Confidence is returning to New Zealand's pastoral sector. Improved livestock returns and reduced forestry competition are helping lift demand for productive farming properties.

Lifestyle property continues to hold its appeal. Well-presented properties are attracting strong enquiry as buyers continue to prioritise space, flexibility and lifestyle.

The kiwifruit sector continues to go from strength to strength. Strong orchard returns and growing demand for premium varieties are helping drive confidence and competition for quality orchard assets.

Confidence is flowing back into the dairy sector. Strong milk prices and healthy farm profitability are supporting investment, expansion and demand for quality dairy assets.

Lifestyle markets are supported by strong rural confidence and improved affordability. Buyers remain selective, favouring well-presented properties, while lifestyle appeal and potential expat demand continue to underpin activity.

Viticulture markets remain selective as oversupply and export pressures weigh on margins. Buyers are prioritising vineyards with strong contracts, quality production and operational resilience, while turnkey assets attract stronger interest.

Horticulture remains led by strong kiwifruit returns, supporting firm land values. Demand is strongest for premium varieties and turnkey orchards, with buyers also factoring rising supply chain and cost pressures.

Pastoral demand remains underpinned by strong export returns and firm cattle pricing. Buyers are prioritising productive, low-cost operations, while policy, forestry changes and compliance continue to influence decision-making.

Dairy demand is strengthening as lending conditions improve and banks show greater appetite to support the sector. With dairy viewed as a low-risk, high-return land asset, buyers are showing strong interest in quality, scalable farms.

Lifestyle confidence is lifting as buyers refocus on quality and pricing aligns with market reality. Lower rates and improved connectivity are supporting steady demand across key regions.

Pastoral sentiment is steadying, supported by easing rates and firm returns. Quality breeding and finishing country with good infrastructure continues to hold value despite tighter margins.