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August 2026

Has the lifestyle block dream become harder to reach?
Auckland homeowners looking to swap city living for a lifestyle block may be facing a different market than they were a few years ago, according to PGG Wrightson. PGG Wrightson General Manager...
Has the lifestyle block dream become harder to reach?
Featured
August 2026

Pooling resources: Could co-ownership be the answer to property affordability?
For generations, buying a property has often been seen as something you do with a partner or spouse. But for some New Zealanders, the path to ownership looks a little different. With property...
Pooling resources: Could co-ownership be the answer to property affordability?
Featured
July 2026

From hot property to hard sell: What has changed in buyer expectations?
In New Zealand’s regional and lifestyle property market, buyers are still active, but they are approaching purchases very differently than they were just a few years ago. The urgency and...
From hot property to hard sell: What has changed in buyer expectations?
Featured
July 2026

Generational shifts: How younger buyers are reshaping the rural real estate market
A new generation of rural property buyers is beginning to reshape New Zealand’s farming landscape, bringing with them a different mindset, new financial approaches, and evolving ideas around...
Generational shifts: How younger buyers are reshaping the rural real estate market

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Sheep and beef properties ‘the game in town’ this spring

July 2026

Sheep and beef properties ‘the game in town’ this spring

Demand for rural property is lifting across most farming sectors, with sheep and beef farms...
10 things no one tells you about moving to the country (but should)

July 2026

10 things no one tells you about moving to the country (but should)

Moving to the country is often sold as a dream. From the wide open spaces, to the fresh air, room for the kids to run, and the idea of a slower, simpler way of life. And while all of that is...
Thinking of selling your rural property? Here's what buyers are looking for today

July 2026

Thinking of selling your rural property? Here's what buyers are looking for today

Selling a rural property is about far more than putting a sign at the gate and waiting for the phone to ring. Because while location, market conditions and productivity remain key drivers of value,...
Technology on the land: How innovation is changing the appeal of rural property

July 2026

Technology on the land: How innovation is changing the appeal of rural property

From high-speed internet and satellite connectivity to automated farm systems and digital property data, technology and innovation has changed how farms operate - but also how buyers evaluate,...

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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Designed from the heart, a one-of-a-kind Lake Karāpiro home changes hands

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...
After nearly three decades, a cherished beachside haven at Ōhawini comes to market

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...
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,...
New owners breathe fresh life into the historic Masonic Hotel in St Andrews

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...
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,...

In Lifestyle

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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 to South Canterbury in 2016, they vowed that they weren’t going to be cold again. “We...
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,...

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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