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October 2025

Dorie dairy farm sells at auction for $13.5 million
Auctioning a dairy farm is a rare event, so a 223-hectare Mid Canterbury property that sold at auction this week (15 October) for $13.5 million further underlines the resurgent dairy...
Dorie dairy farm sells at auction for $13.5 million
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October 2025

Combination of locality, versatility and productivity makes Karapiro dairy property a rare opportunity
As the sector commences what promises to be an extended upswing, a rare opportunity has arisen to purchase an exceptional and superbly located Waikato dairy farm. Richard Wright and Peter Wylie of...
Combination of locality, versatility and productivity makes Karapiro dairy property a rare opportunity
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October 2025

Large North Canterbury finishing farm is a ‘lasting legacy’

A large farm in a highly regarded part of North Canterbury is for sale. Previously farmed separately, Weka Pass and Gowan Hill have been operated as a single 770-hectare entity since 1999. Weka...
Large North Canterbury finishing farm is a ‘lasting legacy’
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October 2025

South Otago century farm offered for the first time ever
Along with his two elder brothers, Malcolm McCorkindale travelled from Scotland to Waitahuna, South Otago in 1867. Within a couple of years, and before New Zealand’s system of legal title was...
South Otago century farm offered for the first time ever
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September 2025

Spring surge: Rural property market heats up as buyers return
Spring is looking promising for rural real estate sales, and the market could stay that way until Christmas. This is according to Peter Newbold, General Manager, Livestock & Real Estate for PGG...
Spring surge: Rural property market heats up as buyers return
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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
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August 2025

Hunting & recreation blocks: Is there money in owning ‘wild’ land?

In the last five to ten years there has been a shift of rural land ownership - beyond traditional farming and forestry - with rugged and remote properties increasingly being sought for their...
Hunting & recreation blocks: Is there money in owning ‘wild’ land?
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August 2025

Strong livestock market - will rural property follow?
Strong overseas markets and a reasonable spring have resulted in buoyant livestock sales for New Zealand, but does that mean sheep and beef properties will follow suit? “Definitely,”...
Strong livestock market - will rural property follow?
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June 2025

‘Fantastic’: Interest in sheep and beef properties on the rise
Interest in sheep and beef properties is on the up, with enthusiastic enquiries coming in over the past couple of months, according to PGG Wrightson’s General Manager for Real Estate, Peter...
‘Fantastic’: Interest in sheep and beef properties on the rise
Farming under pressure

March 2023

Farming under pressure

Even at the best of times farming can be a stressful business. Right now, for many of us, this is not the best of times: escalating interest rates, uncertain returns, and cataclysmic weather around...
Flexibility the key for farm ownership change through the generations

March 2023

Flexibility the key for farm ownership change through the generations

Taking a flexible approach to transferring farm ownership helps retain young, capable and enthusiastic people in farming.  Last year Brent Irving of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Otago won both...
Franklin District coastal property offered for sale after six generations

March 2023

Franklin District coastal property offered for sale after six generations

A Franklin District coastal property overlooking the Tasman Sea in one of the lesser known spots of the Auckland region, and long established as a dairy farm, is offered for public sale for the first...
Mackenzie district grazing properties sell well

March 2023

Mackenzie district grazing properties sell well

A large Mackenzie district hill country property sold in January firm on current values.  In...
Round Hill Station – genuine mid-altitude extensive property in ‘great part of the world’

March 2023

Round Hill Station – genuine mid-altitude extensive property in ‘great part of the world’

Les and Tracey Scott took on Round Hill Station in 2002 after previously farming further north in the Mackenzie Country and at higher altitude. “Up to purchasing Round Hill I’d been in...
Deconsecrated South Canterbury Catholic church transformed into innovative berry farm

March 2023

Deconsecrated South Canterbury Catholic church transformed into innovative berry farm

A former Catholic church, converted to a modern four bedroom home, with an innovative and productive berry farm alongside, and views from the ocean to the Alps is for sale in South Canterbury. Don...
7 tips to help you buy a rural property in the North Island

March 2023

7 tips to help you buy a rural property in the North Island

Here in the North Island of New Zealand, we’re incredibly lucky to have an extensive range of rural properties across a variety of landscapes and locations. In other words, there will always...
Why autumn is a great time to sell your farm (plus 6 tips for a successful sale)

March 2023

Why autumn is a great time to sell your farm (plus 6 tips for a successful sale)

While farms can be sold year round, autumn is a particularly good time to consider going to...
Is now a good time to sell off your bush block or rural land?

March 2023

Is now a good time to sell off your bush block or rural land?

If you’ve got a bush block or rural land that you’ve been thinking about selling, now could be a really great time to do so! With an increase of people searching for these types of...
Property report: Market challenges mean vendors need to be realistic

November 2022

Property report: Market challenges mean vendors need to be realistic

Peter Newbold, general manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate and Jamie Mackay from The Country have just had their monthly catch-up regarding the state of the rural property market. First off, Jamie...
Property Express: Kiwifruit Property Values Break New Barriers

November 2022

Property Express: Kiwifruit Property Values Break New Barriers

Several significant recent Bay of Plenty orchard sales have established a new benchmark for kiwifruit property values. For the best producing, most sought after properties, in favoured locations, at...
Property Express: Meeting the Challenges of ‘Working Alongside Iwi’

November 2022

Property Express: Meeting the Challenges of ‘Working Alongside Iwi’

Wayne Brooks is Iwi Liaison Manager for PGG Wrightson Real Estate, also serving as the...
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...
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...

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