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Shamed TV host Matt Lauer passed Govt checks
The Country

Shamed TV host Matt Lauer passed Govt checks

14 Jan 04:00 PM

Disgraced NBC news presenter Matt Lauer passed Govt's good character assessment.

Cherries blossom with prospects
The Country

Cherries blossom with prospects

10 Jan 11:00 PM

The season is proving a fruitful one for stone fruit thanks to record hot weather.

South Taranaki farm private gem on market
The Country

South Taranaki farm private gem on market

10 Jan 05:30 PM

A South Taranaki property is sure to attract the attention of the serious rural investor.

Armadale Kiwifruit Orchard
Rural Property

Armadale Kiwifruit Orchard

07 Jan 11:00 PM

Approximately two hectares of grazing and a recently modernised four bedroom home.

Isla Bank dairy opportunity
Rural Property

Isla Bank dairy opportunity

31 Dec 11:00 PM

Four homes, new 12 bay and six bay calf sheds plus more on 299.3437ha.

Whangarei Dairy with Size and Scope
Rural Property

Whangarei Dairy with Size and Scope

24 Dec 07:00 PM

Superb 492ha dairy farm with 44ha lease just 13km from Whangarei CBD.

Green light for Mission Estate subdivision's next step
The Country

Green light for Mission Estate subdivision's next step

21 Dec 09:00 PM

Next step for plan to develop the hills above Mission Estate.

Harvard fund sells former Big Sky Maniototo dairy farm
The Country

Harvard fund sells former Big Sky Maniototo dairy farm

18 Dec 09:14 PM

Application made to the OIO to sell the 5500-cow farms, near Patearoa, to WHL Otago.

Farming couple  buy Mahia Holiday Park
The Country

Farming couple buy Mahia Holiday Park

18 Dec 06:00 PM

Tiniroto couple diversify into the hotel industry.

Altavady - Iconic Historic Property
Rural Property

Altavady - Iconic Historic Property

17 Dec 07:00 PM

623.6903ha Freehold, flat easy rolling steeper grazing and cropping land

This pub is cheaper than an Auckland home
The Country

This pub is cheaper than an Auckland home

14 Dec 08:11 PM

The only pub in Mahia is for sale listed below its rateable valuation.

Listen: Rural property report with Peter Newbold
The Country

Listen: Rural property report with Peter Newbold

14 Dec 01:26 AM

PGG Wrightson Real Estate's GM Peter Newbold takes a look at the rural property market.

Desire for dairy farms wanes
The Country

Desire for dairy farms wanes

13 Dec 04:00 PM

More than normal dairy farms on the market are not attracting interest

Jailed Crafar farms bidder defaults on mortgage
The Country

Jailed Crafar farms bidder defaults on mortgage

13 Dec 03:14 AM

Jailed Crafar farms bidder Jack Chen has defaulted on the mortgage of his Auckland house.

Farm buyers urged to do homework
The Country

Farm buyers urged to do homework

07 Dec 04:30 AM

Buying a farm is a complicated exercise. And it is only going to become more complicated.

Large Self-Contained Dairy Farm
Rural Property

Large Self-Contained Dairy Farm

07 Dec 03:26 AM

Target production of 180,000kg MS from 600 cows on a milking platform of 300 hectares.

Forest Owners Association takes stand on pay rates
The Country

Forest Owners Association takes stand on pay rates

07 Dec 01:30 AM

The Forest Owners' Association has taken a strong stand on pay rate breaches.

Farms open gates to visitors
The Country

Farms open gates to visitors

07 Dec 12:51 AM

Whanganui farmer shows off water quality work on Purua Stream.

Farm sale disparity suggests buyer caution
The Country

Farm sale disparity suggests buyer caution

04 Dec 11:30 PM

Buyers are being cautious when looking at farms in the current climate.

Businessman loses appeal for farming fraud
The Country

Businessman loses appeal for farming fraud

04 Dec 01:56 AM

A registered valuer who tired to access a farming association's money has lost his appeal.

Commercial Matamata Dairy Unit
Rural Property

Commercial Matamata Dairy Unit

03 Dec 09:14 PM

Great opportunity to acquire a 181 hectare dairy unit, approximately 13km from Matamata.

Dirty truth behind Auckland's building boom
The Country

Dirty truth behind Auckland's building boom

03 Dec 08:47 PM

Quiet and content community turned into an angry and stressed one, says resident.

Dairy farm sales price down on last year's median
The Country

Dairy farm sales price down on last year's median

30 Nov 03:30 AM

Thirty-nine Northland farms were sold for the three months ended October 31

Farmland ownership restrictions worry industry officials
The Country

Farmland ownership restrictions worry industry officials

29 Nov 10:13 PM

Important foreign ownership rules are not too draconian, says property specialist.

Planner advises against William Hill subdivision
The Country

Planner advises against William Hill subdivision

27 Nov 10:30 PM

An application for consent for a subdivision at William Hill winery should be declined.

Mt Whitnow Station - fabulous high country opportunity
Rural Property

Mt Whitnow Station - fabulous high country opportunity

27 Nov 09:37 PM

Mt Whitnow Station consists of 4381 hectares (10,825 acres) of fabulous high country.

Arrowtown couple quit house after land-rent hike
The Country

Arrowtown couple quit house after land-rent hike

26 Nov 11:30 PM

An elderly couple say they have been pushed out of Arrowtown after a rent hike.

No water: Resort off-limits for Xmas
The Country

No water: Resort off-limits for Xmas

26 Nov 05:00 PM

Water supply delay prevents buyers moving into $3.5m Mahia development.

Rural pub up for grabs for $1m
The Country

Rural pub up for grabs for $1m

25 Nov 10:17 PM

The Mangakino Hotel could be yours for $995,000.

Land use options in South Island open up
The Country

Land use options in South Island open up

22 Nov 07:30 AM

Canterbury and Southland seen as viable options for North Island farmers looking to move.

Lifestyle demand boosts land values
The Country

Lifestyle demand boosts land values

21 Nov 05:00 PM

Many retirees eye life on the land in Hawke's Bay, pushing prices up.

Quality Farm, Quality Location
Rural Property

Quality Farm, Quality Location

19 Nov 09:39 PM

Cropping opportunity in Happy Valley Road, Kakanui.

Rural values on proposed Cromwell site 'already compromised'
The Country

Rural values on proposed Cromwell site 'already compromised'

17 Nov 04:30 AM

Barely any rural values remain on the site of a proposed 173-lot in Cromwell.

Listen: Peter Newbold on the rise of sheep and beef properties
Listen

Listen: Peter Newbold on the rise of sheep and beef properties

17 Nov 03:05 AM

PGG Wrightson Real Estate GM updates the rural market where sheep and beef is on the up.

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