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51 properties from $135K to $1416K

Median Price

$457K

Avg Size

11,194 sq ft

Listings

51

51 Listings in Whakatāne

8 Kingi Place, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$135K

8 Kingi Place, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

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

$212K

69 McKenzie Street, Taneatua, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

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

$263K

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

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

$263K

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

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

$265K

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

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

$289K

18 Paterson Place, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

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

$312K

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

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

$313K

19 Stewart Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds4,930 sq fthouse
41 Bracken Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$339K

41 Bracken Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

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

$342K

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

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

$351K

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

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

$365K

11 Anzac Avenue, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds4,252 sq fthouse
44a McGarvey Road, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$372K

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

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

$375K

10 Mananui Crescent, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

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

$383K

13 Fraser Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

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

$401K

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

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

$404K

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

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

$407K

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

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

$407K

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

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

$407K

41 Barry Avenue, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds9,278 sq fthouse
2B Rambler Drive, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$424K

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

4 bedshouse
17 and 17A Sullivan Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$428K

17 and 17A Sullivan Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

4 beds9,472 sq fthouse
7 Natana Place, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$428K

7 Natana Place, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

4 beds7,513 sq fthouse
16A Kowhai Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

$441K

16A Kowhai Street, Whakatane, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

3 beds5,220 sq fthouse
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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.

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