Anne Gibson
Property Editor
Anne Gibson, Property Editor for New Zealand's Herald, has been writing about real estate since 1985 and is a skilled and knowledgeable journalist with deep insights into property as well as other businesses.
After studying politics at Canterbury University, she worked at the Christchurch Star, hired as their first female sub-editor. From there, she moved to Wellington's Evening Post where she covered court, softball, hockey, trade, travel and tourism... interviewing then-Prime Minister Sir Rob Muldoon and doing some Parliament work. National Business Review invited her to found that publication's property section in the heady '80s. Then she moved to Melbourne in the late ‘80s to work for The Australian writing about real estate. After writing books on property and about starting businesses, she joined the New Zealand Herald in February 2000 as property editor. Her roles also include radio work with RNZ, Newstalk ZB, podcasts, writing about iwi and Māori in business as well as retirement villages and many other topics. You can contact Anne at anne.gibson@nzme.co.nz.
Check out Anne’s latest content
Northcote's Vietnamese-built Elevation apartments near completion
'It's been challenging' – Alastair Sawer, chief executive of developer TLC Modular
First look at controversial Bay of Islands marina plans
Fast-tracking sought by companies owned by multimillionaires Craig Heatley, Leigh Hopper.
'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marina
A forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.
Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report
Property Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach sale
Biggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.
Property Insider: Seph ‘Sticky’ Glew expands further in NZ via Wotso
'I learned financial discipline from my father. He learned a lot from his Chase era.'
Marsden Estate winery sold to British trust after 10 years on market
Vineyard and winery sold after spectre of subdivision loomed.
Golden Bay cement boat breaks down, Fletcher earnings forecast cut $10m-$30m
Cement supplies might be needed from other domestic and offshore businesses.
Brown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closer
Auckland Council versus Government on freeing up land on the outskirts. Who will win?
Northland wildlife sanctuary owes IRD $264,000, tiger and lion welfare a priority
Covid-19 wage relief subsidies of $199,000 were received during the pandemic height.
Stores galore: Where 14 new supermarkets are opening
Stores galore: From Timaru to Martinborough, Remuera to Taumarunui.
Shanghai billionaire fined $20,000 over Northland property
OIO intended to progress investigations and get court orders for asset sales.
Mission almost accomplished: New HQ country's tallest wooden building
Eighty new apartments, medical and detox facilities, dentists - radical mission change.
Housing crisis: Data shows record number of consents for new houses
Government moves to increase supply have begun to pay off.
New Foodstuffs distribution centre - enough toilet paper for 100 supermarkets
'It's the thing that most worries humans.'
Lawyer to landlords: Beware from this week when new law comes in
"New process complicates a landlord's position," says Harriet Krebs of K3 Legal.
Landlords in $180b sector worry: Can tenants paint rentals after next month's law change?
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development outlines how negotiations should go.
Tenancy law change 'too hard': Landlord's threat to keep homes empty
Empty rentals preferable to 'being stuck with tenant from hell', says property specialist.
The big law changes looming for tenants and landlords
Tenancies will only be able to be ended with specific, lawful reasons from next month.
House price surge: Auckland median at $1 million; the regions that rocketed
The national median shot up 19.8 per cent.
Costco starts building $100m NZ debut but opening delayed
Planned 2021 unveiling won't be happening, most likely due to Covid-19.
Official Govt apology issued to Stamford Residences' owners
All of Government Response Group today apologised to Stamford Residences' owners.
NZ Post to expand to $100m+ Auckland super building
3.3ha building is for international parcel sorting and distribution.
Property for Industry pushes up revenue, devaluations take toll
Prime industrial vacancies remain at historical lows.
NZ's new homes: How house-building is faring during the pandemic
A new report for Master Builders raises concerns about Covid's effects on the sector.
Singaporean-based Kiwis bid hard for $2.3m Ponsonby bungalow
Plus, Singaporeans eye NZ commercial property.
Guangzhou to Hobsonville: Debate on new prefab homes
'A far cry from the school prefab' - Chris Darby.
Watch: New homes - From Guangzhou to Hobsonville Point
Houses built in southern China are being craned on to sites in Auckland.
Ready-mix concrete at 28-year slump, Covid takes toll
Had it not been for the lockdown, this would have been a record year - Gaimster.
Bunnings opens $37m whopper store: biggest in NZ
140 staff employed pre-Covid to sell biggest NZ retail warehouse.
Chief of A$50b investor tells where smart money is going
Global chase on now for one specific type of property.
iPhone screen inspires look of new 99-room hotel
Multimillionaire forges links between Northland and new Auckland CBD hotel.
Watch: Inside NZ's most expensive new hotel
Architectural features are distinctively Kiwiana, some reflecting local landmarks.
House prices jump, defying gloomy forecasts
Highest number of properties sold in June in four years
Bay of Islands real estate agent loses case against ex-colleague
Allegations were said to be "lies" and "latest in campaign of harassment".
St James Theatre's owner wants $300m from Government
The theatre, which shut three years ago, has been put forward as a shovel-ready project.
NZ's biggest corporate shift starts next month
Move marks the start of arrivals into New Zealand's tallest new office tower.
How Korean spiritual leader reacted after ministers banned deals
Seung Heun Lee, who has bought multi-million dollar properties, is vowing to continue.
Before and after the fire: First look inside SkyCity convention centre
How much progress is being made?
Funding for property development and subdivisions dries up
Developers will have to hold on until financiers feel more confident again.
The hunt for New Zealand's mysterious billionaire bunkers
Preppers' billionaire bunkers in New Zealand: fact or fiction?
Govt blocks Korean spiritual leader from buying string of Northland properties
Ilchi Lee invented the 'belly button healing wand' and has retreats across the globe.
Pandemic fears wipe $290m off Kiwi Property assets
"Uncertain environment is likely to continue" - Kiwi CEO
Humble windowless hut makes architecture awards shortlist
Shortlist of the Auckland area's best new buildings includes a surprise.
Home truths? Where property prices may head after lockdown
Pandemic housing market toll: 6 to 9 per cent price drops forecast
Five Kiwi entreprenueurs shortlisted for Forbes 30 under 30
Young Kiwis praised for innovation, particularly in food sector.
What virus has done to property market - and who's hunting bargains
Buyers are anticipating lower prices, but many have left the market.
NZ golf courses feature on world's top 100 list
Fourth biennial ranking of the world's top courses features six in New Zealand
Arvida spending 'millions' upgrading Kerikeri road
A 17ha farm site is being developed at the end of the cul de sac on the outskirts of town.
Winners and losers in tenancy overhaul
How will tenancy law change if next year's overhaul goes ahead? Before and after.
NZ house prices set new record: Six fastest-rising areas revealed
The spring effect has kicked into the housing market.
NZ short of 130,000 homes, could rise to 150,000
Population growth has outstripped housing supply again.
'They can't catch you': Truckie told by boss to fabricate logbook
Sten Semenoff wins next round against NZTA.
Watch: Inside Auckland's first Bunnings $91k flatpack home
It took just three months for a $91,000 Bunnings' flat pack to become a house in Onehunga.
Road rage: Trucking firm hits back at agency over claims of 116 traffic offences
Whangarei transport business hits back at NZTA.
Shane Jones wades in against NZTA over legal case against Northland trucker
Jones says he's concerned about 'economic impacts' of trucking company prosecution.
Capital gains tax: What will it mean for your property?
Views for and against CGT on residential rental property.
Jones backs American billionaire's $50m golf course plan
Shane Jones backs Ric Kayne's $50m+ northern golf course expansion
Exclusive: US billionaire's $50m golf course plan for NZ
Two new public golf courses planned by US billionaire for Auckland region.
Earn $180K and qualify for 'affordable' KiwiBuild home
Kiwibuild has announced that couples earning up to $180,000 will be allowed to apply.
Budget 2018: KiwiBuild outlook disappoints
Treasure forecasts KiwiBuild progress to halve.
Warehouse Kaikohe reprieve baffles retail expert
Retailer reversed its position, saying its Kaikohe store was "not closing after all".
Cement shipping to move from Auckland to Northland
Biggest cement maker moves shipping
Shane Jones lashes out at 'anti-Kiwi companies' shunning Northland
The Regional Development Minister has taken aim at Air New Zealand, KFC and The Warehouse.
The Warehouse to shut in Kaikohe, union anticipates up to 60 job losses
Union says 60 jobs to be lost.
US billionaire threatens to halt NZ expansion plans if foreign ban passes
Billionaire won't expand in NZ if law change is enacted.
North Islanders or South: Who are the biggest turkeys?
North Island and South Island shopping habits differ
Fancy your own island? This one's for sale for $16m
The only privately-owned island in Cavalli group is on the market.
Phil Twyford reveals $2b KiwiBuild housing scheme
Housing Minister Phil Twyford reveals details of $2b KiwiBuild scheme.
Rents rising across NZ - check your region
One region in New Zealand has had rents fall across every category.
Kiwis 'too lazy' for lifestyle block
A Northland woman selling a small lifestyle block says Kiwis "think this is too much work" to take on the property.
World's best new hotel is in NZ
The luxurious Helena Bay Lodge in Northland has been named the world's best new hotel.
Shock at young politician's death
A young Auckland local board representative has died suddenly, shocking fellow politicians who knew her.
Whangarei businesses 'unaffected' by Stonewood receivership
Businesses connected to Stonewood Homes, which was placed in receivership this week, say they are unaffected.
Billionaire's workers rebuild wharenui
A Russian billionaire's workers are helping Maori plan a new Northland meeting house after a devastating fire.