Property

Cautious confidence returns to property market

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has this month released figures for May 2025, revealing a moderately more active market as the country heads... Read More

Fixing double dips for boarder and rent payments

Legislation fixing the inconsistent treatment of boarder and rental payments has been passed into law in Parliament today. The Social Assistance Legislation... Read More

Lotto funding helps cyclone recovery projects

Two years on from Cyclone Gabrielle, communities are now stronger and more resilient following the distribution of $11.77 million raised through a special Lotto... Read More

The four housing projects backed by $100m fund

Four housing developments in Tauranga will be the first delivered by a $100 million fund. The Bay of Plenty Housing Equity Fund launched in 2024, aiming to... Read More

Affordable homes address Rotorua housing shortage

Rotorua whānau will enjoy greater access to modern affordable housing thanks to a community-led partnership delivering 189 affordable homes backed by the Government,... Read More

Two Tauranga house fires spark safety reminder

Fire crews from four Tauranga stations were kept busy on Saturday night, responding to two separate house fires in Matua and Mount Maunganui, occuring within... Read More

EVES Real Estate celebrates top BOP performers

EVES Real Estate has held its annual awards to recognise its top performers for 2024/25 across the Bay of Plenty region. More than 300 salespeople, property... Read More

Western BoP rates to rise 8.92% on average

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has set its direction for this year's rates - with an average increase of 8.92%. This remains below the 10.13 % average... Read More

Council improves consenting performance

Tauranga City Council said it has made good progress in improving its consenting performance for the 2024/25 financial year, but acknowledges there is still... Read More

Pāpāmoa apprentice wins national building title

Pāpāmoa's Scott Davies, 20, beat out regional champions from across New Zealand to take the title of New Zealand's top apprentice at the New Zealand Certified... Read More

ASB cuts home loan rates, draws level with rival

ASB has joined the rate-cutting fray by dropping some of its mortgage rates today. The bank's 18-month fixed home loan rate drops 10 basis points (bps) to... Read More

Focus on unruly tenants brushes up behaviour

A Government directive to take firmer action against abusive Kāinga Ora tenants has led to consequences for threatening and abusive behaviour, and improved... Read More