New Plymouth

Brad Letica

Brad is known for being honest and upfront. This, combined with his ability to communicate with people from all "walks of life", makes him a valuable asset to Harcourts New Plymouth. He has spent his working life dealing with clients and providing the very best in customer service. Brad has the unique ability to "read" each client and know exactly what kind of property decision would best suit their individual needs. Brad believes that honesty, transparency, & integrity are key to his success. Having lived in New Plymouth for 20 years, Brad knows the value of having a good name and quality reputation. With the experience of being a member of Harcourts "TEAM GREEN" for three years, brad has learnt excellent negotiating skills which is paramount in achieving top sales results for home owners. Brad would like to be known for being motivated & versatile when it comes to his role as a Harcourts Marketing consultant and a professional negotiator. For serious Real Estate advise contact him today!!

Bruce Woodhead

Cath Matthews

What an outstanding place to be working in real estate! "Taranaki is, diverse and wonderful in all that it has to offer", says Cath. Being passionate about this region, Cath's rural real estate role at Harcourts brings with it the privilege of helping others to achieve their real estate goals and dreams. Her personal enjoyment and success in this business is due in no small part to working in an excellent, forward focused company, with a very strong team of agents. Many locals are unaware of the size of the Harcourts rural team with over 130 experienced consultants nationwide. "We really have the country covered", says Cath. "Knowledge is important" says Cath, who provides a committed service when assisting rural clients in preparing land for subdivision or selling existing lifestyle blocks and farms. Correct information helps clients understand the process, smooth the way and deliver successful outcomes. So if you are in the market to buy or sell a rural or lifestyle property, give Cath a call. You will find the possibilities are wide open.

Denise Ries-Woodhead

Denise has been selling residential Real Estate for Harcourts since 1990 and enjoys friendly, professional communication with people. She has an energetic and positive approach dedicating herself to helping her clients achieve their goals, successfully selling their properties. The key to her success is understanding buyers and sellers, listening to what they say. She makes a personal commitment to them on a one to one basis. Denise grew up in Oakura and gained S.C. and U.E. qualifications in New Plymouth, followed by a diploma in Journalism from Wellington Polytechnic. She has travelled and lived overseas for many years. This gave her the opportunity to gather a wealth of experience meeting people from all walks of life and enjoying many different fields of employment. Denise enjoys swimming, snorkeling, and fishing amongst other pursuits. She also has a passion for animals and lives on a farmlet with her partner caring for livestock, chooks and two very busy Border Collie dogs. If you want to sell your property or farmlet in the Oakura, Okato and New Plymouth areas, and you want guaranteed service and rewarding results, please call me.

Gina McKie

Graeme Rogers

We all know that Rural Real Estate people are masters in many spheres. Graeme Rogers is no exception. Growing up in the shadow of the mountain, he had school holiday jobs on various farms as a lad. But the construction industry beckoned, so Graeme spent the next 14 years as a builder, soon with his own company. Since 1990 he has been selling Taranaki Rural Real Estate, becoming Wrightson's Manager before moving over to manage Bell Block. Graeme now resides at the main office (New Plymouth) to oversee the Rural/Lifestyle sector. Family, sport and now grandchildren are a big part in Graeme's life. Playing for NP Old Boys for 20 years and still playing squash for his Waitara Club. In their busy spare time, Graeme and Helen also farm a top finishing unit at Brixton, proving that he really does know what he's doing in the farming world. Most of all Graeme enjoys being with people. He relates easily with an understanding of farming, building, management and business approaches. He is friendly and professional. He takes his Real Estate responsibilities seriously and pays attention to detail. Graeme always enjoys a challenge and doesn't give in.

Ian Gundesen

30 years in Real Estate and loving everyday of it. Gundy says you know you’ve done a good job when your clients and Solicitors refer people to you. Gundy’s ability to negotiate and close deals to both the satisfaction of vendors and buyers is legendary, as are his auctioneering skills. He has been New Zealand’s No 1 strike rate Auctioneer (selling under the hammer) 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Averaging 91% Blessed with a wonderful sense of humour and amazing recall ability his favourite quote: “Enjoy every day as if it’s your last because one day you’ll be right” If you would like to participate in Stress Free Real Estate phone Gundy

Jack Kurta

Jack Kurta is a Shareholder in the Harcourts Taranaki Franchise and currently the number one salesperson for Harcourts New Plymouth office 2005/2006. Jack is assisted by his wife Paula and together they have over 40 years Real Estate experience, consistently achieving in the top 5% Nationwide. Jack has spent the majority of his time based in New Plymouth. After graduating from Massey University with a double major in Psychology and Sociology, (early 1970s) Jack assumed the role of Company Secretary/ Partner in his families Fish Exporting Co, a fascinating career to say the least. Far removed from his University qualifications. In 1980 he entered Real Estate. Salesperson, Business Owner (1991-1999), Salesperson and once again Business Owner/Partner in one of Taranaki’s leading Real Estate operations. He is passionate about his golf (current handicap 3) and escapes every now and then as a release from his busy career. For an indepth knowledge of New Plymouth Real Estate call Jack & Paula.

Janice Waitere-Cross

Proud to be born and raised in New Plymouth the energy capital of New Zealand. I am a qualified chef and have enjoyed working in the oil industry cooking on the land-based rigs. I have also spent sometime in safety roles on Taranaki’s petrochemical plants. I am the proud mother of two young men and love living in the rural outskirts of the city with my miniature horse, 6 chooks 1 rooster and 4 dogs. In my spare time I make rather sad attempts to “hang ten “, and ride my dirt bike. Having previously been a personal assistant to a very successful Harcourts agent I found it extremely rewarding helping people find the property of their dreams, it is now the right time in my life to pursue a full time career in real estate with the backing of the highly experienced and successful Harcourts team.

Janine Slootweg-Zwart

Janine, who was born and raised in the Netherlands, moved to New Plymouth three years ago with her husband and two children. She is an active person in the community of New Plymouth, involved in all kinds of sports and loves the great outdoors of New Zealand. Janine has a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management and worked for the past eight years as contract manager for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines negotiating catering contracts worldwide. She became very interested in Real Estate when she was looking for a home for her family and decided to start studying for the Real Estate certificate. This has now been completed as well as various training sessions at the Harcourts Academy. Her trustful, professional way of working and her ability to listen to your needs, will make you a happy customer. We invite you to give Janine a call!

Jenny Bunn

John Smith

A.R.E.I.N.Z. Dip Valuation

Lisa Weston

Lisa has been with Harcourts now for over 8 Years. She took 2 years from Real Estate Sales to work as a Mortgage Broker for the Harcourts in-house team, Mortgage Express, but property is where her real passion lies. 'Service with a smile' could be Lisa's motto, as her goal is to offer exemplary service and to use her negotiation skills, integrity, commitment and expertise to bring about a successful result for both seller and purchaser. Lisa is determined to do the best for the people she works with, and looks to ensure your move is a positive experience. Tak advantage of Lisa's friendly, non pushy professionalism and feel cofident to talk to her about your next move.

Mary-Anne Terry

Meika Perry

Paula Petersen

Robyn Prentice

Time flies when you're having fun, and my eleven years in Real Estate have certainly flown by. I love the Real Estate business. The challenges, problem solving and negotiating deals make for a fascinating life. I guess being an eternal optimist helps, just as it does with my golf; I never give up until the putt goes down! My enjoyment and success in this business is due in no small part to working in an excellent, forward focused company, with a very strong team of positive colleagues. I look forward to the opportunity of talking with you on any matters of Real Estate which may be of interest to you at the moment.

Sherryl Willis

Val Neil

Raised in rural Taranaki, I have a great affinity with the outdoors, so I am thrilled to return to my old stomping grounds! After 15 years in the retail sector, I have an excellent background in sales, marketing and management. With 5 years experience in real estate, I offer you the opportunity to work alongside a salesperson with the utmost honesty, integrity and the skills required to help you to achieve your dreams. The Sales Consultant you choose to help market your home or to provide advice on the purchase of your next property is an extremely important decision. It is essential to get the best service available and the best results possible during one of the more stressful events of most peoples’ lives. Through my personal commitment to my clientele and the knowledge I have accumulated, my references speak for themselves. They come from “just folks” from all walks of life and in many different circumstances. My marketing skills enable me to maximize every last dollar for my sellers. This quality has helped me to build a satisfied client base who offered regular repeat business. Buyers? Tell me what you are looking for and I will go above and beyond to seek it out!!

Vanessa Hedley

Originally from Cape Town, South Africa. Vanessa's first visit to New Zealand was to meet her husband's family. They loved being in New Plymouth so much and thought it would be a great place to raise their family and 20 years later are still here and loving it. Vanessa has worked in Real Estate as a PA for over 10 years, giving her the knowledge and experience to be a great Property Specialist. Vanessa believes "The ultimate in Real Estate is having a really happy seller and purchaser on the sale of a property, and then you know you've done a great job". Having travelled and worked overseas Vanessa has the confidence to chat to people from all walks of life. So whether you want to Buy, Sell or just have a friendly chat about the Real Estate Market then don't hesitate to give Vanessa a call, email or txt, she would love to hear from you.

Zay Griffith

Zay spent many years travelling outside of New Zealand before settling back here in her home town many years ago to raise her family. Her overseas experiences have given Zay knowledge and wisdom of how best to relate to the many different people she meets in this industry and one of her main strengths is her ability to deal with others in an honest and understanding way. As a business person, she realises that results are the key. Her clients find her professionalism and her willingness to serve to be her strongest characteristics. As a result she is often referred by former clients as a person whose personal service qualities stand out way above the rest. Zay has consistently been in the top three agents in the New Plymouth office for the past 6 years. Having recently reached the 11 year milestone for Harcourts and reaching the top 75 for Harcourts Nationally 2011, she has proved her superior abilities in the Real Estate Industry. Real estate transactions are major decisions that must be handled with care and as a consultant Zay knows the need for the process of selling a property to be done smoothly and efficiently with a minimum of stress to her clients. Zay is someone you can trust and feel comfortable with. Her energy and business accuracy create a sense of confidence. One call to her will prove it.