Property

Property price falls accelerate in June

The market's downswing continues to roll on, albeit unpredictably, as property values across Aotearoa NZ weakened in June with the monthly rate of decline accelerating,... Read More

House prices down more than 10% from June 2022

House prices have fallen yet again as higher interest rates continue to limit demand for properties. CoreLogic's latest house price index showed property... Read More

Online property scams on the rise

People are being warned not to fall prey to online property scams currently doing the rounds. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand has been made aware of... Read More

Govt & councils buying out high risk properties

Government and councils are continuing their discussions on how to share the cost of buying out high risk properties following the North Island weather events. 'Councils... Read More

Outdoor fun and sports under new dome

Playing sports outdoors is going to be a totally different - and dry - experience for Ōtūmoetai Primary School's 554 students next term. A new 35m by 35m Covered... Read More

Is the forever home no more?

People in Auckland and Waikato sell their homes more often than the rest of New Zealand. This is according to the latest data from realestate.co.nz. The data,... Read More

WBOP councils want SH29 upgraded within a decade

The Western Bay of Plenty's 'heavy hitters” have joined forces to urge the Government to upgrade a 'critical” highway for the region, but there's no... Read More

House fire in Ōpōtiki

An investigation is underway following a house fire in the Bay of Plenty overnight. Multiple fire appliances attended a house fire in Ōpōtiki on Tuesday evening. Fire... Read More

Western Bay’s latest property valuations are in

If you own property in the Western Bay you'll be receiving important information on your updated property revaluation this week, says the Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Mount Maunganui crash and power cut

Over 1200 Mount Maunganui properties are without power following a vehicle crash. Ocean Beach Road, Marine Parade, and Tweed Street in Mount Maunganui are closed... Read More

Government delivers 12,000 more public homes

The Government has hit a major milestone with the successful delivery of over 12,000 additional public homes since October 2017, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has... Read More

Leak in the Katikati outfall sewer pipe

The first opportunity to search for a leak of treated wastewater in Katikati will be on Tuesday morning, says Western Bay of Plenty District Council. The leak... Read More