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July 2025

“If it sits still long enough, we’ll auction it!”

It may be a case of buyer or vendor beware at Dannevirke’s smallholders auction, but it’s all in good fun for this annual community event. One which brings people from all over the...
“If it sits still long enough, we’ll auction it!”
Featured
July 2025

Have you seen these? 10 must-view lifestyle locations across New Zealand in 2025
Whether you're dreaming of rural vistas, coastal charm, or mountain views, New Zealand is full of stunning lifestyle destinations that offer more than just a place to live - they offer a way of...
Have you seen these? 10 must-view lifestyle locations across New Zealand in 2025
Featured
March 2025

Young family provides motivation for a move back to the country
Making sure their two preschool sons have the same rural upbringing they had themselves was a long-term goal for Eastern Bay of Plenty couple Amber and Joel Ingle. “Buying a lifestyle property...
Young family provides motivation for a move back to the country
Featured
March 2025

Sunflower joy epitomises the allure of Central Hawke’s Bay

A hidden gem, largely unknown to outsiders, Central Hawke’s Bay (CHB) has many features that make it an ideal lifestyle property destination. This year one of the district’s property...
Sunflower joy epitomises the allure of Central Hawke’s Bay
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March 2025

Catlins wedding venue and business offered for sale
Pictured: Property owner Adele Dawkins with her two daughters, Lily (left) and Khloe (right), and sales consultant Brent Irving. Qualifying as the world’s southernmost resort, RiverRidge...
Catlins wedding venue and business offered for sale
Featured
January 2025

The rise (and rise) of lifestyle properties - what’s driving demand, and is it in your home-ownership future?

The quarter acre dream - it’s a nostalgic slice of New Zealand’s housing history. But as house prices grew and busier lives meant less time to tend to large sections, property sizes...
The rise (and rise) of lifestyle properties - what’s driving demand, and is it in your home-ownership future?
Featured
March 2024

Christchurch northern fringe property sells 40 per cent above government valuation
Wally Vaughan was born on the family farm, Beaconsfield in Woodend, North Canterbury in 1941, 26 years after his grandfather Henry Vaughan purchased the property, initially to farm sheep and...
Christchurch northern fringe property sells 40 per cent above government valuation
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March 2024

Casual drive to Cambridge leads to permanent move
For Auckland couple Mike and Linda Panther, taking a casual drive to Cambridge one weekend in August last year ended up taking them there permanently. “We have contemplated retirement for a...
Casual drive to Cambridge leads to permanent move
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March 2024

‘Most significant’ far north offering set to become highly prized coastal settlement
An exceptional Northland rural property, subdivided to enable the establishment of a series of spectacular coastal lifestyle blocks, is set to come to the market in April. John Duder, Northland...
‘Most significant’ far north offering set to become highly prized coastal settlement
Featured
February 2024

What does 2024 have in store for the property market in New Zealand?

The most recent numbers are in and it seems that the New Zealand property market is starting to make its comeback after a quiet 24 month period.  According to REINZ, figures from December show...
What does 2024 have in store for the property market in New Zealand?
6 of the best places to buy a lifestyle property in New Zealand

November 2022

6 of the best places to buy a lifestyle property in New Zealand

From coastal paradises to rustic rural countryside and stunning alpine wilderness, we’ve got it all on offer here in New Zealand. So when it comes to choosing a location to buy a lifestyle...
5 things to consider when buying a lifestyle property

November 2022

5 things to consider when buying a lifestyle property

If you’re dreaming of a new view, maybe making a move to a lifestyle block in 2023 is the outlook for you. As your very own large slice of paradise, lifestyle blocks can be a wonderful place...
Quick Tips: Grow your garden year round

November 2022

Quick Tips: Grow your garden year round

Kath Irvine offers a year round planting plan which will attract and keep valuable insects in your garden. There is a wonderful array, in large quantities, of insects who reside in your garden and...
Quick Tips: Fencing your small block

November 2022

Quick Tips: Fencing your small block

Mike Billinghurst with an introduction to fencing your lifestyle property. An essential component...
I'm ready to sell - what next?

November 2022

I'm ready to sell - what next?

After the decision has been made to sell your property, there can be an overwhelming amount of information and advice being given to you from all directions. Suddenly, instead of the exciting start...
Majestic Northland coastal property ripe for lifestyle development

November 2022

Majestic Northland coastal property ripe for lifestyle development

A spectacular Northland coastal property, suitable for lifestyle development, is for sale. On the east coast looking out to the Poor Knights Islands, and located four kilometres north of Whananaki,...
Centrally located Pirongia gaining in lifestyle appeal

November 2022

Centrally located Pirongia gaining in lifestyle appeal

Pirongia is rapidly gaining appeal as a South Waikato lifestyle locality. James Moore of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Te Awamutu specialises in the village, located 12 kilometres west of Te...
Lake Te Anau haven the base for exceptional community connections

November 2022

Lake Te Anau haven the base for exceptional community connections

Originally from Northern Ireland, Brian McCandless served in the Royal Air Force for 37 years,...
Striking lines and dignified outlook characterise North Canterbury ‘chateau’

November 2022

Striking lines and dignified outlook characterise North Canterbury ‘chateau’

A premium South Eyrewell, North Canterbury lifestyle property, with a hint of classic French je ne sais quois is for sale. Jo Priebee of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Rangiora is selling the four...
National Policy Statement likely to impact the market for lifestyle property

November 2022

National Policy Statement likely to impact the market for lifestyle property

New tabled regulations to restrict the conversion of agriculture or horticulture land for subdivision to residential or lifestyle property are likely to impact the real estate market. Aiming to...
Kaipaki good life ‘like a resort’

November 2022

Kaipaki good life ‘like a resort’

Julie and David Toon spent a decade in London from around 2000, living in a small house in Wimbledon. In 2010, returning to New Zealand to take up a job offer, they decided to give their three young...
Two decades of meticulous planning, care and attention

November 2022

Two decades of meticulous planning, care and attention

After 30 years farming in Morven in the Waimate district, John and Marie Hall moved north to Mid...
Lifestyle Collection Spring 2022

November 2022

Lifestyle Collection Spring 2022

Dreaming of a new view? You may find it in our Spring 2022 Lifestyle Collection. We’ve...
Central Otago property combines long-established family business and lifestyle

November 2022

Central Otago property combines long-established family business and lifestyle

Well known Teviot Valley, Central Otago business Ettrick Gardens, located 83 kilometres north of Milton and 52 kilometres south of Alexandra, is for sale. John and Heather Preedy, who have both...
Spectacular entertainer’s home is one of Alexandra’s finest

November 2022

Spectacular entertainer’s home is one of Alexandra’s finest

John and Joy Laughton farmed in Waipahi, South Otago for 33 years, then leased their farm when John established a rural contracting business in Tapanui, West Otago. In 2008 they moved to Alexandra,...

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