The Waikato Region blends medium-sized city living with an easily accessible rural and country lifestyle. Outdoor adventure lovers will find plenty to explore and for those wanting to stay closer to urban attractions, there are museums, parks, lakes and gardens galore. The region continues to grow and it’s clear why: affordable living, diverse landscape and […]

Welcome to Hawkes’ Bay – a stunning corner of New Zealand that is well known for its warm climate, award-winning wineries, Art Deco buildings, cycle tracks and plentiful fruit and vegetables. If you’re looking for a great lifestyle, you’ve found it. Hawke’s Bay is made up of twin cities Hastings, which has a population of […]

While Hamilton was crowned New Zealand’s most beautiful city (2020), when it comes to attracting international students, it has much more than just beauty to offer. In saying that, the entire Waikato region is loaded with aesthetic appeal. It’s only a short drive to escape the city and see completely different scenery from rolling hills […]

The Waikato Region is easy, affordable and suitable for the outdoor-loving student who wants a city life without the hassle and expense of living in the big smoke. With fairly mild weather, excellent academic offerings from Wintec and the University of Waikato and a close proximity to almost everything you could want (including beaches, mountains, […]

Hawke’s Bay is a great place to study, with world class schools, affordable accommodation, exciting cultural and sporting opportunities, a beautiful natural environment and a warm climate. It really does tick all the boxes. The region is well known for its exceptional schools, which are among the best in the country. There is a wide […]

The Waikato River is the longest in New Zealand, running for an impressive 425 kilometres. Formed largely by a volcanic eruption around 1800 years ago, volcanic debris blocked the original channel and forced the river to change directions, to west and then north.    The Waikato River begins its journey in the central north volcanic […]

Welcome to the Art Deco capital of the world. Napier’s extensive collection of Art Deco buildings has earned it this title, giving the city a unique style and attracting thousands of tourists each year, particularly during the renowned Art Deco Festival. In 1931, New Zealand suffered one of its deadliest natural disasters when a 7.8 […]

Whakatane is the cultural heart of the coastal Bay of Plenty and is home to Ngati Awa (the dominant Maori tribe in the area). Their ancestors first arrived here from central Polynesia in the 13th Century and Maori have lived in Whakatane ever since. You can experience New Zealand’s indigenous culture first-hand when you visit […]

After 166 enquiries, 122 groups coming through four open homes, and 24 offers, a Havelock North house has sold for $1,050,000. This is more than double its 2019 ratings valuation of $500,000, which initially led many buyers to believe they stood a chance at buying the 1950s weatherboard three-bedroom house. “Most offers were cash, unconditional” […]

New Zealand’s property market experienced the highest number of residential property sales for the month of February in 14 years. Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) found a 14.6 per cent year-on-year increase in property sales for New Zealand in February 2021, from 6951 sales in 2020 to 7964 sales. The Auckland market made […]