Rural property news
'I did get bored during lockdown': Whangaparāoa man convicted of illegal tree felling
Man prosecuted after trees felled then advertised as firewood on Facebook.
‘Outstanding’: Huge coastal farm station on market for first time in 30 years
The station boasts dramatic views across Cook Strait to the Kaikōura Ranges.
Property report: Outlook positive for rural real estate market
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
Plans for 1000-plus homes on reclaimed Napier farmland cause concern
The proposal includes over 1000 new homes on reclaimed farmland near Hawke's Bay Airport.
Succession: Farmers encouraged to think about the future
Farmers need to have open and honest conversations with their families about succession.
Property report: NZ rural market optimistic after Federal Reserve rates cut
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
Property report: Rural market resurgence may happen sooner than expected
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
New house at Gibbs Farm sculpture park on NZ's Best Homes with Phil Spencer
'Leveraging our innovative reputation in the pursuit of creating remarkable homes'.
Hawke’s Bay apple industry: Newcomer buys 70ha of orchards amid industry shake-up
A German-owned newcomer has bought the apple orchards in Twyford.
Property report: ‘Challenging’ rural market remains subdued
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
'A killer': Battle to find a place to live in idyllic Southland town
'If we’ve got any young people wanting jobs out here, they can’t find anywhere to live.'
Property report: Momentum remains subdued in the rural market
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
'Bonkers' or brave? Restoring wonky buildings at $200m Ayrburn
'Some of these farmers must have thought we were bonkers when we turned up.'
Karapiro couple nuts about macadamias
Paul Gardiner & Helen Stockman are one season away from seeing the fruits of their labour.
Property report: Rural market hits a low but there’s hope for the future
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
Govt opening door for more foreign buyers to purchase NZ farmland: Labour
'It’s a major concern, we’re a sovereign country we need to ensure we control our future.'
A new home for Piquet Hill Farms
After more than half a century on Te Akau hill country, Piquet Hill Farms is moving.
Cow-abunga: American surf park developer buying Dairy Flat cattle farm
Perfect waves, incredible experiences for surfers, families and kids envisaged at park.
Tough times slowing the rural market: Property report
Sponsored content: "In the last couple of weeks, we've just seen some more activity."
Plans to escape giant warehouse: Fonterra/Port of Tauranga JV seeks tenants
Intermodal freight hub expansion back in 2016 was hailed as a big leap forward.
Slaughterhouse Fire: Chinese-owned meat company fined $51k
Penalty for discharging slaughterhouse waste, lighting rubbish fire that burned for days.
How farm succession is helping the rural market
Sponsored content: “There’s a point in time people have to move on with things."
Health warning issued as fire burns in Kaipara
Residents woke to ash and soot on their cars.
Property news around NZ
'I dropped the ball' - top real estate boss Martin Cooper apologises to disciplinary tribunal
'Accidents happen. Mistakes are made. It was not a conscious decision' - Martin Cooper
Single buyer scoops up entire floor of new luxury apartment block
They set a new record in Hamilton's for apartment market.
Watercare’s new map shows Auckland connection constraints
Some people without existing consent won’t get a wastewater connection for years.
Rural property market 'in a good space' for summer
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
From boarding school to farm: The many faces of Amberley House
Amberley House has its fair share of ghost stories, like every old homestead.
Real estate agent wins court dispute over commission on $6.6m sale
Station was sold between brothers' trusts in a "family arrangement".
'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea Station
New owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.
Property report: 2023 a tough year for rural real estate
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate's monthly look at the rural market.
Famous high country station becomes first NZ farm to earn B Corp status
'Their innovative approach reflects the kind of leadership we need to see ...'