Rotorua property news


'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.

'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.

NZ’s most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
Mansion fans and bargain hunters should check out these addresses.

Homeowners snap up nearby house for $4.15m after heated auction
Waterfront homes in Taupō’s most expensive suburb are in high demand.

‘The waiata goes into my ears and out my eyes’: Te Matatini magic
Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue won Te Matatini 2025 with a standout performance.

Locals beat Chinese and American buyers with $10m purchase of Rotorua lodge
Sale price record for the district is well and truly smashed.

Whakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators say
Just $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.

Revealed: Where Kiwis have the best chance of buying a house for less than $500,000
The numbers show the hotspots for affordable homes.

National, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing project
The financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.

Florida funder loaned $28.2m to Rotorua housing project
Liquidator expects no loss to customers.

Receivers, liquidator in charge of Rotorua's Mountview Green final stages
Receiver says 22 homes completed, not settled; 20 more in various stages of construction.

NZ house prices could rise 5% in 2025 as analysts signal market turning point
Also find out where house prices and rents rose fastest and slowest in NZ's year in review

The region that's overtaken Auckland as the most expensive to rent in
Trade Me Property’s latest Rental Price Index is out.

Luxury boutique properties under new management
The signings bring its management portfolio to 20 properties.

'Invaluable aid' for buyers: Three BoP suburbs make OneRoof’s ‘Hot 100′ list
'We all want to buy at an affordable price and to live in a suburb that’s on the rise.'

Homeowners' loan applications rejected - ‘they haven’t got any equity to play with’
Those who bought at market peak may have to wait some time before they can upgrade.

Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
Property news around NZ

McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list
Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.

NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'

Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.

Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred
'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'

NZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awards
Stadium, university, retail, home, spa, bach, marae, office buildings are all on the list.

NZ’s most expensive secrets: Hidden mansions with $15m-plus price tags
Owners know their homes could take months to sell.