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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
Featured
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 2025

Young dairying couple take first step towards farm ownership
How does it feel in your early twenties to be heading towards purchasing your first dairy farm? Harry Finch and Elle Horne have been on that track since late last year, when an opportunity...
Young dairying couple take first step towards farm ownership
Featured
February 2025

Market Sector Report – March 2025
Signals in most primary production sectors have improved in recent months, and in some this positivity is starting to flow through to the sale and purchase of rural property. For those sectors where...
Market Sector Report – March 2025
Featured
February 2025

Straight talk and direct approach sells four generation dairy farm in ten days
After four generations in the same family, a 105-hectare Morrinsville dairy farm sold in December.  For the past 22 years, along with his wife Wanda, Matt Gaddes has farmed the property...
Straight talk and direct approach sells four generation dairy farm in ten days
Featured
March 2024

Historic property traces 150 years of Otago peninsula dairy farming
A 96 hectare Highcliff property, with panoramic harbour and ocean views, and 150 years of the history of local dairy farming is for sale for the first time since 1867. Craig Bates and Paul Thomson...
Historic property traces 150 years of Otago peninsula dairy farming
Featured
January 2024

How to: Choose a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Property
Check out your local market You probably already know of a few agents around your town or region. Whether it’s through signage, advertising or word-of-mouth, some names will certainly be...
How to: Choose a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Property
Featured
January 2024

What to expect from a property appraisal
What happens at your free appraisal? A property appraisal is a way for you, as a homeowner, to understand what your property may be worth in the current market. You may wish to sell in the near...
What to expect from a property appraisal
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...
Auction of Mid Canterbury coastal farm will set dairy property market

October 2025

Auction of Mid Canterbury coastal farm will set dairy property market

A 223-hectare farm on some of Mid Canterbury’ most fertile soils is set for auction this...
Rural Property Market Outlook – October 2025

October 2025

Rural Property Market Outlook – October 2025

After some tough years, several rural property market sectors are now responding well to the...
Combination of locality, versatility and productivity makes Karapiro dairy property a rare opportunity

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...
Large North Canterbury finishing farm is a ‘lasting legacy’

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...
South Otago century farm changes hands for the first time in its history

October 2025

South Otago century farm changes hands for the first time in its history

Along with his two elder brothers, Malcolm McCorkindale travelled from Scotland to Waitahuna, South...
Kiwifruit property market enjoying strongest momentum in years

October 2025

Kiwifruit property market enjoying strongest momentum in years

Pictured: From left Paul Wiltshier, Bay of Plenty Area Sales Manager for FruitFed Supplies...

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