Property

Finding solutions for Kiwi construction threat

A unique collaboration of New Zealand researchers have found the answers to fix the distinct New Zealand construction threat of earthquake-prone precast concrete... Read More

Home values fall to levels of November last year

The latest QV House Price Index shows the housing market has fallen back to the same levels seen at the end of November 2021, as rising interest rates and credit... Read More

New infrared camera to detect illegal wood burners

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Compliance officers will start using new infrared camera technology to help detect illegal non-compliant wood burner use in Rotorua. The... Read More

Tauranga flood zones under legal challenge

The Urban Task Force property leadership group is expressing disappointment and frustration at the recent approval of the Tauranga City Council's Plan Change 27... Read More

Historic Waipā Tavern demolished following fire

A fire that engulfed Ngāruwāhia's historic Waipā Tavern early Sunday morning has caused so much damage that the mayor says it will have to be demolished, starting... Read More

Person found safe following Mount house fire

6.30pm update: Fire emergency services are still at the scene of a house fire in Mount Maunganui this evening, where the fire has been extinguished with fire fighters... Read More

Ōpōtiki council: split vote on coastguard building

Ōpōtiki District Council has refused to agree to the demolition and redevelopment of the local coastguard building. At a meeting this week, councillors voted... Read More

Kawerau community split over rates and asbestos

Kawerau District Council heard submissions this week on its draft annual plan, which includes a proposal for a contained asbestos dump and options for how to share... Read More

Power cuts in Te Puke and Hairini

There are power outages in Hairini and Te Puke. There are 74 properites in Hairini without power this morning. Power was cut off at 9.29am and is estimated to... Read More

Apply now for Western Bay Council’s CCTV fund

Groups hoping to deter any anti-social behaviour are being urged to apply for Western Bay's annual CCTV fund. It's the second time Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Power box “exploded” in Pāpāmoa say residents

There are still 59 properties in Pāpāmoa without power following equipment being damaged on Monday morning. PowerCo advise that power to properties in Pāpāmoa... Read More

Power cuts in Bethlehem, Te Puke and Papamoa

Properties in Te Puke, Papamoa Beach and Bethlehem have had power outages today. A power cut in Bethlehem that occurred at 11.24am is still affecting 24 properties.... Read More