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March 2026

Building a Bay of Plenty kiwifruit empire from humble beginnings
When Kala Singh arrived in the Bay of Plenty from Punjab in 2003 with less than $500 in his pocket, he was determined to use experience gained on his family’s farm to make his way. Growing...
Building a Bay of Plenty kiwifruit empire from humble beginnings
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March 2026

A rare opportunity to farm on the edge of Nelson Lakes National Park
A large and spectacular St Arnaud farm, surrounded on three sides by national park, is for sale.  Set in an alpine environment of native beech forest and expansive mountain views, the property...
A rare opportunity to farm on the edge of Nelson Lakes National Park
Featured
March 2026

Milton sales spell end of an era dating back to colonial times for Finch family
A leading South Otago farming family, prominent in Milton since colonial times, is marking a significant transition as land built up over five generations passes out of Finch ownership. For more...
Milton sales spell end of an era dating back to colonial times for Finch family
Featured
February 2026

Central Otago hill country property includes alluring scope for recreation
An extensive Central Otago hill country breeding and finishing property is for sale. Surrounded by some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes and vistas, in addition to its impeccable...
Central Otago hill country property includes alluring scope for recreation
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February 2026

Rural property market heats up with dairy, sheep and beef, and kiwifruit on the rise
Confidence is flowing into the rural property market, with dairy, sheep and beef, and kiwifruit all showing renewed strength after several tough years, says Peter Newbold, General Manager Livestock...
Rural property market heats up with dairy, sheep and beef, and kiwifruit on the rise
Featured
January 2026

What 2026 may hold for New Zealand’s rural property market
With 2025 drawn to a close, confidence is gradually rebuilding across New Zealand’s rural sector. Improved dairy profitability, a stabilising interest rate environment, and renewed appetite...
What 2026 may hold for New Zealand’s rural property market
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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...
Where lifestyle meets livelihood: 5 regional hotspots shaping New Zealand’s semi-rural property market
Featured
January 2026

Central Otago sheep and beef properties represent once in a generation opportunity
A pair of large-scale hill country properties is for sale in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire an extensive pastoral enterprise in the heart of Central Otago. Hills Creek and Styx...
Central Otago sheep and beef properties represent once in a generation opportunity
Featured
August 2025

South Island Dairy property outlook: Why confidence is returning and the regions to watch this spring
With milk prices holding strong and interest rates easing, there has been a major rebound in sales activity across several farm types in the South Island - including the dairy property market. And...
South Island Dairy property outlook: Why confidence is returning and the regions to watch this spring
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August 2025

North Island Dairy property outlook: Why confidence is returning and the regions to watch this spring
The North Island’s dairy property market is showing signs of steady strength and renewed optimism as the new season approaches, with several regions reporting positive buyer activity,...
North Island Dairy property outlook: Why confidence is returning and the regions to watch this spring
Building a Bay of Plenty kiwifruit empire from humble beginnings

March 2026

Building a Bay of Plenty kiwifruit empire from humble beginnings

When Kala Singh arrived in the Bay of Plenty from Punjab in 2003 with less than $500 in his pocket,...
Rural property market update: Momentum builds across key sectors

March 2026

Rural property market update: Momentum builds across key sectors

The rural property market is on a positive trajectory driven by commodity prices and global demand...
A rare opportunity to farm on the edge of Nelson Lakes National Park

March 2026

A rare opportunity to farm on the edge of Nelson Lakes National Park

A large and spectacular St Arnaud farm, surrounded on three sides by national park, is for...
Thinking about selling your farm? How to prepare for success

March 2026

Thinking about selling your farm? How to prepare for success

If you are thinking about selling a farm, careful preparation is one of the most important factors...
Milton sales spell end of an era dating back to colonial times for Finch family

March 2026

Milton sales spell end of an era dating back to colonial times for Finch family

A leading South Otago farming family, prominent in Milton since colonial times, is marking a...
Wilderness, tranquillity and the prospect of a feed make Ruatōria hunting block irresistible

March 2026

Wilderness, tranquillity and the prospect of a feed make Ruatōria hunting block irresistible

Malcolm Hogg has been hunting for more than 50 years, with some of his earliest outdoor adventures...
Northern Southland auction of versatile grazing property achieves excellent outcome for two local families

March 2026

Northern Southland auction of versatile grazing property achieves excellent outcome for two local families

A carefully planned auction has brought together the aspirations of two Northern Southland farming...
How land use change continues to shape rural property value

March 2026

How land use change continues to shape rural property value

Few forces have influenced rural property values in New Zealand as consistently or as profoundly as...
Smart strategy drives successful farm sales across the country

March 2026

Smart strategy drives successful farm sales across the country

Following carefully considered sales strategies, these properties, featured in the Spring 2025...
Central Otago hill country property includes alluring scope for recreation

February 2026

Central Otago hill country property includes alluring scope for recreation

An extensive Central Otago hill country breeding and finishing property is for sale. Surrounded by some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes and vistas, in addition to its impeccable...
Rural property market heats up with dairy, sheep and beef, and kiwifruit on the rise

February 2026

Rural property market heats up with dairy, sheep and beef, and kiwifruit on the rise

Confidence is flowing into the rural property market, with dairy, sheep and beef, and kiwifruit all showing renewed strength after several tough years, says Peter Newbold, General Manager Livestock...
Rural property market gathers pace heading into autumn

January 2026

Rural property market gathers pace heading into autumn

Momentum in the rural property market has been building over the past couple of months, and, with autumn around the corner, it’s shaping up as an ideal time for vendors to prepare for sale,...
What 2026 may hold for New Zealand’s rural property market

January 2026

What 2026 may hold for New Zealand’s rural property market

With 2025 drawn to a close, confidence is gradually rebuilding across New Zealand’s rural...
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...
Central Otago sheep and beef properties represent once in a generation opportunity

January 2026

Central Otago sheep and beef properties represent once in a generation opportunity

A pair of large-scale hill country properties is for sale in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire an extensive pastoral enterprise in the heart of Central Otago. Hills Creek and Styx...

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