Property

New Zealand kiwiberry booming in the Bay of Plenty

The high summer temperatures and long hours of sunshine in the Bay of Plenty where the largest hectares of the NZ Kiwiberry are grown has meant that the industry... Read More

Bromeliads on trend

It's time to get up close with one of nature's chic plants - the bromeliad. For those who love spectacular foliage and bright colours, the Bay of Plenty Bromeliad... Read More

Whakatane school loses eight classrooms in fire

Apanui School in Whakatane has lost a complete block of classrooms due to a fire last night. Four crews were called to the fire at Apanui School on McAlister... Read More

BOP has high levels of bach ownership

Holiday home property ownership remains elusive for the majority of New Zealanders, according to new research. The Long White study, which surveyed 1000 adult... Read More

Tenant ‘blacklist’ raises privacy concerns

Hundreds of property managers across the country are signed up to a private social media page where landlords blacklist tenants despite the claims of bad behaviour... Read More

First home buyers struggling: ‘How can we compete?

First-time home buyers say they're feeling the pinch in a market where investors have been buying houses at a rate last seen in 2016. CoreLogic, which provides... Read More

Hairini fire now contained, hot spots remain

7.30pm Update: The fire that has been burning in scrub and pines in Hairini has now been contained. Fire Emergency NZ shift manager Paul Radden says that a helicopter... Read More

Rents rise for the third straight month

Property rents rose for a third straight month in December, hitting new record highs in some regions, and supply shortages suggest it could be a difficult year... Read More

Rents soar after COVID-19 freeze ends

Rents shot up around the country when last year's rent freeze was lifted, including the largest monthly rent increase in recorded history. Renters have... Read More

One week left to submit on proposed plan changes

People have one week left to voice their opinions on three Tauranga City Council proposed plan changes. Council proposes changes to some City Plan rules to cater... Read More

Mayor not surprised by Kawerau housing market boom

Kawerau house prices are booming and the town's mayor is not surprised. Figures released by realestate.co.nz show the average asking price in Kawerau has more... Read More

House prices in Kawerau increase by 132%

House prices in Eastern Bay of Plenty town Kawerau have increased by 132 per cent in the last 10 years. New figures from realestate.co.nz show average... Read More