The Dream Team

HOW TO SAVE WATER BEYOND SHORTER SHOWERS!

February 12, 2020

The current water shortage may continue to worsen as the weather forecast does not predict any rain in the near future. This summer has been one of the driest on record and there is a need to go above and beyond normal efforts to conserve water. Here's some tips that could p...

WHATIPU & MT DONALD MCLEAN SUMMIT WALK

February 9, 2020

Category: Easy Duration: 20 - 30mins Rating: 9/10Drive to Huia and make sure you stop to buy supplies from the famous Huia Store. Once at Whatipu you've got the choice to either go left towards the beach or right to explore caves. I love the rugged bea...

SUMMER SELLING!

January 16, 2020

Summer is a hot time of the year to sell and recent promising median price gains are compelling people to reconsider waiting to put their home on the market. Additionally, properties available for sale have declined and are holding back sales activity. So in short, there are...

TE HENGA WALK

November 18, 2019

Category: Easy/Medium Duration: 2 1/4 hours Rating: 10/10This walk is one of my favourites! Head to Bethells Beach and park just after you cross the bridge. At the very beginning there is a broken bridge but don't le...

MERCER BAY & COMANS TRACK

October 6, 2019

Category: Medium Duration: 2 1/4 hours Rating: 10/10Whenever we have overseas guests staying I usually take them on the Mercer Bay Loop walk as it is relatively easy and the views a...

HOW TO BE A FIRST HOME BUYER

September 20, 2019

Whether you're looking to purchase your first home or your first investment property, if you're a new property buyer, it can be daunting to navigate today's market. Our Barfoot & Thompson Director Kiri Barfoot shares some tips.Save, save, and save some moreThere’s no getti...

UPPER NIHOTUPU RESERVOIR WALK

September 6, 2019

Category: Easy Duration: 80mins Rating: 10/10This is a lovely bush walk where there are waterfalls, reservoir lake, striking dam face and views. We did this walk last Septembe...

THE ZIG ZAG TRACK

August 2, 2019

Category: Easy Duration: 40 minutes Rating: 8/10 If you are wanting an easy bush walk to do then the Zig Zag Track is perfect for you. It starts on Park Road in Titirangi and heads ...

WHY WE LOVE RENOVATION SHOWS

July 26, 2019

Anyone who has undertaken a home renovation, even a small one, will tell you that while the end result can be hugely rewarding – the journey can be super stressful. From living in a temporary disaster zone, to budget blowouts, we can often be left wondering why we ev...

WHITE'S BEACH WALK

July 10, 2019

Category: Easy /Medium Duration: 70 minutes Rating: 9/10Head to Piha and stop at the Piha Store for some delicious picnic food. I love their Affogato coffee with vanilla ice cream and their quiches. Drive to the far north end of Pi...