Property

Active night for fire services

Western Bay of Plenty fire emergency services were kept busy overnight attending three fires and a heavy fog incident at Papamoa, Mount Maunganui and Aongatete.... Read More

Corelogic: Prices start to rise in key areas

Falls in national property values continued to moderate in July, and with the latest data showing increases in some parts of the country, it all but confirms... Read More

Government delivers 26 upgraded fire stations

Waihi Volunteer Fire Brigade is amongst 26 fire stations around New Zealand which have undergone an upgrade or rebuild, providing a boost for regional economies... Read More

More opportunities for first home buyers & renters

The Government's landmark Progressive Home Ownership scheme will reach more potential first home buyers, by allowing existing homes to be bought, Housing Minister... Read More

Negligent landlords driving some tenants out

Many landlords are quick to hike rents but slow to fix homes, a new survey has found. The Green Party survey found renters are dealing with damp and mouldy... Read More

'Cool roofs' tested in climate hot spots

Scientists will test ‘cool roofs' in countries that are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of global warming. As the world warms up, scientists... Read More

Rapidly rising building costs slow in 2023

The average cost of building a home in New Zealand's main centres is up 9.5 per cent annually, but price rises have slowed markedly in 2023. QV CostBuilder... Read More

Next box ticked to growing Kawerau district

Kawerau's Stoneham Park moved a step closer to becoming a residential development of 80 to 100 new homes this week. Kawerau District Council voted unanimously... Read More

Ticketed by Tauranga council’s roving vehicle

A Tauranga resident has called into question council's carpark fining methods after council's roving vehicle failed to pick up on her mobility card and issued... Read More

More BOP families set to achieve home ownership

An additional $1.5m will be invested by TECT and Trust Horizon to help 15 more Bay of Plenty families afford to buy their own home despite not fitting mainstream... Read More

Keeping power running during city centre work

The plans for transforming the Tauranga city centre and getting the heart of the city pumping are progressing, says Tauranga City Council. Te Manawataki o... Read More

Water back on after unexpected shut down

Update, 11.29am: Water is reported to be "back on" following an unplanned shut down in Tauranga South on Sunday morning that took residents by surprise. Tauranga... Read More