Editorial and insights
Buyer interest remains strong across quality dairy farms, particularly in Canterbury and Southland. Waikato is also seeing solid activity, especially for well-maintained properties. Strong farmgate returns are translating to higher levels of liquidity.
Sheep and beef prices have performed well and wool is improving, but rising input costs and compliance demands continue to squeeze margins. Interest rates are easing, buyer enquiry and offer levels are well above what’s been seen over the past two years.
Grower and buyer confidence is up following another solid harvest. Tray numbers, total Zespri grower return (TZG), and early-season orchard gate return (OGR) have all improved. The 2025 licence auction confirmed strong interest in premium varieties.
Sauvignon blanc remains New Zealand’s export leader, but the large 2025 harvest adds to existing oversupply. Despite good quality, prices remain weak, new U.S. tariffs add pressure, producers are cautious and margins are tight.
Independent forecasters are typically predicting house prices will rise over the next two years. Early signs of recovery are shown through stronger sales volumes, with price growth held back by the large supply of homes currently on the market for sale.
Dairy farm sales have rebounded sharply, with volumes up 73 percent and values up 90 percent in the year to March 2025, driven by strong payouts and renewed buyer confidence fuelling demand for quality properties across Canterbury, Southland and Waikato.
Confidence is rebounding in New Zealand’s pastoral farming sector, with farmland sales up 23 percent to March 2025. Improving returns, easing input costs, and lower interest rates are driving buyer interest, stronger profitability and a lift in listings.
A strong early harvest, renewed buyer interest, and continued demand for premium G3 varieties are fuelling optimism and investment across New Zealand’s kiwifruit sector.
New Zealand’s sauvignon blanc harvest has been well managed, but oversupply and weak offshore demand are driving vineyard values down. Some sellers are adjusting prices, while others explore land-use changes or attract offshore interest.
Sauvignon Blanc remains the leading variety in New Zealand’s wine sector, accounting for the majority of export sales. While 2024 saw lower yields, the quality of the vintage was exceptional, contributing to strong global demand.
The outlook for beef is encouraging, and in general farm margins are improving. Increased input and compliance costs continue to strain profitability, however interest rate pressure is reducing with a more favourable lending environment for landowners.
Independent forecasters are typically predicting property prices will rise over the next two years. Strong migration and constrained housing supply are likely to continue to drive long-term price growth.
Buyer interest remains strong across quality dairy farms, particularly in Canterbury and Southland. Waikato is also seeing solid activity, especially for well-maintained properties. Strong farmgate returns are translating to higher levels of liquidity.
Sheep and beef prices have performed well and wool is improving, but rising input costs and compliance demands continue to squeeze margins. Interest rates are easing, buyer enquiry and offer levels are well above what’s been seen over the past two years.
Grower and buyer confidence is up following another solid harvest. Tray numbers, total Zespri grower return (TZG), and early-season orchard gate return (OGR) have all improved. The 2025 licence auction confirmed strong interest in premium varieties.
Sauvignon blanc remains New Zealand’s export leader, but the large 2025 harvest adds to existing oversupply. Despite good quality, prices remain weak, new U.S. tariffs add pressure, producers are cautious and margins are tight.
Independent forecasters are typically predicting house prices will rise over the next two years. Early signs of recovery are shown through stronger sales volumes, with price growth held back by the large supply of homes currently on the market for sale.
Dairy farm sales have rebounded sharply, with volumes up 73 percent and values up 90 percent in the year to March 2025, driven by strong payouts and renewed buyer confidence fuelling demand for quality properties across Canterbury, Southland and Waikato.
Confidence is rebounding in New Zealand’s pastoral farming sector, with farmland sales up 23 percent to March 2025. Improving returns, easing input costs, and lower interest rates are driving buyer interest, stronger profitability and a lift in listings.
A strong early harvest, renewed buyer interest, and continued demand for premium G3 varieties are fuelling optimism and investment across New Zealand’s kiwifruit sector.
New Zealand’s sauvignon blanc harvest has been well managed, but oversupply and weak offshore demand are driving vineyard values down. Some sellers are adjusting prices, while others explore land-use changes or attract offshore interest.
Sauvignon Blanc remains the leading variety in New Zealand’s wine sector, accounting for the majority of export sales. While 2024 saw lower yields, the quality of the vintage was exceptional, contributing to strong global demand.
The outlook for beef is encouraging, and in general farm margins are improving. Increased input and compliance costs continue to strain profitability, however interest rate pressure is reducing with a more favourable lending environment for landowners.
Independent forecasters are typically predicting property prices will rise over the next two years. Strong migration and constrained housing supply are likely to continue to drive long-term price growth.
Buyer interest remains strong across quality dairy farms, particularly in Canterbury and Southland. Waikato is also seeing solid activity, especially for well-maintained properties. Strong farmgate returns are translating to higher levels of liquidity.
Sheep and beef prices have performed well and wool is improving, but rising input costs and compliance demands continue to squeeze margins. Interest rates are easing, buyer enquiry and offer levels are well above what’s been seen over the past two years.
Grower and buyer confidence is up following another solid harvest. Tray numbers, total Zespri grower return (TZG), and early-season orchard gate return (OGR) have all improved. The 2025 licence auction confirmed strong interest in premium varieties.
Sauvignon blanc remains New Zealand’s export leader, but the large 2025 harvest adds to existing oversupply. Despite good quality, prices remain weak, new U.S. tariffs add pressure, producers are cautious and margins are tight.
Independent forecasters are typically predicting house prices will rise over the next two years. Early signs of recovery are shown through stronger sales volumes, with price growth held back by the large supply of homes currently on the market for sale.
Dairy farm sales have rebounded sharply, with volumes up 73 percent and values up 90 percent in the year to March 2025, driven by strong payouts and renewed buyer confidence fuelling demand for quality properties across Canterbury, Southland and Waikato.
Confidence is rebounding in New Zealand’s pastoral farming sector, with farmland sales up 23 percent to March 2025. Improving returns, easing input costs, and lower interest rates are driving buyer interest, stronger profitability and a lift in listings.
A strong early harvest, renewed buyer interest, and continued demand for premium G3 varieties are fuelling optimism and investment across New Zealand’s kiwifruit sector.
New Zealand’s sauvignon blanc harvest has been well managed, but oversupply and weak offshore demand are driving vineyard values down. Some sellers are adjusting prices, while others explore land-use changes or attract offshore interest.
Sauvignon Blanc remains the leading variety in New Zealand’s wine sector, accounting for the majority of export sales. While 2024 saw lower yields, the quality of the vintage was exceptional, contributing to strong global demand.
The outlook for beef is encouraging, and in general farm margins are improving. Increased input and compliance costs continue to strain profitability, however interest rate pressure is reducing with a more favourable lending environment for landowners.
Independent forecasters are typically predicting property prices will rise over the next two years. Strong migration and constrained housing supply are likely to continue to drive long-term price growth.