Property

Keep your home and property secure while away

Leaving your home these holidays? With Christmas and a summer break ahead, make sure your home and property is secure from burglars. Taking some simple steps... Read More

Kiwis spend $12b more on residential property

The annual review of New Zealand's residential property market in 2020 has shown a 24.7 per cent increase in overall spend from $48.7b for the 11 months ending... Read More

Demand for coastal properties increases

A new nationwide campaign launched today is set to make coastal property ownership a reality for one New Zealander. The ‘Long White Win a Bach' campaign... Read More

Fire in Golden Valley, Waihi, now contained

A fire in Golden Valley near Waihi is now under control. Fire Emergency NZ shift manager Paul Radden says they were notified of the fire at 11.30am. "A couple... Read More

BOP on drought watch, water conservation urged

Growers and residents in the Bay of Plenty are being urged to consider reducing their water use, in case more dry weather brings on a drought. During the past... Read More

Summer Wildfire Prevention Campaign Launched

Understanding fire risk conditions will now be clearer and simpler, thanks to a new online tool launched today by the Minister in charge of Fire and Emergency... Read More

Flooding plan pamphlet adds to people’s confusion

Pamphlets circulating about a proposed plan change relating to flooding from intense rainfall contain inaccurate claims and ‘scaremongering' says the... Read More

Holiday home prices skyrocket in Waihi Beach

House prices in some of New Zealand's holiday hotspots have jumped more than 50 per cent in a year, according to the Real Estate Institute. The strongest... Read More

Property sales reach 13 year high

The number of residential properties sold in New Zealand reached a 13 year high in November. Sales increased by 29.6 per cent from the same time last year (from... Read More

Fire on Matakana Island

Update 6.45pm Helicopters have been deployed to Matakana Island and are using monsoon buckets to help put out the fire that took hold on the ocean side of the... Read More

Coromandel fire brought under control

A large blaze that broke out on Saturday afternoon at Pumpkin Hill north of Tairua on the Coromandel Peninsula is reported to be under control this morning. Fire... Read More

Housing market prices hit new record high

The housing market continues to run hot, with a record national median price of $749,000 hit in November. The new figure is an 18.5 per cent increase compared... Read More