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January 2026

What 2026 may hold for New Zealand’s rural property market
With 2025 drawn to a close, confidence is gradually rebuilding across New Zealand’s rural sector. Improved dairy profitability, a stabilising interest rate environment, and renewed appetite...
What 2026 may hold for New Zealand’s rural property market
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
Featured
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
Featured
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

In Rural

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Central Otago sheep and beef properties represent once in a generation opportunity

January 2026

Central Otago sheep and beef properties represent once in a generation opportunity

A pair of large-scale hill country properties is for sale in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to...
Rural real estate ends 2025 on a high note

December 2025

Rural real estate ends 2025 on a high note

PGG Wrightson is closing out the year with confidence in both its livestock and real estate divisions, as strong returns and easing economic pressures fuel optimism for 2026. Peter Newbold, PGG...
Will Fonterra’s $9.50 milk price forecast change dairy farm values?

December 2025

Will Fonterra’s $9.50 milk price forecast change dairy farm values?

Fonterra has cut its farmgate milk price forecast for the current season, so what does that mean for the price of dairy farms? That’s the question host Jamie Mackay put to Peter Newbold,...
‘It’s incredible really’: Why it’s a good time to buy a farm

October 2025

‘It’s incredible really’: Why it’s a good time to buy a farm

Farm values are on the rise, and dairy demand is leading the charge, according to Peter Newbold, General Manager, Livestock & Real Estate for PGG Wrightson. Newbold said dairy listings were...

In Residential

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Ancient Coromandel pā site, now with functions business, returns to whānau hands

October 2025

Ancient Coromandel pā site, now with functions business, returns to whānau hands

An ancient Coromandel pā site that left iwi ownership over a century ago is now back in the hands of whānau with traditional ties to the whenua. Brett Shepherd (Ngāti Tamaterā,...
Couple’s perfect fit cozy cottage ends 150 years in the same family

October 2025

Couple’s perfect fit cozy cottage ends 150 years in the same family

Joel Hart and Emma Francis had been looking at property in North Canterbury for a while. Together as a couple for the past two years, they wanted something small, near the beach, with a big...
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...

Publications

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Taieri hydroponics business offers family formula for health and happiness

October 2025

Taieri hydroponics business offers family formula for health and happiness

If greens traditionally keep children healthy, for Otago couple Hannah and Dale Jordan, greens have...
Central Otago businesses present appealing opportunities in historic community

October 2025

Central Otago businesses present appealing opportunities in historic community

Several businesses in a small Central Otago township, all offered for sale at the same time,...
Longlands – rare ‘millionaire mile’ equine gem sells well

October 2025

Longlands – rare ‘millionaire mile’ equine gem sells well

A well-established equine property deep in one of the country’s most prestigious locations...
Fairlie property revealed as ‘flawless,’ finding new owner after change of emphasis

October 2025

Fairlie property revealed as ‘flawless,’ finding new owner after change of emphasis

Sometimes a change of direction is the best way to achieve the desired result. Transferring within...
Auction creates strong interest in Hunua property, achieving excellent result

October 2025

Auction creates strong interest in Hunua property, achieving excellent result

Offered for sale for the first time in 50 years, a 15.5-hectare Hunua lifestyle property attracted...
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...

In Lifestyle

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Why semi-rural properties with self-sufficiency are becoming one of New Zealand’s most desirable lifestyle choices

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...
“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...

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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