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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Blue chip farm for sale in Waikato dairy heartland

November 2022

Blue chip farm for sale in Waikato dairy heartland

A 152 hectare Waikato dairy farm, situated in the region’s farming heartland, is for sale for the first time since 1967. In Piarere, Tirau, 46 kilometres south east of Hamilton and 23...
Paengaroa property offers diversification option

November 2022

Paengaroa property offers diversification option

A Paengaroa, Te Puke property is selling with a potential solution for any land that might otherwise end up converting to forestry. Phil Goldsmith of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Whakatane is offering...
Winter demand for North Otago hill properties results in excellent sales

November 2022

Winter demand for North Otago hill properties results in excellent sales

Three extensive North Otago sheep and beef hill properties, each well respected among the local farming fraternity, have sold in recent months. Twin Peaks Station, a 1980 hectare property, sold in...
Franklin property presents pork industry opportunity

November 2022

Franklin property presents pork industry opportunity

A Franklin district rural property is for sale. Containing a large piggery and located between...
King Country ‘trophy’ selling for the first time in 47 years

November 2022

King Country ‘trophy’ selling for the first time in 47 years

One of King Country’s most prestigious farms is for sale for the first time in 47 years. Jocelyn Chambers grew up on her parents’ Rangitoto farm. In 1976, with her late husband Gerald,...
Historic home for sale on widely admired North Canterbury farm

October 2022

Historic home for sale on widely admired North Canterbury farm

One of North Canterbury’s most notable historic country homes, located on one of the region’s most admired farms, is for sale. Claremont, a Georgian-style house built in 1866 from...
Trust in the process pays off for Waikato family

October 2022

Trust in the process pays off for Waikato family

Daphne and Angus Jamieson farmed a 41-hectare Pukeatua, Waikato property for 52 years. After Angus moved into a retirement home earlier this year, Daphne realised it was time to sell the farm. She...
Why is spring the best time to sell?

October 2022

Why is spring the best time to sell?

The property market picks up in spring and you may have heard that it’s one of the best times...
What happens at your free appraisal

October 2022

What happens at your free appraisal

Thinking of listing and uncertain about what the next steps are? We have you covered. If you are considering listing your home and finding a new view to wake up to, it’s important to get as...
Things to do before listing

October 2022

Things to do before listing

Listing your home for sale is a marathon, but there are some easy tips and tricks to get ahead of your competition. Some of the easiest ways for your home and property to look polished are by...
Property Report: Strong demand for sheep and beef

September 2022

Property Report: Strong demand for sheep and beef

Rowena Duncum from The Country touched base with Peter Newbold, general manager for livestock and real estate at PGG Wrightson to discuss the market situation. Both agreed it's been a busy month...
Property report: An interesting time for the rural market

August 2022

Property report: An interesting time for the rural market

Jamie Mackay from The Country has had his monthly chat with Peter Newbold, GM of real estate at PGG...
Property report: Strong demand continues for the rural market

August 2022

Property report: Strong demand continues for the rural market

Peter Newbold, General Manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, and Jamie Mackay from The Country recently got together to discuss the rural property market. Mackay pointed out that if you had a sheep...
Property Express: Pāmu West Coast Properties Attract Strong Interest

May 2022

Property Express: Pāmu West Coast Properties Attract Strong Interest

Interest in two West Coast farms offered for sale by Pāmu illustrates the reanimation of the region’s rural property market. Mawheraiti Farm, a 1453 hectare property located at the top of...
Property report: A fantastic year for rural sales

May 2022

Property report: A fantastic year for rural sales

Peter Newbold, General Manager for PGG Wrightson Rural Real Estate has been on the road ‘round the country and Rowena Duncum from The Country caught up with him in the mighty Manawatu. As far...

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