Blog: Local Guides & Tips for Guests and Owners

Local guides and notes for owners

Things to do in Wānaka: a local guide for every season: Lake swims, Roys Peak, Rob Roy Glacier, wineries and easy walks. Our guide to Wānaka for guests staying a weekend or a week.

Wānaka in winter: skiing, snow and slow days by the fire: Cardrona, Treble Cone, Snow Farm and what to do on a rest day. How to plan a winter break in Wānaka.

Things to do on Waiheke Island: beaches, walks and villages: Ferry tips, the best swimming beaches, coastal walks and where to eat. A practical guide to Waiheke for first-time and returning visitors.

A guide to Waiheke vineyards and cellar doors: Where to taste, where to book lunch and how to plan a day among Waiheke's vineyards without needing a car.

48 hours in Auckland city: a weekend in the CBD: Galleries, harbour ferries, Ponsonby and K Road. How to spend two days in central Auckland, mostly on foot.

Short-term or long-term letting: which suits your property?: Income, time, wear and flexibility compared. A plain guide for New Zealand owners choosing between holiday letting and a long-term tenancy.

How to get your holiday home ready for guests: Furnishing, photos, cleaning and the small touches that lead to five-star reviews. A checklist for new short-term rental owners.

Healthy Homes standards: a plain guide for landlords: The five Healthy Homes standards explained: heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught stopping, plus the paperwork landlords need.

Renting in Auckland: what to have ready before you apply: References, ID, proof of income and what to check at a viewing. How to put together a strong rental application in Auckland.

Living in Te Atatū Peninsula: a guide for renters: Parks, harbour walks, cafés and an easy run into the city. What it's like to live on the Te Atatū Peninsula in West Auckland.

Where to stay on Waiheke Island: Oneroa, Matiatia or Onetangi?: Which part of Waiheke suits you best? A local's comparison of Oneroa, Matiatia, Palm Beach and Onetangi for couples, families and wine lovers.

How to get to Waiheke Island from Auckland: ferry guide: Passenger ferries, the car ferry, travel times and tips for getting from Auckland city or the airport to Waiheke Island.

Best time to visit Wānaka: a season-by-season guide: Summer lake days, autumn colour, winter skiing or quiet spring walks. When to visit Wānaka, and what each season is like.

Is Airbnb worth it in New Zealand? What owners should know: Income, costs, tax, GST and time. An honest look at whether short-term letting is worth it for New Zealand property owners.

What does a property manager do in New Zealand?: Tenant screening, bond, inspections, Healthy Homes and guest care. What a good property manager handles, and the questions to ask before you choose one.

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