Property – Great Barrier Island News

Barrier Homeowners Face Brutal Rates Hike as Values Soar

While mainland Auckland property values plummeted, homeowners on picturesque Great Barrier Island are about to be slammed from a staggering 38% average increase in their Capital Values (CVs) – the highest jump across the entire Auckland region. The eye-watering surge…

Barrier Bach Wins Top Honours at 2025 Architecture Awards

The Hauraki Gulf took centre stage at the 2025 Auckland Architecture Awards, with homes on Great Barrier, Waiheke, and Kawau all honoured for designs that embrace fragility, remoteness, and raw coastal beauty. From off-grid elegance to urban ferry terminals, the…

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Bed Tax or Burden? Auckland Plan Raises Eyebrows

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is doubling down on his push for a regional bed tax, saying a majority of residents support the idea of making visitors contribute to the cost of running the city. But the plan is drawing fire…

Great Barrier named ‘The Next Frontier’ by BOSS Magazine

Great Barrier Island has been highlighted as one of the world’s emerging travel destinations by BOSS Magazine, a publication focusing on entrepreneurship, technology, and innovative lifestyle experiences for global business leaders, digital nomads, and tech entrepreneurs. In its recent article…

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Tranquil Tryphena Retreat Awaits

To arrange a viewing, contact the agents: Mike Jensen on 021 825 826 or Karen Lombard on 021 765 776.

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Barrier Beach House Makes Headlines in the Financial Times

Great Barrier Island’s reputation as a hub for world-class architectural design has been reinforced with the Awana Beach House, designed by Herbst Architects, being showcased in the Financial Times—the world’s most read business newspaper, headquartered in London. The FT, known…

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Great Barrier Island Sees Surge in Luxury Property Demand

Great Barrier Island is increasingly being recognized as a prime destination for affluent buyers looking for secluded luxury, according to a recent article by Australia’s leading property website, AllHomes.com.au. The article highlights a growing trend among the rich and famous…

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Historic Naval House on Great Barrier Island Hits the Market

A piece of Great Barrier Island’s wartime history is up for grabs as the old Naval house, part of the Palmers Beach listening station established during World War II, has been listed for sale. This unique property, crucial in monitoring…

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Interest rate change that could add $70k to borrowers’ loans

By Susan Edmunds, Money Correspondent, RNZ Interest rates might be dropping, but borrowers still need to prove they can pay back their loans at more than 8 percent, at the country’s main banks. On Monday, two-year fixed special rates were…

Home Buying Becomes a Steeper Climb on Hauraki Gulf Islands

Home buyers eyeing property on the picturesque Hauraki Gulf Islands are set to face tough new financial barriers. As of 1 July, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is setting new debt-to-income (DTI) ratios that will significantly impact what people…