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Is Your POD, Your POV?
The real estate industry is one of the most competitive sectors globally. Every day, thousands of professionals jockey for client trust and attention. It’s an environment where the question “What’s your Point of Difference (POD)?” has never been more pressing.
1 day ago4 min read


ANZAC Day 2025 “Happiness is Freedom, Freedom is Courage”
As the sun rises on ANZAC Day 2025, many of us will pause to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who came before us. For me, it’s also a deeply personal time. I think of my grandfather, Ernie “Wiggy” Kempton, known to me simply as Pop.
1 day ago4 min read


Reforming the Tenancy Tribunal as applications increase
It was great to see the recent article in the Property Investor Magazine that I featured in looking at how we can reform and speed up the process of the Tenancy Tribunal.
1 day ago3 min read


New Zealand construction activity declines as crane numbers hit nine-year low
The latest Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Crane Index for Q1 2025 reveals a construction sector facing significant challenges across New Zealand, with long-term crane numbers falling to their lowest levels since 2016.
Apr 173 min read


Real Care App Launches in New Zealand to Support Real Estate Professionals' Mental Wellbeing
The RiSE Initiative proudly announces the official launch of the Real Care app in New Zealand, providing real estate professionals with a free, evidence-based wellness tool designed to address the unique mental health challenges within the industry.
Apr 162 min read


Is Your Chimp Running the Show?
I recently read The Chimp Paradox by Dr. Steve Peters—and now I can’t stop blaming a fictional monkey for half the things I say and do.
Apr 142 min read


LJ Hooker reacts to OCR announcement
The Reserve Bank’s decision to lower the Official Cash Rate to 3.5% is a welcome signal for New Zealand’s property market, particularly as
Apr 101 min read


23 year agent old building a personal brand and achieving outstanding results
As we continue to celebrate the rising stars of real estate under 25, Adam Janda of First National Real Estate | Salisbury stands out as a d
Apr 82 min read


Leading the charge: Why real estate leadership is a daily commitment to living ‘above the line’
Leadership isn’t a title you wear or a task you tick off your to-do list—it’s a daily commitment.
Apr 83 min read


The Harcourts Foundation Partners with Miracle Babies
The Harcourts Foundation has proudly announced its support for the Miracle Babies Foundation by funding the production and delivery of 100 N
Apr 82 min read


From good to great: 10 rules for growing a rockstar real estate business
Success in business doesn’t happen by accident.
Apr 23 min read


Empowering success
Recently I was reminded of the old adage ‘you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink’ by a business colleague when they were
Mar 313 min read
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