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As a boy from a small regional community deeply connected to rural Australia, Travis Wentriro felt extremely lucky to grow up amidst the expansive landscapes of outback South Australia, where he learned early on the values of resilience, independence, and a strong work ethic. His formative years were shaped by the wide-open spaces and tight-knit communities of rural life, instilling in him a deep appreciation for the simple yet profound connections that bind people together.

The Leading Ladies of Real Estate community gathered in force at Event Cinemas on Thursday, 30 April, for a sold-out celebration centered around the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2. The evening served as a vibrant testament to the growth and collective strength of women within the New Zealand property industry, providing a dedicated spac

It is a simple question, but it gave me pause. We spend a massive portion of our waking hours at our jobs, yet how often do we actually stop to evaluate if we are genuinely happy doing them? It really got me thinking about just how much I love what I do—and more importantly, why work currently feels so distinctly different from the traditional corporate grind.

Back in March, I got out from behind the screen, jumped in the car, and spent time with property management business owners, leaders, and teams across New Zealand’s North Island. I started in Wellington, then made my way through Palmerston North, Whanganui, Napier, Hawke’s Bay, Taupō, Tauranga, Hamilton, and up into Auckland. Different offices. Different markets. Different personalities. But after all those conversations, one thing stood out pretty quickly.

As ANZAC Day approaches, I’ve noticed something. Our national conversation feels louder than usual. More opinion. More division. More certainty from people who, if we’re honest, don’t carry the full weight of what they’re speaking about.

Just before Christmas in 2025, we received a Notice of Hearing for a tenancy dispute. The tenant had lodged a claim with the Tenancy Tribunal alleging that we had compromised the safety of her and her child by renting a rural property with unsafe drinking water. There were other issues as well - a claim of retaliatory notice, breaches of quiet enjoyment, and a dryer breaking down, which took a total of four weeks to repair. Her claim was for $40,000.

Every market creates two types of agents. Those who pause and hope conditions improve, and those who use the moment to get ahead. The gap between the two groups is rarely talent. It is usually behaviour. When enquiry softens, listings tighten or headlines become uncertain, many agents slip into holding patterns. They tell themselves they will ramp things up when spring arrives, when rates change, when stock returns, when buyers feel more confident. But the strongest operators

The decision by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to leave the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 2.25% is expected to support a steady and stable trajectory for New Zealand’s housing market.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has held the Official Cash Rate at 2.25 per cent. Inflation currently sits at 3.1 per cent, at the top of the 1 to 3 per cent target band. With the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East pushing global oil prices higher, Ray WhiteGroup economist Atom Go Tian said inflation was expected to rise further above the band in the near term before easing as the shock passes.

New Zealand’s cities are changing quickly. Higher density housing, planning reform and changing household needs are reshaping the way many suburbs look and function. But as that happens, we need to keep asking a simple question, are we creating places that people actually want to live in?

A new regional rental affordability report released by Property Brokers and property research firm The Property Knowledge shows signs of improving rental affordability across New Zealand but warns that significant regional disparities remain.

Let’s be honest: usually, the focus is entirely on bricks and mortar. But this Valentine’s Day, Harcourts is admitting to having a soft spot for the slushy stuff, too. It turns out the property giant deals in hearts just as much as houses, inadvertently becoming quite the matchmaker for staff and clients alike.