Lifestyle and residential property: premium homes, insights and property stories

Whether you’re buying or selling a lifestyle property, residential home or country retreat, this Autumn 2026 edition of Lifestyle & Residential Collection showcases premium listings from across New Zealand, from coastal escapes to lifestyle blocks and standout homes.

Discover the stories behind recently sold properties, alongside current listings that highlight the depth and diversity of the lifestyle and residential market. You’ll also find insights into buyer trends, local demand and what’s shaping property decisions in today’s market.

Stay inspired by exceptional homes and real stories from across the country, helping guide your next property move.

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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 herself. In 2009 the concept was finalised, and after two years of construction, her unique dream...
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 classic kiwi holiday with their daughters by the beach at Ōhawini, Whangaruru, north of...
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...
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 chapter. Jane Campbell and Ronnie Edwards, also widely known as Calamity Jane and The Sheriff,...
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, and trading sheep and cattle. In 2015 they bought a 650-hectare property, then in 2020 the...
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...
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...

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