Linda's Latest August 2026
Linda's Latest August 2026
Hello
It has been a while since I have sent out Linda's Latest; the reason is I have moved my residence from Kaikoura to Christchurch to be closer to my children. So de Vine Real Estate has also relocated to Christchurch where the business will continue to specialise in devine luxury properties ; offering a devine experience selling or buying with Linda's 47 years of experience to guide you and get the desired outcomes for all involved.
Speaking five languages Linda will happily assist those whose native language is French, German, Spanish or Japanese to navigate real estate buying or selling in New Zealand.
De Vine Real Estate will have a presence in Kaikoura and can happily offer to help clients anywhere in Christchurch through to Kaikoura. Linda applies her experience selling over 500 properties worth over $200 million of sales to find the best way, often coming up with different solutions for every situation. This invaluable knowledge is available to anyone, so if you know of someone wanting to sell in the above areas Linda would love to hear from you.
From REINZ's press release - quotes from Lizzy Ryley, REINZ CE: "The market continues to show signs of becoming more settled, but there is no single national story. The New Zealand housing market has become a series of local markets moving at different speeds... making the local knowledge of trusted real estate professionals more important than ever."
"Our members continue to tell us that people are taking a thoughtful and informed approach to buying and selling property. Interest rates remain an important influence, but they're only one part of the picture... we're not seeing a single event prompting buyers or sellers to suddenly change course."
If you are thinking of selling or just want to know what your property is worth in the current market please do not hesitate to reach out to me or if I can be of any assistance in any way.
Best wishes,
Linda
Canterbury Sales Statistics for June 2026
For Sale
253 Mackenzies Road, Waipara | Waipara Vineyard Lifestyle
Tucked away in the heart of the Waipara Valley on the sunny North Canterbury plains, in an area of microclimate that makes it a little warmer than most of North Canterbury, sits this 15.7ha lush rural lifestyle block with the Weka Creek on one boundary.
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines are currently producing on 8 ha of the block, having been planted in 2002. The managed vineyard has been kept immaculate by the current owner. Poplar, macrocarpa and pine trees form shelter belts on the boundaries. There is a pine forest and large river flat that is currently not planted or producing.
Water is a feature of this horticultural land, with not only the Weka Creek flowing along one boundary, but also a water allocation of 7,000,000 litres per annum from the Weka Plains Irrigation scheme ( series of reservoirs serve the valley) for irrigating the vines or any crops you chose to grow - tomatoes were a feature in this area before wine!
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Town supply water is available for human use in the lunchroom.
Improvements on the property include two forty foot containers; for nets and personal storage,
Two twenty foot containers house a quad bike in one and vineyard maintenance items in the other.
The 17.5m x 9m Versatile four bay shed has the work shop and irrigation bay, a storage bay and a comfortable lunchroom and bathroom.
A separate Total span double garage has a separate smoko room adjacent.
Enjoy the peace and quiet, surrounded by nature immersing yourself with a glass of your wine, as you gaze out on an evening over the vines to watch the stunning evening sky turning from spectacular sunset into a starlit night sky.
With the views, the river and easy access to a sealed road, this area is considered the "Golden Mile of Waipara" ; after of 24 years of ownership it is now time to let an new owner prosper from the combination of the climate, the great soil and the water supply making this a valuable property to invest in and own.
Viewing is by appointment only .
Call Linda for more information and to arrange your viewing.
For Sale $1,250,000
Land size 15.70ha
Building size 162sqm
Contact
Linda de Vine
021 923 276
Testamonials
Great Local Knowledge & Professional Approach
We were very fortunate to have purchased our house through Linda years ago and then chose her to be our agent again. Not an easy market to find a buyer in but she found one for us and we appreciated all the effort put in to making this a success.
Vendor 231A Beach Road, Kaikoura March 2026
