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54 properties from $135K to $1416K

Median Price

$443K

Avg Size

4,542 sq ft

Listings

54

Living in Whakatāne

What American expats need to know about New Zealand

Visa

Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa — points-based system requiring a skilled job offer in NZ. New pathways opening August 2026 for trades workers and those with 5+ years experience. Accredited Employer Work Visa is the faster route if you already have a job offer.

Cost of Living

Excluding rent, a single person needs ~$1,020 USD/mo; a family of four ~$3,720 USD/mo. Rent (1-bed, city center): Auckland ~$1,275, Wellington ~$1,045, Christchurch ~$810. Groceries run NZ$25-35/day per person. Overall 10-25% below US major cities.

Key Fact

NZ has strict biosecurity laws — importing food, plants, or outdoor gear can result in heavy fines. The work-life balance is exceptional, but the job market is small and remote from everywhere.

Life in New Zealand

Morning surf before work, weekends tramping through Lord-of-the-Rings landscapes, and a laid-back culture where shoes are optional and nature is never more than ten minutes away.

54 Listings in Whakatāne

8 Kingi Place, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$135,110

8 Kingi Place, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

1 bed7,976 sq fthouse
69 McKenzie Street, Taneatua, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$212,400

69 McKenzie Street, Taneatua, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds8,708 sq fthouse
39a Churchill Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$262,550

39a Churchill Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds5,339 sq fthouse
4A Kanuka Place, Edgecumbe, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$262,550

4A Kanuka Place, Edgecumbe, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds3,821 sq fthouse
5/72 Landing Road, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$264,910

5/72 Landing Road, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

2 bedstownhouse
18 Paterson Place, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$289,100

18 Paterson Place, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds6,910 sq fthouse
67C Goulstone Road, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$312,110

67C Goulstone Road, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

2 bedshouse
19 Stewart Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$312,700

19 Stewart Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds4,930 sq fthouse
41 College Road, Edgecumbe, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$324,500

41 College Road, Edgecumbe, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds10,893 sq fthouse
41 Bracken Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$339,250

41 Bracken Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds4,682 sq fthouse
1/160 King Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$341,610

1/160 King Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

2 bedshouse
93B King Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$351,050

93B King Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

2 bedstownhouse
11 Anzac Avenue, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$365,210

11 Anzac Avenue, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds4,252 sq fthouse
27a Pouwhare Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$368,750

27a Pouwhare Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

2 bedsapartment
44a McGarvey Road, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$371,700

44a McGarvey Road, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

2 beds5,920 sq fthouse
10 Mananui Crescent, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$374,650

10 Mananui Crescent, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds8,708 sq fthouse
13 Fraser Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$382,910

13 Fraser Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds12,195 sq fthouse
72A Victoria Avenue, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$400,610

72A Victoria Avenue, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

2 bedshouse
16a Crete Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$404,150

16a Crete Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds4,801 sq fthouse
25B James Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$407,100

25B James Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 bedstownhouse
15A James Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$407,100

15A James Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds10,323 sq fthouse
41 Barry Avenue, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$407,100

41 Barry Avenue, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds9,278 sq fthouse
46 Landing Road, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$410,050

46 Landing Road, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds4,123 sq fthouse
2B Rambler Drive, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$424,210

2B Rambler Drive, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

4 bedshouse
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