Whanganui property news


Dome home with views of the Milky Way doubles in price after Greek-style reno
Spectacular transformation of rundown property.

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

Construction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on record
Data from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.

Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.

What happens next at Whakapapa, Tūroa skifields: First liquidators' report out
Liquidators will keep trading through the 2023 winter ski season.

Property price moves have first-home buyers 'in a bind'
The average property price in Whanganui has dropped by $26,000 from three months ago.

Apartment buyer says project should not have taken so long
One of the buyers has died during the time it has taken to build the project.

Heritage building owners' challenge of preservation costs vs rentals
"We aren't here to make a fortune, we are here to save the building,"

Eight townhouses overlooking Virginia Lake planned
They were low maintenance, 'lock up and leave' type houses, Bernard Reuters said.

Whanganui home fetches record-breaking $2m
Before this, Whanganui's biggest sale was $1.6 million

Ruapehu property values on rise as Whanganui market slows
First home buyers are starting to show up in the local housing market.

More help needed for first home buyers
An increase in first home buyers across Whanganui is expected following the changes

House listings up, buyers can take their time
"They're not going to be picking up the phone and rushing to make an offer."

Neglected buildings needed for inner-city housing
The council says it desperately needs more power to act on abandoned derelict buildings

Apartments in CBD edging towards completion
"You've got to find ways to get satisfaction from all the extra work."

Slice of Whanganui heritage hits the market
The property that houses the Rutland Arms Inn and many other businesses is for sale.
Property news around NZ

First look: Inside Foodstuffs NI's biggest new supermarket – $73m New World Pt Chevalier
'Our biggest new store opening since the February opening of Pak'nSave Highland Park.'

Kāinga Ora declines to say who bought $2m state cottages in prized Auckland suburb
State housing agency's property sell-off is ramping up.

Monster house for sale - vendor jokes: 'I can't find my husband!'
Seven-bedroom Canterbury home comes with huge kitchen, indoor pool and dream workshop.

Iconic home for sale after surviving the quakes
Sir Miles Warren classic one of the few homes he designed still standing in Christchurch.

Construction progresses at the site of the new New World Pt Chevalier on Great North Road
A major new Foodstuffs supermarket is taking shape in Pt Chevalier, designed by Wingate Architects. Video \ Jason Dorday.

‘She cried the whole time’: Owners overwhelmed after their West Auckland villa sells in three days
Family had been trying to find a buyer for two years when one appeared out of the blue.
More local property news

First home buyers 'getting some really good deals'
For first home buyers who have the funding, now is a good time to buy in Whanganui.

How the housing boom has changed the Whanganui market
Whanganui has recently gained two $1m-plus suburbs

Whanganui housing market remains relatively active
Whanganui's housing market has been relatively active compared with others.

Five tips to save for your home deposit in small-town NZ
Lifting KiwiSaver payments, stricter budgeting and finding cheaper rent are some ideas.

How home buyers are being hit hard by lending changes
Mortgage adviser: 'They won't believe somebody could change when they get a house'.

Million dollar homes: Average NZ house price exceeds $1m
Property prices soar to record high in 2021, according to latest figures from CoreLogic.