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From paddock to premium property: Maraekakaho home finds new owners

October 2026

From paddock to premium property: Maraekakaho home finds new owners

A livestock representative evaluating cattle on a client’s run-off block in 2008, and...
Secluded Bulls lifestyle property combines privacy, elegance and country living

October 2026

Secluded Bulls lifestyle property combines privacy, elegance and country living

A Manawatū lifestyle property described as ‘absolutely breath-taking’ is for...
After seven years, Taieri golf course tees up a new chapter

October 2026

After seven years, Taieri golf course tees up a new chapter

Plenty of farmers decide to retire to the golf course. Ken and Helen Spittle did so in...
Highly rated Lakeview Lodge overlooking Lake Karapiro offered for sale

October 2026

Highly rated Lakeview Lodge overlooking Lake Karapiro offered for sale

A highly rated Waikato accommodation business, with one of the best views in the country, is for...
‘Out of Africa’ couple who landed in Hawarden now pass property on to local family

October 2026

‘Out of Africa’ couple who landed in Hawarden now pass property on to local family

Geoff Chart grew up on a high altitude third generation 6000 hectare family farm in Kiambogo, which...
Pouto Point beach house sold to neighbour after decade-long transformation

October 2026

Pouto Point beach house sold to neighbour after decade-long transformation

Earlier in 2026, after 10 years of owning a place that brought them immense satisfaction, David...
Pukekohe family finds ideal property for three generations to live together

October 2026

Pukekohe family finds ideal property for three generations to live together

Looking for a way to bring three generations closer together, the Abela family of Pukekohe decided...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Taieri hydroponics business offers family formula for health and happiness

October 2025

Taieri hydroponics business offers family formula for health and happiness

If greens traditionally keep children healthy, for Otago couple Hannah and Dale Jordan, greens have...