Property

New Year’s Eve forecast

As the year draws to a close the weather is set to bring a few more curve balls around New Year's Eve. The MetService is forecasting mainly fine weather today... Read More

Check drinking water safety at your holiday spot

Let's be careful this summer as we go to our summer baches, cribs, holiday homes or campsites. Your water tank could have become contaminated by vermin or from... Read More

Mason Gary Lett’s winter Oropi wonderland

Oropi toddler Mason Gary Lett experienced a winter wonderland surprise this afternoon, right in the middle of a hot humid Tauranga summer. Mason is just... Read More

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