Recent stories

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Kim Manunui 04/09/2025 Kim Manunui 04/09/2025

Interest rates down, listings up

The number of house listings has risen and the real estate sector is expecting more activity as buyers feel more confident amid falling interest rates.

Kim Manunui 14/08/2025 Kim Manunui 14/08/2025

Why buying a house can be stressful

It might be a big financial goal for many New Zealanders but buying a house can also be an emotionally difficult experience.

Dan Hutchinson 10/07/2025 Dan Hutchinson 10/07/2025

Renovation and green energy loans

As renovations can range from a simple facelift to a full makeover inside and out with structural changes, so too can the loans that can make it happen.

Dan Hutchinson 01/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 01/05/2025

Volunteers underpin vibrant community

Tremains is the new Naming Rights Sponsor for the Volunteer Service Awards.

Kim Manunui 20/03/2025 Kim Manunui 20/03/2025

Developer seeks 84 sections

Seven Oaks Kinloch has advertised a new subdivision proposal for Kinloch, seeking to develop 84 residential sized lots, roads and reserves in several stages.