Whanganui property news


$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

Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.

What happens next at Whakapapa, Tūroa skifields: First liquidators' report out
Liquidators will keep trading through the 2023 winter ski season.

'Transformational' shift in rural property values
A breakfast meeting with a rural focus was held at Barracks in Whanganui.

Property price moves have first-home buyers 'in a bind'
The average property price in Whanganui has dropped by $26,000 from three months ago.

Apartment buyer says project should not have taken so long
One of the buyers has died during the time it has taken to build the project.

Heritage building owners' challenge of preservation costs vs rentals
"We aren't here to make a fortune, we are here to save the building,"

Eight townhouses overlooking Virginia Lake planned
They were low maintenance, 'lock up and leave' type houses, Bernard Reuters said.

Whanganui home fetches record-breaking $2m
Before this, Whanganui's biggest sale was $1.6 million

Ruapehu property values on rise as Whanganui market slows
First home buyers are starting to show up in the local housing market.

More help needed for first home buyers
An increase in first home buyers across Whanganui is expected following the changes

House listings up, buyers can take their time
"They're not going to be picking up the phone and rushing to make an offer."

Neglected buildings needed for inner-city housing
The council says it desperately needs more power to act on abandoned derelict buildings

Apartments in CBD edging towards completion
"You've got to find ways to get satisfaction from all the extra work."

Slice of Whanganui heritage hits the market
The property that houses the Rutland Arms Inn and many other businesses is for sale.

First home buyers 'getting some really good deals'
For first home buyers who have the funding, now is a good time to buy in Whanganui.
Property news around NZ

Sione’s Wedding villa for sale - call Bolo and the boys
Real estate star of hit comedies up for grabs for first time in 23 years.

Bush shack in West Auckland’s hippy enclave looking for buyer with good ‘aura’
Deceased estate in Oratia billed as a "do-up of epic proportions".

Tux Wonder Dogs host Mark Leishman finds loving family for his country escape
Sale follows the death of TV star's beloved Labradors.

Historic villa for sale after fire mishap, overseas landlord wants out
Rotorua rental property has been vacant for two years.

Clarkes must front up to interview with PwC: High Court
Clarkes have so far refused to be interviewed by the receivers of many Du Val entities.

OCR decision: What will Trump’s tariff slap do to Kiwi mortgage rates?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
More local property news

How the housing boom has changed the Whanganui market
Whanganui has recently gained two $1m-plus suburbs

Whanganui housing market remains relatively active
Whanganui's housing market has been relatively active compared with others.

Five tips to save for your home deposit in small-town NZ
Lifting KiwiSaver payments, stricter budgeting and finding cheaper rent are some ideas.

How home buyers are being hit hard by lending changes
Mortgage adviser: 'They won't believe somebody could change when they get a house'.

Million dollar homes: Average NZ house price exceeds $1m
Property prices soar to record high in 2021, according to latest figures from CoreLogic.

Cob house: 'It's middle class off-the-grid'
Cob walls make the house warm in winter and cool in summer, the owner says.