REAL ONE - Issue 46 - Wayne & Anya

ISSUE 46 | September 2025

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Wayne Maguire Warmer days and a brighter outlook

Inspiration

Five affordable, design-led home updates you can do this weekend

Resene

Colour combos can make purely functional spaces come alive

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Wayne Maguire: Warmer days and a brighter outlook

Resene: Colour combos can make purely functional spaces come alive

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Five affordable, design-led home updates you can do this weekend

What's happening in the market, local area statistics

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What the surprise OCR split means for mortgages and house prices

Properties for sale

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Welcome As we welcome spring and bid farewell to the long winter nights, optimism is returning to New Zealand’s property market.

The recent 0.6% dip in median house prices has been incentivising for both first-home buyers and investors seeking value and a ROI. Easing interest rates—set to fall below 3% before the year is over, combined with fierce competition among banks signals stabilisation and means better deals and increased confidence for mortgage holders.

Government initiatives cutting red tape for home improvements and introducing reforms to encourage investment, promise more flexibility and opportunities for homeowners as well as local and overseas investors and developers. While the housing shortage remains, government policy changes and a more positive economic outlook hint at gradual growth ahead.

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Whether you’re buying, selling or simply reassessing your options in this pre-Christmas spring season, the market is poised for renewal and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Wayne Maguire AREINZ CEO Maguires One Team

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Wayne Maguire: Warmer days and a brighter outlook Written by Wayne Maguire, CEO Maguire & Associates

I don’t know about you, but as I reflect on this past winter, I am farewelling long nights and shorter days with a renewed sense of optimism.

I have always been a glass half full person but it’s with extra vigour that me and my team are punching the air and high fiving. Because, yes, spring has arrived, and the property market is expected to respond with some growth of its own. The daffodils and trees blossom, cute baby lambs frolic in Cornwall Park and Aucklander’s collective hearts must surely lift as we tap into a more positive mindset. The ups and downs of New Zealand’s economy is a roller coaster we have no choice but to ride, however, as the final quarter of 2025 draws to a close there’s good news to be had for home buyers and sellers.

Reports that the median property price fell by 0.6% in the three months to July can be viewed through a positive lens if you’re in the market to invest in residential rental property or buying your first home. Current commentary is that we are now on the brink of a moderately paced phase of stabilisation after a period of decline. It’s early days but like a spring bulb poking its tip through the soil, we can be cautiously optimistic that growth, while not rapid, is nonetheless on its way.

Some of the activity is being driven by investors who are in the market to pick up bargains delivering the yields they desire. Homeowners are taking heart from the easing of interest rates with another drop to the OCR in August by 25 basis points - a trend that’s set to continue. The Reserve Bank have signalled more cuts to come with commentators predicting another drop to below 3% before the end of the year. Falling interest rates drive house prices so with that, we can expect property values to make gains (albeit slowly) from here on out. These small indicators can be interpreted as an economy heading in the right direction.

With economic growth comes consumer confidence and as the market improves the trajectory is onwards and upwards. There is light at the end of the tunnel!

Competition among the banks has resulted in cashback sweeteners, short-term structuring for loans and reduced break fees, motivating mortgage holders to migrate their business to other lenders in record numbers. The competition is fierce as banks compete for your business. Good news for those of you owning a home and seeking ways to shave dollars from the budget as price increases on other cost-of-living necessities add pain to the pocket.

A government initiative that intends to make the red tape less onerous if you’re looking to add a small structure like a garage, garden shed or sleep out is also good news. We look forward to seeing the impact of these changes to the Building Act where greater flexibility for homeowners delivers increased opportunities to harness the backyard space and potentially add value to their properties.

Believe it or not, we do still have a shortage of housing in New Zealand. Government policy changes regarding Brightline tests, interest deductibility, significant 2026 reforms to the RMA, and changes to the OIA (Overseas Investment Act) provide better more streamlined pathways for investors and developers to return to the market.

Spring represents new growth, new life, an opportunity to reassess and refresh. As more properties come onto the market in this, our preChristmas “busy season”, please be assured that whether buying or selling, we are here support and assist you with your real estate needs.

Warm Regards Wayne

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Five affordable, designled home updates you can do this weekend Source: yourhomeandgarden.co.nz

Easy, budget-friendly ways to refresh your home without hiring pros.

A home revamp doesn’t have to drain your bank account. Whether you’re prepping to sell or just want to refresh your living space, there are plenty of simple, cost-effective ways to give it a well-deserved spruce.

From your entryway to your kitchen (and everywhere in between), take a moment to look around and decide what you love and what could be donated or sold. Then, consider what you can update quickly and on a budget, whether it’s hanging artwork to upgrading your kitchen and bathroom tapware, cabinetry pulls and door hardware. With just a few tools and a spare weekend, you can have your home looking good as new. No builders, plumbers or electricians required.

Not sure where to start? We’ve found five easy, affordable home updates that anyone can tackle.

1. Upgrade cabinet hardware for a stylish, modern touch Small details make a big difference. Replace your well-worn (and outdated) cabinet handles in your kitchen or bathroom with something new that better reflects your style. Stone knobs and handles are having a moment right now, and we’re here for it, as the natural texture adds depth to an otherwise flat space.

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2. Transform your entryway Impress your guests from the moment they step inside with an enviable entry. Create a welcoming space with a sleek, stylish console table adorned with fresh flowers and a convenient bowl for keys.

Hanging artwork on the walls adds character and charm, while indoor plants help clean the air.

For real wow factor, consider adding decorative wall panelling to introduce texture and depth.

3. Revamp your living room with easy updates The living room is a constant hotspot for relaxing with friends and family. Clean up any old stains on the sofa (we recommend spot cleaning your upholstery with the Shark StainStriker), then dress it up with some new cushions and throws. Don’t be afraid to rearrange the layout to maximise your space.

A new floor rug goes a long way in making a statement, and freshly cleaned curtains (or replaced if needed) are always a nice touch. If time allows, repaint the walls in a soft, subdued hue that reflects your personality.

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4. Elevate your bathroom with affordable luxuries Make your self-care ritual a little more lavish with a bathroom update.

Embrace creative freedom here, and try that wallpaper you’ve been eyeing.Tired of scrubbing limescale off your black tapware? Consider switching to chrome or brass finishes to breathe new life into the space.

Simple touches like scented candles, hand soap, plush towels and greenery can create a relaxing, resort-like atmosphere, all for you to indulge.

5. Enhance street appeal with simple exterior updates If your garden path, front door and outdoor lighting need a little love, this is where the magic begins. While you may dream of an entire exterior makeover, a flick of paint on your front door, in a bold hue, can make a statement with very little effort. Add or update your house number to match, and if you have the space, pair your newly painted door with potted plants.

Upgrading your door hardware can work wonders, too. Swap out tired locks and handles, or simply polish the existing ones for a cost-free change.

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Lee Kum Kee Cumin Lamb Mince Noodles Recipe by Olivia Galletly, Photography by Olivia Galletly, Source: dish.co.nz

BROUGHT TO YOU BY Lee Kum Kee METHOD STIR-FRY Trim and cut the spring onion into 4cm lengths and separate the firmer ends from the softer ends.

Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan over a medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook for 2 minutes until sizzling and aromatic.

Add the garlic and ginger and briefly cook before adding the firmer spring onion pieces. Cook for a few minutes until they begin to soften.

Push the contents of the pan to the side and add the lamb mince.

Break the mince up with the end of a wooden spoon and cook, stirring regularly, until lightly browned.

Cook the noodles in a pot of salted boiling water according to the packet instructions, roughly 7 or 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, cut the broccolini into 4cm lengths and separate the stems from the heads. Remove the stem, core and seeds from the capsicum and slice into strips. Add the broccolini stems and capsicum to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the broccolini heads and soft spring onion lengths and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the drained noodles and butter to the pan and stir to combine.

SAUCE

INGREDIENTS STIR-FRY • 6 spring onions • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger • 500 grams lamb mince • 200 grams dried egg noodles • 7 stems broccolini • 1 green capsicum • 20 grams salted butter

SAUCE • ¼ cup Lee Kum Kee Premium Soy Sauce • 2 tablespoons Lee Kum Kee Oyster Sauce • 2 tablespoons Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Chilli Oil, plus extra to serve • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, plus extra to serve • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • ½ teaspoon cracked pepper

In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Pour over the stir-fry and stir until the noodles are glossy and covered in sauce.

Serve the stir-fry immediately with extra Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Chilli Oil and toasted sesame seeds on the side.

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Tony Alexander: What the surprise OCR split means for mortgages and house prices Written by Tony Alexander, Source: oneroof.co.nz

The Reserve Bank’s committee members were divided on the size of the cut.

As had been near universally expected, the Reserve Bank this afternoon cut the Official Cash Rate from 3.25% to 3%. This means the rate has now dropped by 2.5 percentage points since the easing cycle started exactly a year ago.

To date, it is hard to see much positive impact on the economy from rate cuts. House prices have fallen in each of the past five months, consumer spending is decreasing, jobs growth is not occurring, consumer sentiment remains well below average, and Kiwis are leaving the country in high numbers.

However, monetary policy is not based on what the economy has just done, even though the Reserve Bank now thinks the economy shrank 0.3% in the June quarter, not the 0.3% growth it predicted. Policy is based on a combination of where growth looks like it is heading and the extent to which spare capacity exists in the economy to handle that growth.

and that means wholesale interest rates have rallied.

This is good news for borrowers and means that there may be a tad more downside in the 1-3 year fixed mortgage rates than was previously the case.

Will these extra rate cuts cause much change in the economy this year? Probably not. It takes a while for rate cuts to feed through to changes in household cash flows and then changes in spending. But a stimulus to the economy is coming.

Next year is far more likely to be a year of reasonable economic growth than 2025 ever had capacity to be.

But it pays to remember that there is no boom coming our way; not with high uncertainty about the world economy, weak migration flows, and still well below average household sentiment levels.

For the housing market the scope for extra interest rate cuts (another 0.25 percentage point cut seems highly likely, but one after that less so) won’t have much impact until households regain their optimism about the labour market.

The Reserve Bank assessed that there was more spare capacity in the economy than it thought there would be three months ago, and that lack of momentum does count for something.

My most recent survey of real estate agents with NZHL showed that 54% can see buyers are worried about their job. This level stood at only 14% at the start of 2024 and peaked at 56% in the middle of last year. So, it can change quickly but for now worries about job security remain high and that will act to suppress home demand in the remainder of 2025.

In May, the bank expected the cash rate to bottom out at 2.9% next year; now it believes the low will be 2.5%.

In fact, the committee voting on what change to make had two members opt for a cut of 0.5 percentage points, but they were outvoted by the four who opted for a cut of just 0.25 points. The discussion and support for a bigger cut, plus the lowering of the rate forecast, were not expected in the financial markets,

Many factors are now in train for a better economy next year – election year. But for businesses, a focus on cash flow control and efficiency gains still remains.

Margins are still very tight, and the risk that the return of customers will see businesses attempt to rebuild profitability by raising prices is something that encouraged one monetary policy committee member to advocate for no rate change this meeting.

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The secret to a thriving garden this spring?

Pollinator-friendly plants Source: yourhomeandgarden.co.nz

These are the plants to add to your garden to ensure plenty of flowers, fruit and veggies this season.

Pollinators like bees, butterflies and birds might be small, but their impact on our gardens is enormous.

They’re responsible for fertilising a vast majority of our flowering plants, including many of the fruits and vegetables we rely on every day. Yet globally and here in Aotearoa, pollinator populations are declining due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change.

This is where your garden comes in. By choosing pollinator-friendly plants, you can create a miniature ecosystem that provides vital food and shelter for these hard-working creatures. Even a few well-placed blooms in a pot or planter can make a meaningful difference. And the best part? A pollinator-friendly garden doesn’t just support the environment. It results in healthier, more productive fruit trees and vegetable plants at home.

Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a seasoned green thumb, now’s the time to plant with purpose.

Here’s everything you need to know to get started.

Why pollinator-friendly plants matter: • They support biodiversity: pollinators help around 80% of flowering plants reproduce • They boost garden productivity: more pollinators = more fruit and veggies • They help native species thrive: NZ native plants and insects have evolved together Native pollinator-friendly plants • Harakeke flax: nectar for native birds and bees • Kōwhai: spring nectar source, beloved by tūī • Mānuka: medicinal and highly attractive to bees • Pōhutukawa: a summer feast for pollinators • Koromiko (Hebe): flowers for much of the year • Rātā: attracts many birds and insects • Kōtukutuku (Tree fuchsia): native bees and birds love it • Five-finger: hosts beneficial insects Perennial pollinator plants: • Lavender: loved by bees, drought-tolerant and fragrant • Echinacea (coneflower): attracts butterflies and bees • Salvia: long-flowering, great for nectar • Thyme: tiny flowers rich in nectar

Annual pollinator plants: • Sunflowers: bees adore them, and birds enjoy the seeds • Borage: blooms continuously with edible flowers • Cosmos: colourful and rich in nectar • Alyssum: ground cover that bees flock to • Zinnias: bright, hardy and butterfly-friendly • Calendula: edible and excellent for bees • Sweet peas: attractive to bees, great in veggie gardens • Nasturtiums: edible flowers, great for companion planting • Foxgloves: tubular flowers ideal for bees Bee baths: A simple way to support busy pollinators Pollinators like bees do more than just buzz from flower to flower. They work incredibly hard, often flying kilometres each day in search of nectar and pollen. All that effort requires fuel and hydration, especially during hot and dry weather. That’s where a bee bath comes in.

Why add a bee bath to your garden?

• Provides hydration during dry spells • Supports pollinator health by providing a safe, chemical-free water supply • Prevents drowning – bees can’t land on open water, so shallow water is essential • Encourages pollinators to stay in your garden • Attracts a variety of insects, including butterflies How to make a bee bath: 1. Choose a shallow dish no deeper than 2-3 cm 2. Place it in a shaded or partly shaded area, ideally near your flowering plants and veggie garden 3. Fill the bottom with pebbles or marbles 4. Add fresh, clean water, just enough to touch the stones but not cover them. This gives the bees a safe place to land and drink.

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Colour connections Source: oneroof.co.nz, Sponsored by Resene

Colour combos can make purely functional spaces come alive.

A fear of clashing colours and a disjointed final look can be big hurdles to overcome in going beyond a neutral palette and experimenting with different colours in your interiors.

But used thoughtfully, with a bigger picture in mind, not only can clever colour combinations make purely functional spaces come alive, but they can also create better flow and cohesiveness between interconnected spaces.

It might be a glimpse of a rich botanical shade like Resene Parsley on an ensuite wall while standing in a neutral bedroom painted in Resene Half Spanish White. It could be painting your living room in soft Resene Pattens Blue, seeing a bolder shade of Resene Tory Blue though a connecting archway to the dining room.

Maybe you have a dramatic feature wall in Resene Scoria at one end of the hallway, so you mirror it by painting your front door the same shade.

There are myriad ways to use colour to bring the disparate rooms of your home together in ways that surprise and delight.

Create cohesion To bring immediate cohesion into the different rooms in your home, Resene colour expert Jill Marsh suggests starting with trim areas.

“Keeping skirting, window frames and door frames the same colour throughout your home will instantly help to connect each space.

“This creates the foundation of any colour scheme and keeps a lovely flow.

Jill’s top tip is to use an enamel on all these surfaces so they are hardwearing and easy to wipe down. Using the same colour on all these surfaces also makes it much easier to freshen them up if need be, as you don’t have to keep different colours on hand.

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Top tip: Resene has a range of waterborne enamels ideal for trim and joinery, including Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss and Resene Enamacryl gloss, which offer a durable finish with the benefits of waterborne paints such as nonyellowing, low odour and easy clean up in water.

Contrast colours in connected rooms needn’t be bright or vivid. These soft shades of blue and beige create a soothing, connected living area.

Maintaining consistent colours through your home, whether on trims or bigger surfaces like walls can also help connect parts of your house that may have a slightly different feel, such as when an old home is given a new modern extension.

Use this consistent trim colour as a building block to find other colours that will work together throughout your home, Jill says. “Look for connecting neutral and feature colours that work together. Colour connections are very important as they add your own personal style to the interior.”

For example, if you’ve opted for a creamy neutral on your trim like Resene Half Dutch White, used throughout your home and you’re drawn to greens as a colour palette, pick three or four greens with some contrast that still work well together.

Repeating the feature wall colour around this open doorway makes this adjoining nook feel part of the main room.

Use these shades in different areas thinking about the interplay between them. What walls can you see through doorways, or linked spaces that give you the opportunity for unexpected contrast?

Paint the walls of your hallway in a light citrusy shade like Resene Lemon Twist, then think about shades like Resene Iko Iko, Resene Highball and Resene Planter for the walls of different rooms glimpsed from the hallway.

This tonal play means each room has its own look and feel, while seeming part of a whole.

Places to play One area of most homes that is the perfect place for an accent colour that can be echoed throughout the house, is an entranceway, Jill says.

Layering tonally similar shades of green helps make this open dining and living space feel like a cohesive area.

“A painted or wallpapered feature wall in your entrance way creates a lovely welcome to a home,” she says,

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adding that the colours used in the entranceway can be then added in small or large touches throughout the house, so the whole building feels connected, even subconsciously.

Try an ornate design like the soft blue cranes of Resene Wallpaper Collection 2311-174-03 in your entranceway that pick out a similar blue paint shade like Resene Kumutoto to use in other rooms, with a complementary note of dark red Resene Lonestar.

Stairwells and landings can be another great place to experiment with colour contrasts that draw you through these high connecting spaces into other rooms.

Spaces connected by open archways and other wide, doorless entries are excellent areas to play with contrasting colours or darker and lighter versions of similar colours. They draw people from one room to another, even if it’s just visually, making each space feel open, larger and connected.

Try a vivid contrast by looking through a door to a bold shot of mustard Resene Pirate Gold, from a neutral room in Resene Gin Fizz. If a strong contrast is not for you, try going for colours that are tonally similar, with the walls of one room in Resene Eighth Canterbury Clay and a visible wall in the connected room in Resene Putty.

If you want to keep all your walls in the same colour, which is the ultimate way to create connection between rooms, consider painting a bold contrast strip around an open doorway, so the connection between rooms is still a focus point.

If you have neutral walls in Resene Half Tea, paint a door border about five to 10 centimetres wide in a warm contrast like Resene Moroccan Spice.

Jill suggests experimenting with brighter shades like Resene Smoke Tree in areas like study nooks or home offices to add energy and visual interest that invites you in from a connected more neutral space.

“Storage areas like pantries are often areas left white but these spaces can come to life by adding colour on the walls between shelves. Resene wallpaper looks awesome here too,” she says.

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The contrasting cream through the archway makes both these areas feel lighter and connected.

These functional areas can also be great places to add accents of bolder, brighter colours you've used in other parts of the house.

The key to cohesiveness throughout a home, Jill says, is to not go too crazy with too many different colours and different styles.

“Colours work best when they complement each other, especially if they can be seen from one space to another.

“The most important part of connecting spaces is testing your favourite colours with Resene testpots painted on large pieces of cardboard, keeping an unpainted border, so these can be moved around the rooms and viewed in both the daylight and at night to make sure they work together in all light conditions.

Loan Market Lending Update With interest rates easing, many people are taking the opportunity to rethink their repayment strategy.

A question I’m asked all the time is: “Should I put extra repayments onto the loan with the lower interest rate to clear the balance faster, or the one with the higher Interest rate to save more interest cost?”

Here’s the short version:

And if both loans are the same size? The maths is clear — you’re always better off tackling the higherrate loan.

At the end of the day, the “best” approach depends on your goals and what keeps you motivated.

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For maximum savings → put extra on the higherrate loan. Each dollar works harder because it’s reducing the loan that’s costing you the most.

If you’d like me to run the numbers for your loans and show you how much you could save either way, just let me know — always happy to help.

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For quick wins and motivation → pay extra on the smaller balance. It’s satisfying to clear a loan completely, even if it’s not the cheapest path in the long run.

Regards

✅ General rule of thumb: •

Want to save the most → target the higher-rate loan.

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Want to feel progress faster → start with the smaller balance, then roll that payment into the next loan.

Tenzin Choedon

Mortgage Adviser 021 404006 tenzin.choedon@loanmarket.co.nz loanmarket.co.nz/tenzin-choedon

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Ray White Now Introducing Ray White Now, an insight to provide clarity to all our customers on what is happening in the market now.

If you are considering selling we explain how you can take advantage of the current conditions to achieve the best possible sales outcome.

AUGUST

2025

P R O U D LY P R E S E N T I N G N E W Z E A L A N D P R O P E R T Y M A R K E T I N S I G H T S I N R E A L T I M E

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Why sell now?

Daniel Coulson Chief Executive Ray White New Zealand

Kiwis had high hopes for 2025 and New Zealand’s residential property market. It was to be a fresh chapter after years of volatility. However, price growth has remained flat, economic data has been patchy, and many households are still feeling cautious.

For all the anticipation, the year has so far delivered stability, rather than a spectacle.

That’s not necessarily a bad thing, says Daniel Coulson, Ray White New Zealand Chief Executive. “In fact, a flat market brings with it a kind of clarity – a foundation on which to make better, more deliberate decisions.”

“Beneath the surface, there are signs that momentum is building, and for those looking to sell, there are real reasons for action.”

INTEREST RATES AND INFLATION Headline inflation is creeping toward the upper edge of the Reserve Bank’s target band, with Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising to 2.70 per cent in the year to June.

The increase primarily came from non-discretionary costs, including food, rates and power. But, under the surface, inflation in interest-sensitive areas such as housing and services has softened.

With tradeable (imported) inflation rising again, and the full impact of previous interest rate reductions still making their way through the financial system, market watchers are betting on a 25-basis-point cut to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) in August.

Click here to read the full edition

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For sellers, the evidence of buyer demand is building.

“Activity indicators are rising,” Coulson says. “Our auction rooms across the Ray White network are filling up, bidder numbers are increasing, and confidence is quietly returning.” .

Source: RBNZ, SNZ, Westpac

“Recent auctions, particularly in more affordable pockets of South Auckland, Waikato and Canterbury, are showing higher clearance rates, potentially the first signals of an upward trend for competition and value growth.”

“Buyers and sellers will be watching interest rate movements closely over the coming months, as falling rates continue to unlock opportunities – whether that’s buying at a more favourable rate, or selling into a market that’s warming up.”

“Buyers and sellers will be watching interest rate movements closely over the coming months, as falling rates continue to unlock opportunities – whether that’s buying at a more favourable rate, or selling into a market that’s warming up.

Daniel Coulson Chief Executive, Ray White New Zealand

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Blueberry Fool + Gooseberry Fool Recipe by Olivia Galletly, Photography by Olivia Galletly, Source: dish.co.nz

BROUGHT TO YOU BY Mamaku Blue METHOD BLUEBERRY FOOL Heat frozen blueberries with sugar in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until fruit is soft and sugar dissolved. Remove from heat and stir. Allow to cool completely. Whip cream with icing sugar and vanilla essence and Blueberry Liqueur (optional), until soft peaks. Fold in yoghurt. Fold through cold fruit blueberry puree gently into the cream and yoghurt mixture. Add chocolate chips, fold into mixture.

TO SERVE Moisten top and outer lip of martini glasses with a wedge of lemon.

Dip the rim of each glass in sugar (optional). Spoon fool mixture gently into serving glasses. Garnish with a sprinkle of chocolate chips and a mint leaf. Best to refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

GOOSEBERRY FOOL

INGREDIENTS BLUEBERRY FOOL • 2 cups Mamaku Blue top grade frozen blueberries • 2 tablespoons sugar • 250ml cream • 1 cup yoghurt • 1 tablespoon icing sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence • 2 teaspoons of Mamaku Blue Blueberry Liqueur (optional) • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

GOOSEBERRY FOOL • 2 cups Mamaku Blue top grade frozen gooseberries • 3 tablespoons sugar • 250ml cream • 1 cup yoghurt • 1 tablespoon icing sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence • 1 teaspoon Mamaku Blue Gooseberry Liqueur (optional) • ½ cup white chocolate chips

DECORATION • Lemon • Sugar • Dark chocolate chips • Fresh mint

DECORATION • Lemon • Sugar • White chocolate chips • Fresh mint

Heat frozen gooseberries with sugar in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until fruit is soft and sugar dissolved. Remove from heat and stir, break up large gooseberries to a rough puree texture. Allow to cool completely. Whip cream with icing sugar and vanilla essence and Gooseberry Liqueur (optional), until soft peaks. Fold in yoghurt. Fold through cold fruit gooseberry puree gently into the cream and yoghurt mixture. Add chocolate chips, fold into mixture.

TO SERVE Moisten top and outer lip of martini glasses with a wedge of lemon.

Dip the rim of each glass in sugar (optional). Spoon fool mixture gently into serving glasses. Garnish with a sprinkle of chocolate chips and a mint leaf. Best to refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

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Licensee Salesperson

022 470 5839

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Peter Sikka

Licensee Salesperson

021 853 698

Jasreen Sikka

Licensee Salesperson

021 135 1798

Claudia Sanchez

Licensee Salesperson

021 115 4571

Ray White St Heliers 10 Polygon Road rwstheliers.co.nz

Ray White Mission Bay 33 Tamaki Drive rwmissionbay.co.nz

Ray White Kohimarama 5 Averill Avenue rwkohimarama.co.nz

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What's happening in the market.

Local Statistics July 2025 REAL ONE 24

Residential Sales

Mission Bay, Orakei, Kohimarama, St Heliers, Glendowie

E7.1%

LAST MONTH

TOTAL SALES JULY 2025

45 Sales

E7.1%

LAST YEAR

BREAKDOWN BY SUBURB Mission Bay = 5 | Orakei = 7 | Kohimarama = 6 | St Heliers = 19 | Glendowie = 8

MONTHLY SALES - LAST 12 MONTHS

G14.3%

LAST MONTH

MEDIAN SALE PRICE JULY 2025

$1,500,000

G14.3%

LAST YEAR

MONTHLY TREND - LAST 12 MONTHS REAL ONE 25

Residential Sales

Meadowbank, St Johns, Glen Innes, Wai O Taiki Bay

E40%

LAST MONTH

TOTAL SALES JULY 2025

35 Sales

E0%

LAST YEAR

BREAKDOWN BY SUBURB Meadowbank = 7 | St Johns = 9 | Glen Innes = 13 | Wai O Taiki Bay = 6

MONTHLY SALES - LAST 12 MONTHS

E1.7%

LAST MONTH

MEDIAN SALE PRICE JULY 2025

$1,170,000

MONTHLY TREND - LAST 12 MONTHS REAL ONE 26

E2.6%

LAST YEAR

Residential Sales Stonefields, Panmure, Mt Wellington, Ellerslie

G16.3%

LAST MONTH

TOTAL SALES JULY 2025

46 Sales

E7%

LAST YEAR

BREAKDOWN BY SUBURB Stonefields = 3 | Panmure = 3 | Mt Wellington = 28 | Ellerslie = 12

MONTHLY SALES - LAST 12 MONTHS

E7%

LAST MONTH

MEDIAN SALE PRICE JULY 2025

$985,000

E3.7%

LAST YEAR

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Residential Sales Remuera, Parnell, Mt Eden, Epsom, Greenlane

E6.3%

LAST MONTH

TOTAL SALES JULY 2025

84 Sales

E16.7%

LAST YEAR

BREAKDOWN BY SUBURB Remuera = 31 | Parnell = 8 | Mt Eden = 14 | Epsom = 19 | Greenlane = 12

MONTHLY SALES - LAST 12 MONTHS

G14.6%

LAST MONTH

MEDIAN SALE PRICE JULY 2025

$1,580,000

MONTHLY TREND - LAST 12 MONTHS REAL ONE 28

E1.9%

LAST YEAR

Residential Sales

Mangawhai, Mangawhai Heads, Wellsford, Kaiwaka

G66.7%

LAST MONTH

TOTAL SALES JULY 2025

15 Sales

E66.7%

LAST YEAR

BREAKDOWN BY SUBURB Mangawhai = 7 | Mangawhai Heads = 6 | Wellsford = 2 | Kaiwaka = 0

MONTHLY SALES - LAST 12 MONTHS

E4.1%

LAST MONTH

MEDIAN SALE PRICE JULY 2025

$950,000

G4%

LAST YEAR

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Auction vs Other Sale Methods Maguires One Team - Reporting period: Apr 2025 - Jun 2025

AUCTION

OTHER SALE METHODS

50%

8%

(Maguires One Team percentage of homes selling within 90 days)

AUCTION

35 days on market

OTHER SALE METHODS

52 days on market

(Maguires One Team average days on market)

Sell with confidence through the auction method

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One Team's Recent Sales Specialising in the Eastern Suburbs

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

53 Halsey Drive Lynfield

4 Miller Road Mangere Bridge

14 Hoani Glade St Johns

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

147A St Johns Road Meadowbank

3/68 Jellicoe Road Panmure

2a Ashby Avenue St Heliers

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

21 Paddington Street Glen Innes

278b Riddell Road Glendowie

37 Brian Slater Way Stonefields

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

1/3 Walmsley Road St Heliers

11 Speight Road Kohimarama

49 Red Beach Road Red Beach

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

210a Kohimarama Road Kohimarama

34a Inglewood Street Wai O Taiki Bay

52D Selwyn Avenue Mission Bay REAL ONE 31

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Our articles and video content consistently reach over 50,000 local readers and viewers in New Zealand, and we are steadily growing into one of the most influential and trusted Chinese-language financial media outlets in the country.

By choosing NZET, you gain access to our professional content influence and highly targeted audience reach—empowering your brand to achieve greater exposure and conversion in the Chinese market.

Contact us for advertising opportunities and the latest media kit to connect directly with New Zealand’s core Chinese-speaking audience.

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Maguires PRESTIGE PROPERTIES

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4/15 Sprott Road, Kohimarama E X CE P TI O N AL F A M IL Y LIV ING

This exquisite, well-designed family residence showcases generous, sun-filled, open-plan living spaces, creating the ultimate entertainer's dream. It uses premium luxury fixtures and fittings throughout, whilst offering the comfort and flexibility you would expect to find in a quality contemporary home.

Set well back from the road and uniquely positioned at the end of a long drive, this modern home provides a tranquil tropical sanctuary in one of Kohimarama's most desirable locations.

The clever design and layout are spread over two levels and feature two separate living areas to ensure everyone has their own sense of space, whilst providing an alluring lifestyle and entertaining options for families of all ages.

Filled with an abundance of sun and natural light, this home will no doubt appeal to those astute and discerning purchasers who appreciate quality, style, and space. Flawlessly appointed interiors with solid timber flooring throughout and high ceilings complete this masterpiece.

The bespoke kitchen has been well-thought-out and will surely be the heart of the home, incorporating the spacious living and dining areas, featuring quality appliances, and complemented by a separate spacious scullery.

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The sumptuous, open-plan living and dining area is an ideal space for both relaxation and entertaining. Large, floor-to-ceiling sliding doors allow an easy transition from your kitchen, living, and dining onto your large, north-facing deck, complete with a pool, outdoor fire and heaters, a built-in BBQ, and easy-care established tropical gardens.

The superbly appointed home offers four generous bedrooms-including a stunning master suite with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, a spacious family bathroom, and a powder room. Further features include a fully integrated smart-home, a separate laundry, a large double internal garage, significant storage options, a comprehensive security system, and central air-conditioning/heating. The property is fully fenced and set behind electric gates for peace, privacy, and added security.

This home promises lifestyle excellence in this tightlyheld position, within easy walking distance to both the local primary and secondary schools as well as local beaches, parks, cafes, and St Heliers village. Properties of this calibre are rare. Don't miss this opportunity to secure this truly spectacular home. Your earliest inspection is strongly advised.

Auction: 5pm, Tuesday 16th Sept, In Rooms, 33 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay(unless sold prior) Viewing: Please contact salesperson for viewing details

Vanessa Mowlem 021 840 700 vanessa.mowlem@raywhite.com

Jono Barton 027 919 4944 jono.barton@raywhite.com

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Waiatarua UN L O C K A R AR E DEV ELO PM ENT O PP ORTUN ITY-OWN TH E REMARKABLE!

This is more than just a property. Fly in by helicopter and step out in style to your private estate retreat. It's an investment in scale, location, and legacy. Whether you're seeking a luxury private residence, a hospitality investment, or a visionary development opportunity, this estate delivers on every level. Owned by one family for over 80 years, this generational estate in the Waitakere Ranges is on the market - offering unmatched subdivision potential and multiple income streams in one of Auckland's most sought-after natural settings.

Subdivision Investment: Potential to subdivide into 7 sections, including existing infrastructure and buildings fast-track your next development project.

Situated on an elevated 28-hectare site, rich in native forest and protected surroundings - rare landholding this close to Auckland. Resource consent in place for an additional 12 luxury hotel rooms (valid until April 2026), adding immediate value to the existing 28-room accommodation.

Income-Producing Assets Already in Place: Two hotel buildings - one iconic, one newly built - offering 28 highend rooms, each with panoramic views of Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf.

On-site restaurant, wellness retreat, spa, pool, gym, and full resort amenities supporting guest and event revenue.

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Conference centre, wedding venue, and private chapel - ideal for year-round bookings and large-scale events.

Helipad and dedicated landing area to attract highend clientele. Two additional serviced apartments and a spacious 4-bedroom home provide further rental or resale opportunities.

Location & Lifestyle Appeal: Just 30 minutes from Auckland CBD, yet completely immersed in nature with waterfalls, walking tracks, streams, and reserves surrounding the site.

Positioned within the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park - offering tranquility, prestige, and long-term value protection. Access to key regional infrastructure while retaining complete privacy and seclusion.

Investor Highlights: Development-ready site with highend amenities already generating income.

Rare combination of natural beauty, scale, and proximity to Auckland. Short-term and long-term growth potential through subdivision, hospitality, and events.

Position yourself above the market - and build the future here. $15,000,000 Viewing: Please contact salesperson for viewing details

Larissa Tsapko 021 770 115 larissa.tsapko@raywhite.com

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41 Cliff Road, St Heliers Set against an awe-inspiring backdrop, this distinguished 3,700 sq ft clifftop residence offers sweeping, uninterrupted views from Rangitoto Island to the iconic Sky Tower. Perfectly blending modern sophistication with natural beauty, this residence fosters a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. Located in the highly coveted St Heliers enclave, this property promises an exclusive lifestyle, offering both ultimate privacy and effortless proximity to the vibrant village and waterfront.

View: Please contact salespeople for viewing details Buyer Enquiry Over $7,500,00 REAL ONE 38

A Legacy Property with Iconic Views

Richard Lyne 021 687 000 richard.lyne@raywhite.com

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Ray White Mission Bay

33 Tamaki Drive rwmissionbay.co.nz

Ray White St Heliers

10 Polygon Road rwstheliers.co.nz

Ray White Kohimarama

5 Averill Avenue rwkohimarama.co.nz

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Maguires Mission Bay Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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