

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

Your 2025 provincial residential update - what’s happening, and where?

Publications

Young family provides motivation for a move back to the country

Sunflower joy epitomises the allure of Central Hawke’s Bay

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

Catlins wedding venue and business offered for sale

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

Marlborough equestrian legacy for sale on Blenheim outskirts

In Lifestyle

Sale at auction enables two families to achieve their dreams

Large and well located lifestyle block offers plenty of options

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

Northland pricing reset signals big step up in rural property market

In Commercial

The growth of agritourism in rural New Zealand - who can benefit from this ever-increasing trend?

Much loved Waikato dirt bike park for sale

One of Northland’s ‘most highly prized coastal properties’ is ready for buyers

Commercial vs rural property: making the most of the opportunity to diversify

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