Property prices in New Zealand holiday hotspots have risen significantly

Friday 19 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 19 Dec 2025, 10:17am

In this story Inland Revenue, Waikato Times, realestate.co.nz

Recent data shows that houses in popular holiday destinations have seen major value increases over the last decade. For example, average asking prices in Hahei Beach have risen from $623,000 in 2015 to over $2 million. However, buyers are being issued a warning regarding these high costs.

How they headlined it

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1. Waikato Times via The PostFri 19 Dec 2025, 9:58am

   Winning the property Lotto: Holiday spots where prices have soared (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 19 Dec 2025, 10:17am

   A bach is a lot more expensive than a decade ago (opens in new tab)