Why more kiwis are renting where they live and buying where they can grow wealth

Instead of stretching your finances to buy a home in an expensive suburb, or waiting years to save a bigger deposit, you can enter the market sooner by buying in a more affordable location, and renting where you want to live in the current stage of your life.

Regional Rental Review: Whakatāne District

Whakātane District sits in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, anchored by the town of Whakātane and the coastal settlement of Ōhope, with inland communities like Murupara and Tāneatua serving farming, forestry and horticulture on the Rangitāiki Plains and into Te Urewera.

A strong opening act for rural property in 2026

New Zealand’s rural property market has started 2026 strongly. Explore what’s driving confidence, the risks ahead, and what buyers and sellers should watch next.

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