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EVES Real Estate, in partnership with the Cancer Society and Tauranga City Council, brought Memory Meadows to life, a community initiative designed to honour loved ones affected by cancer, while raising funds for vital support services across the Bay of Plenty. The concept was simple. For a $5 donation, attendees received a handful of daffodil bulbs and the opportunity to plant them in memory of someone close to them. The goal was to create a field, one that, in time, will bloom as a powerful symbol of remembrance, hope, and community.

The Bay of Plenty property market remained steady through March, with consistent buyer activity and stable pricing across the region. The median sale price sat at $810,000, up 1.9% year-on-year, but down slightly by 1.8% compared to February, reflecting a small adjustment as the market continues to find balance.

On Friday 10 April, EVES was proud to support Bay Strong with The Breeze Tauranga 95.8FM, a live broadcasting event for 12 hours straight, to raise vital funds for the Western Bay Community Response Fund.

While the warmer months often feel like the natural time to list a property, selling during autumn and winter can actually present some real advantages, provided your home is presented in the best possible light. With the right preparation and marketing strategy, homes can perform exceptionally well even during the cooler, wetter months.

Tauranga is set to come alive with the sound of music as the 63rd National Jazz Festival Tauranga returns from 27 March to 6 April 2026. At EVES, we’re proud to support events that bring our communities together and this is one of the highlights on the Bay of Plenty calendar.

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but saving the deposit can often feel like the biggest hurdle. With rising property prices and everyday living costs, it can take planning, discipline and a few smart strategies to reach your goal.

The Bay of Plenty property market remained steady through February, with balanced conditions continuing across the region. The median sale price reached $825,000, representing a 3.1% increase compared to February 2025, and sitting above the $800,000 median recorded in January.

EVES Real Estate is proud to celebrate the success of several of our offices and salespeople at the 2026 RateMyAgent Awards, with multiple national, regional and suburb-level wins across the Bay of Plenty.

At EVES Property Management, we’ve seen firsthand the common mistakes that can cost landlords time, money and unnecessary stress. Here are some of the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.

With 2026 being an election year, some buyers and sellers may adopt a ‘wait and see’ approach, which could create short-term uncertainty. However, there is cautious optimism that activity will strengthen in the coming months, albeit at a measured pace.