Property

Keeping you and your home safe from fire

You're at greatest danger when you lay asleep in your bed as smoke seeps into the room and flames rage. With winter upon us, and everyone spending more time rugged... Read More

New space coming for Katikati community groups

Construction of a purpose-built community building is underway in Katikati. Western Bay of Plenty District Council is turning the partially vacant land at 33... Read More

Buyer activity & sales up, new listings still lag

New figures from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand for June show a renewed level of activity emerging. REINZ chief executive Jen Baird says June traditionally... Read More

Regional Council urged to unlock valuable land

Tauranga's Urban Task Force are urging the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to act on the city's desperate housing shortage by unlocking any type of land that has... Read More

Tauranga‘s average home value drops below $1M

Tauranga City's average home value has reduced by 7.2 per cent throughout the first six months of 2023 to reach $998,727. It's the first time since April... Read More

Girls on the job

She's only five foot two and 17 years old - but that won't stop her from taking on the industry. A ‘Girls with High Vis' event at Takitimu North Link project... Read More

Record Rotorua rainfall fills lakes, refuels fears

Flooded homes, threatened highways, and months of anxiety are what Rotorua's lakeside communities are battling as the ground is saturated and the lakes are... Read More

Property price falls accelerate in June

The market's downswing continues to roll on, albeit unpredictably, as property values across Aotearoa NZ weakened in June with the monthly rate of decline accelerating,... Read More

House prices down more than 10% from June 2022

House prices have fallen yet again as higher interest rates continue to limit demand for properties. CoreLogic's latest house price index showed property... Read More

Online property scams on the rise

People are being warned not to fall prey to online property scams currently doing the rounds. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand has been made aware of... Read More

Govt & councils buying out high risk properties

Government and councils are continuing their discussions on how to share the cost of buying out high risk properties following the North Island weather events. 'Councils... Read More

Outdoor fun and sports under new dome

Playing sports outdoors is going to be a totally different - and dry - experience for Ōtūmoetai Primary School's 554 students next term. A new 35m by 35m Covered... Read More