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September 2025

Spring surge: Rural property market heats up as buyers return
Spring is looking promising for rural real estate sales, and the market could stay that way until Christmas. This is according to Peter Newbold, General Manager, Livestock & Real Estate for PGG...
Spring surge: Rural property market heats up as buyers return
Featured
August 2025

South Island Dairy property outlook: Why confidence is returning and the regions to watch this spring
With milk prices holding strong and interest rates easing, there has been a major rebound in sales activity across several farm types in the South Island - including the dairy property market. And...
South Island Dairy property outlook: Why confidence is returning and the regions to watch this spring
Featured
August 2025

North Island Dairy property outlook: Why confidence is returning and the regions to watch this spring
The North Island’s dairy property market is showing signs of steady strength and renewed optimism as the new season approaches, with several regions reporting positive buyer activity,...
North Island Dairy property outlook: Why confidence is returning and the regions to watch this spring
Featured
August 2025

Hunting & recreation blocks: Is there money in owning ‘wild’ land?

In the last five to ten years there has been a shift of rural land ownership - beyond traditional farming and forestry - with rugged and remote properties increasingly being sought for their...
Hunting & recreation blocks: Is there money in owning ‘wild’ land?

In Rural

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Strong livestock market - will rural property follow?

August 2025

Strong livestock market - will rural property follow?

Strong overseas markets and a reasonable spring have resulted in buoyant livestock sales for New...
Dairy farm values steady, future growth expected despite challenges

July 2025

Dairy farm values steady, future growth expected despite challenges

Dairy farm values have grown since 2014, but perhaps not at the impressive rate expected. The median price for dairy farms in 2014 was $36,700 per hectare, and last year it was $38,700. The...
“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...
‘Fantastic’: Interest in sheep and beef properties on the rise

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 past couple of months, according to PGG Wrightson’s General Manager for Real Estate, Peter...

In Residential

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

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...
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...

Publications

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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...

In Lifestyle

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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...
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 for both the purchasers and the vendors. When Wendy and Simon Stokes bought the Swannanoa property...
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 Whareora 14 kilometres east of Whangārei, it comprises a mix of flat and easy rolling country,...
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...

In Commercial

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

January 2025

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

From off-grid Airbnbs, to experiencing ‘life on the farm’ and access to remote and...
Much loved Waikato dirt bike park for sale

May 2024

Much loved Waikato dirt bike park for sale

A high-profile Waikato adventure tourism business, within easy reach of Auckland and Hamilton and attracting enthusiasts from around the world, is for sale. Thundercross Valley Dirt Bike Park,...
One of Northland’s ‘most highly prized coastal properties’ is ready for buyers

April 2024

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

The ‘winterless north’ of New Zealand has long been a favoured destination for those seeking an unsurpassed lifestyle. Now there’s the opportunity for an astute buyer (or even...
Commercial vs rural property: making the most of the opportunity to diversify

March 2024

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

Many generations of farmers have expanded their financial interests beyond the farm gate by buying commercial real estate. This includes owning office buildings, retail spaces, factories, and other...

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