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Inside New Zealand's

rural property market

Get a front-row seat to the pulse of rural New Zealand with Conrad Wilkshire, Property Brokers’ Rural General Manager. Each episode explores the latest rural property insights, market trends, and farming opportunities shaping the countryside. From shifting confidence to changing commodity prices, discover what’s influencing rural real estate across the regions - and what it means for the people on the land.

Rural insights that matter


Land & Lifestyle Market Insights is a brand-new podcast from Property Brokers, powered by The Country. Hosted by Hamish McKay, this series dives into the data, stories, and perspectives driving the rural property market in New Zealand. Conrad Wilkshire shares his specialist view on the rural sector - and what lies ahead for farmers and investors. If you want to understand the real forces behind rural land values and investment opportunities, this is essential listening.


A clearer view of the rural market ahead


In this episode of Feed for Thought by Pioneer Brand Products NZ, hosts Matt and Wade are joined by Conrad Wilkshire, General Manager of Property Brokers. Together, they explore why month-on-month rural sales have moved back to the 10-year median, what’s underpinning renewed confidence, and how dairy is once again driving major transactions while sheep and beef stabilise on firmer ground. A practical, insight-led discussion on the forces reshaping rural property and what the current reset could mean for the season ahead.


Farming insights brought to life


Conrad Wilkshire also features on The CountryWide Podcast, extending nearly five decades of trusted rural commentary into a modern audio format. Hosted by Rebecca Greaves and Sarah Perriam-Lampp, the show delivers weekly rural insights, industry analysis, and stories from across regional New Zealand, helping you stay informed wherever you are.


Explore the evolving rural real estate landscape


Presented by Property Brokers in partnership with Farmers Weekly, the Property Perspectives Podcast delves into the evolving dynamics of rural real estate - from land use and investment confidence to opportunities for New Zealand’s hardworking farmers. Property Brokers brings authentic expertise and on-the-ground understanding to every discussion, helping listeners navigate one of New Zealand’s most dynamic markets.


Talking rural with REX


Join Conrad Wilkshire, Property Brokers’ Rural General Manager, in conversation with REX host Dominic George. Dedicated to the people at the backbone of rural New Zealand, REX explores the challenges, opportunities and stories shaping the sector across Aotearoa. This collection brings together Conrad’s interviews, offering a grounded perspective on the rural property market and what it means for farmers, landowners and investors. Tune in for straight conversations and practical insights to help you weigh up your next move.


Looking ahead


Join Conrad Wilkshire, Property Brokers’ Rural General Manager, in conversation with award-winning rural journalist Sarah Perriam-Lampp. Bringing fresh thinking together with practical reality, Sarah’s Country explores the people, ideas and opportunities shaping the future of food and fibre. This collection brings together Conrad’s interviews, adding a rural property perspective to the wider farming conversation. From understanding change to considering your next move, tune in for thoughtful insights grounded in the realities of life and business on the land.


A clear view from the paddock


Get a clear view of New Zealand’s rural property market with Conrad Wilkshire, Property Brokers’ Rural General Manager. This collection brings together interviews exploring the trends, opportunities and decisions that matter to farmers, landowners and investors. Drawing on years of experience and conversations across the country, Conrad shares practical insights into what’s moving the market and what could lie ahead. Whether you’re thinking about buying, selling or keeping an eye on rural land values, there’s plenty here to inform your next step.


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