NEWS & ARTICLES

We post regular articles about selling or buying property as well as up to date news on carbon credits and land use.

300 Jobs Coming to Northland!

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Fantastic News: 300 jobs coming to Northland NZ Refinery in the near future! A $365 million Marsden Pt Oil Refinery expansion, that will create at least 300 jobs during construction, is a step closer after getting the backing of the company’s board. Plans by Refining NZ, the owner of the Marsden Pt refinery, for a… Read More

3 BED GLENMOHR HIDEAWAY FOR RENT $300PW NEGO

Glen A

This lovely private and peaceful home needs a tenant NOW! Available right now on the school bus route for Waipu Primary and Bream Bay college. 3 double bedroom family home, sep toilet. Peaceful  location on tar seal road. Wireless / home phone and broadband capable. no fixed line. Pets nego. Monies required 4wks bond 2wks… Read More

Rental Market Overview

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Like the value in anything to do with property at present, the rental market has re-aligned its rental value to reflect the cheap interest rates and lending availability to first home buyers and investors. In December 2009 – January 2010 there were (only) 4 houses available in the Bream Bay district for rent, at the beginning of… Read More

GREAT LITTLE HOUSE FOR RENT $275pw

A. Marsden

  Tidy 3 bedroom 1930′s cottage with sleep out walk to beach and club, sits on (approx 1/2 acre ) of flat land. Some post and rail fence room for pets. The grounds have mature gardens. Quick access to state highway 1 and all boat ramps and shops. On school bus route for Primary and… Read More

Carbon Monitor Newsletter February 2012

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NZETS  Is there an Arbitrage Opportunity for Post 1989 Forest Owners?   Those that have sold NZU units from post 1989 forestry have a liability to surrender units in the event of a loss such as fire or at harvest. This risk or so it was perceived ultimately has limited post 1989 forest owners entering… Read More

3 BED 2 BATH HOUSE FOR RENT, RENT REDUCED $325pw Avail Feb 27th

Brooks a

This modern house has a fantastic deck for classic entertaining. Master bedroom suite encompasses the whole top floor with ensuite and its own private balcony it has stunning easterly views of the heads and Bream Bay islands. Downstairs has hassle free open plan living with two further double bedrooms. The living area and second bedroom have direct access… Read More

1 BED, SEMI-FURNISHED FLAT FOR RENT

The Centre a

This lovely little property is right in the heart of Waipu town centre and is just perfect for a professional couple or someone living alone. Semi Furnished with dining table and 6 chairs, Fridge, & Microwave. 2 OSP available .Water and Lawns Included. Monies required 4wks bond 2wks inadv 1wk let fee +GST

Business Breakfast – 28 March 2012

goodGround Business Breakfast

Wednesday, March 28th 2012 7.45am at Outboards Restaurant, Ruakaka   We are asking businesses within our community to come along and introduce themselves, bring their business cards or ideas and discounts for the other business’ to get involved . Bookings are essential please contact: Dianne Erceg – 021757466 –  dianne@goodground.com Lynda O’Riley –  0211427024 –  lynda@goodground.com… Read More

A goodGround Guide to Resource Consents: Part 6

goodGround Guide to Resource Consents

Costs Councils will normally charge you an administration fee for considering your application, and they may also charge for ongoing monitoring.  Costs range from council to council, but generally non-notified consents cost between $500 and $3000 and notified consents cost between $3000 and $10,000. From July 2010, if the council does not process an application… Read More

A goodGround Guide to Resource Consents: Part 5

goodGround Guide to Resource Consents

Resource Consent Processing The council can process your application for resource consent in one of three ways, depending on what the relevant plan says and the kind of activity you’re proposing.  The council may decide that the general public need not be involved; this is called a non-notified application.  In fact, most resource consent applications… Read More