Property

Get started on your sustainability journey

Some may feel we are constantly being bombarded with people telling us to be more sustainable and do our part to look after the environment. With so many... Read More

What's prompted interest rate expectations U-turn?

Bad news for anyone trying to work out what to do with their home loans - the latest tranche of economic data has prompted an about-turn so sharp in interest... Read More

Government advances Local Water Done Well

The Coalition Government is continuing work to restore council ownership and control of water assets by repealing Three Waters and appointing a Technical Advisory... Read More

What to do if you think you’ll never own a home

A growing number of New Zealanders are facing the prospect of renting in retirement. Retirement Commission research last year found a third of people aged... Read More

More funding to Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

Urgent work to clean-up cyclone-affected regions will continue, thanks to a $63 million boost from the Government for sediment and debris removal in Hawke's... Read More

Watching your water usage this summer

Thank you, Tauranga, for following the Water Watchers Plan and making every drop count. With the hot humid weather in full swing, Tauranga City Council is... Read More

Police investigating arson at school playground

Police are investigating after an arson at Kawerau South School overnight. Part of the wooden structure of the school's playground has been destroyed... Read More

‘Pay to play’ may push more out of sports

Teams that have used various Tauranga City community sports fields for decades are now looking at facing increased fees to keep playing the games they love. While... Read More

New indoor courts to be on Cameron Rd

Tauranga will be the recipient of new indoor courts on Cameron Rd after council announced this month it has purchased The Warehouse building as part of its Memorial... Read More

Homeowners and natural hazards insurance claims

Consultation opens today on a new, independent dispute resolution scheme to support insured homeowners disputing decisions about their natural hazards insurance... Read More

Low-flying helicopters doing power-full work

Ever wondered why PowerCo uses helicopters rather than drones to take aerial views of power poles? PoweCo's recent update about their maintenance work this... Read More

Most expensive place to live in NZ

Bay of Plenty couple Kaysi and Sam Fredericks have viewed more than 100 houses in the last few months in their hunt for a home, as prices soar in what is now... Read More