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April 2026

Fonterra divestment will boost rural property market
As they receive their portion of the $4.22 billion their cooperative was paid for the sale of its retail brands, Fonterra shareholders are deciding how best to reinvest. Most are likely to opt for...
Fonterra divestment will boost rural property market
Featured
March 2026

Designed from the heart, a one-of-a-kind Lake Karāpiro home changes hands
When Jen Campin couldn’t find a home that truly reflected who she was, she designed one herself. In 2009 the concept was finalised, and after two years of construction, her unique dream...
Designed from the heart, a one-of-a-kind Lake Karāpiro home changes hands
Featured
March 2026

After nearly three decades, a cherished beachside haven at Ōhawini comes to market
Making the 200-kilometre drive north from Auckland, Judy Parrish and her husband Bert enjoyed a classic kiwi holiday with their daughters by the beach at Ōhawini, Whangaruru, north of...
After nearly three decades, a cherished beachside haven at Ōhawini comes to market
Featured
March 2026

New owners breathe fresh life into the historic Masonic Hotel in St Andrews
As it nears its 150th anniversary, a much-loved South Canterbury institution is entering a bold new chapter. Jane Campbell and Ronnie Edwards, also widely known as Calamity Jane and The Sheriff,...
New owners breathe fresh life into the historic Masonic Hotel in St Andrews

In Rural

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Global uncertainty clouds otherwise strong rural property market

March 2026

Global uncertainty clouds otherwise strong rural property market

New Zealand’s weather may be playing ball for the primary sectors, but global storms are...
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, he was determined to use experience gained on his family’s farm to make his way. Growing...
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 for New Zealand produce.  Dairy is to the fore, with plenty of positive signals encouraging...
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 sale.  Set in an alpine environment of native beech forest and expansive mountain views, the property...

In Residential

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A private Springlands home with established gardens, sold after nearly two decades

March 2026

A private Springlands home with established gardens, sold after nearly two decades

When Tony and Karen Gill first fell in love with their Springlands, Blenheim home, it was the garden that sealed the deal. That love affair continued for the next 18 and a half years. Now, having...
Coalgate log house rich in history and heart finds its new owners

March 2026

Coalgate log house rich in history and heart finds its new owners

Although Jamie Phillips and Daniel Jack lived in Hornby, suburban Christchurch, they had hankered after a move into the country for many years. Early in 2025 they decided to turn their dream into...
Preparing to market your property in 2026? Smart home staging and decluttering tips to make your property truly stand out

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...
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...

Publications

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From dairy farming to avocados, a Katikati orchard offers a new way of life

March 2026

From dairy farming to avocados, a Katikati orchard offers a new way of life

After a 30-year career in dairying, Chris and Lorraine Jordan sold their Reporoa farm in...
A century-old Otago homestead preserved in time, ready for its next chapter

March 2026

A century-old Otago homestead preserved in time, ready for its next chapter

In 1930 GR Hudson of Dunedin’s Hudson biscuit manufacturing dynasty built a five-bedroom,...
Elevated views and beach access set this former Pōrangahau farmhouse apart

March 2026

Elevated views and beach access set this former Pōrangahau farmhouse apart

Sam Meadows and Megan Wilson farm in Wallingford, Central Hawke’s Bay, breeding, finishing,...
A deer farm outlook and open space draw a South Canterbury couple to Meadowlinks

March 2026

A deer farm outlook and open space draw a South Canterbury couple to Meadowlinks

After living and working in the North Island for seven years, when Craig and Ange Climo moved back...
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...

In Lifestyle

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Where lifestyle meets livelihood: 5 regional hotspots shaping New Zealand’s semi-rural property market

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...
Top Tips for managing your lifestyle block or farmlet: Practical advice from the experts

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...
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...
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...

In Commercial

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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,...
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 private locations, the move to agritourism in rural New Zealand is on the up - providing numerous...
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...

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