Bayleys Country

29/10/2026

After 13 years of considered ownership, it is time for the shareholders of 66 Hopehill Lane to exit the farming business that has been progressively turned around to become a high-performing grazing unit and a finalist in last year’s Ballance Farm Environment Awards. The 265ha property is located only 20 minutes from Cambridge and is to be auctioned by Bayleys on November 12. Shareholder and manager Luke Campion has been farming the property for the entire 13 years he and his other two shareholders have owned it, overseeing significant improvements in that time to it. Click below to read more.

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28/10/2026

This is a truly rare opportunity to secure a premium coastal estate in an area where properties are tightly held for generations. Perched in a world-class waterfront setting, Taiwawe boasts its own sheltered secluded bay with all-tide boat launching and breathtaking views across crystal-clear waters.

• 3 dwellings | 7 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 3 living spaces
• Comprising 76.3376 hectares (more or less) across two titles, Taiwawe enjoys exceptional privacy at the end of a no-exit road, with approximately 50 hectares of effective grazing land and a balance of mature native bush and mānuka.
• The estate features three dwellings, all positioned close to the water's edge to maximise the stunning outlook and easy access to the bay.
• The main dwelling offers two bedrooms, open-plan living and expansive decking, while bi-fold doors open directly to the waterfront setting. Two additional two-bedroom dwellings provide comfortable family accommodation and have been regularly utilised for visitor and tourist stays.
• Several elevated locations throughout the property offer exceptional building sites with panoramic coastal views, including the renowned 'picnic table' site overlooking neighbouring Mimiwhangata Bay and the surrounding islands.
• A large four-bay barn, former horse stables converted to storage sheds, the original cowshed and additional outbuildings provide flexibility for farming, tourism, equestrian pursuits or future development.

Whether you are seeking a private family sanctuary, multi-generational retreat, tourism venture or specialist farming operation, the possibilities at Taiwawe are extensive. Situated on Northland's sought-after east coast, this premium waterfront estate represents a true generational opportunity.

Auction: 12pm, Wed 24 Feb (unless sold prior)

Agents: Roi Smith-Iri 027 675 5957 | Lin Norris 021 959 166

👉 Click the link for the open home viewing and full listing details:
www.bayleys.co.nz/1051068

25/10/2026

Happy Labour Day, New Zealand! Enjoy the long weekend.

22/10/2026

🗳️ National, Labour and ACT have all committed to no new taxes for farmers. On farmland, the big parties have rarely agreed more. ⚖️ Emissions pricing, a land value tax, nitrogen caps and the definition of a "family farm" are all on the table in coalition talks. 📈 Commodity prices are good, farm revenues are good, and there are more buyers than we've ever had.

Read Duncan Ross' full breakdown of the farm policy in play this election, what it could mean for land, and what it doesn't change. Read the full analysis on Bayleys website. 👉 bayleys.co.nz/news/what-the-2026-election-means-for-rural-land-owners

22/10/2026

An exceptional 171ha dairy farming opportunity, 100 Rawhiti Road combines good quality soils, extensive irrigation and outstanding infrastructure in the highly regarded and sought-after Reporoa district.

• 2 dwellings | 7 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 3 living spaces
• With approximately 150 effective ha and more than 93% of the effective area irrigated, the farm combines renewed pastures with an extensive fixed and lateral irrigation network.
• At the centre of the operation is an exceptionally well-presented Don Chapman 40-aside herringbone dairy, supported by a Waikato milking system, automatic cup removers, Bovonic QuadSense Mastitis detection, auto yard wash, walk-over teat spray and drafting facilities.
• A substantial 4,000 cubic metre lined effluent pond services more than 36ha via a travelling cobra rain gun, with the ability to inject effluent directly through the freshwater irrigation network.
• Almost 13 ha of well-managed forestry is strategically positioned across steeper, less productive areas of the farm, providing a low-maintenance asset with future harvest potential.
• Two modern, low-maintenance homes include a high-spec four-bedroom, two-bathroom main dwelling with a substantial three-bay enclosed shed, plus a recently built three-bedroom home designed to maximise privacy and outlook.

The soils, water, pastures and infrastructure have all been developed to create greater resilience, greater control and ultimately greater performance, providing an incoming operator with considerable scope to tailor the system to their operation.

Agents: Doug Dibley 021 226 9333

👉 Click the link for the open home viewing and full listing details:
www.bayleys.co.nz/2451802

20/10/2026

Improving confidence, stabilising market conditions and changing life stages are driving renewed activity in the lifestyle sector. With buyers active and inventory set to rise, early preparation could deliver a valuable advantage.

Learn more at bayleys.co.nz/country/articles/lifestyle-market-warms-up

19/10/2026

18/10/2026

From bareland blocks to expansive estates, lifestyle property around the country has continued to transact well as buyers seek more space, greater flexibility and the ability to embrace a different way of life. ​

Learn more at bayleys.co.nz/country/lifestyle-sales-snapshots

16/10/2026

Comparing rural markets in New Zealand and Australia reveals how different economic cycles are shaping borrowing, investment and succession decisions, while creating new opportunities for growth and long-term resilience.

Learn more at bayleys.co.nz/country/articles/different-cycles-new-opportunities

15/10/2026

Farmers often wait many years for a chance to buy land in the renowned Mid Canterbury foothills, says Bayleys Country rural salesperson Mike Preston. However, the wait is over with the auction on the 19th of November this year of Wakare, an impressive landmark rural holding, envied by many aspiring owners. “It’s rare to list a farm like this in the Mid Canterbury foothills because the land is tightly held, often within families for generations. It makes this an exciting opportunity for new owners to buy an outstanding farm in one of the most sought-after locations in the region,” Preston says. Click below to read more.

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