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
All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.
'Past the first hurdle' - Fletcher Living on progress at $500m The Hill
Fletcher bought site in 2021, earthworks now advanced, first four homes nearly finished.
House prices down in most regions in year to March
Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.
$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.
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
Three top new residences which won 2024 architecture awards
Outstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
Construction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on record
Data from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.
Receivers issue latest update on Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
Buyer must strike a deal with the Crown to agree to continue to operate giant skifield.
State house tenant owed $13,300 back rent
When a visit was made, the tenant's relative had been living in the house rent-free.
What happens next at Whakapapa, Tūroa skifields: First liquidators' report out
Liquidators will keep trading through the 2023 winter ski season.
‘Intention to open’ Mt Ruapehu’s ski fields this season as $81.6m debt revealed
Negotiations with potential buyers are ongoing: administrators.
NZ house prices set new record: Six fastest-rising areas revealed
The spring effect has kicked into the housing market.
Three landlords hit with fines totalling $17,000
Three landlords have committed a range of offences.
Tenants for life? Open-ended tenancies suggested for NZ
Lifelong tenancies are being mooted as a possibility in New Zealand.
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.
North Islanders or South: Who are the biggest turkeys?
North Island and South Island shopping habits differ
Phil Twyford reveals $2b KiwiBuild housing scheme
Housing Minister Phil Twyford reveals details of $2b KiwiBuild scheme.
NZ tenants want pets after Victoria allows them
New Zealand tenants want the same move here that would allow pets in rental properties.
House sales collapse: Calls for lending squeeze to end
House sales volumes have collapsed by a quarter in the past year.