Rural property buyers and sellers are taking a wait-and-see approach ahead of the election, says PGG Wrightson General Manager, Livestock & Real Estate, Peter Newbold. “I think if you go to lifestyle and residential, definitely it is having a bearing,” Newbold told The Country’s Jamie Mackay. “Rural...

Strong livestock prices have created opportunities for farmers across New Zealand, but they've also highlighted the importance of having flexible trading options. According to PGG Wrightson National GO-STOCK Manager John O'Neill, livestock values have undergone a significant shift over the past 12...

Strong demand for dairy farms is continuing to underpin New Zealand’s rural property market, says PGG Wrightson General Manager Livestock & Real Estate Peter Newbold. Newbold said Canterbury dairy properties were selling for as much as $89,000 a hectare, with others fetching prices in the high $70...