David first entered the real estate industry in 1985 and since then has been involved in various aspects of the industry, including the ownership of real estate companies and an involvement in property management. He holds a Diploma of Horticulture, Diploma of Business Studies (Real Estate) and is an Associate of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (AREINZ).

He has recently sold his real estate business in Tauranga to join PGG Wrightson Real Estate, as he believes it to be one of New Zealand's recognized market leaders in rural and lifestyle sales.

David has a farming background, growing up on a 400 hectare dry stock farm just out of Rotorua. Since 1988, he has owned and been involved in the horticulture industry in Te Puke.

David and his wife, Karen, reside in Te Puke and own an avocado orchard. He is a keen sportsman with a love of fishing and mountain bike riding.

David is keen to put his vast real estate knowledge, experience and skills into providing a high level of service with a high level of integrity to assist both buyers and sellers with all their real estate needs.

David is now part of a successful and dynamic team at PGG Wrightson Real Estate and we consider his positive attitude and approach will create satisfying and positive outcomes for his clients and customers with their real estate transactions. We can recommend David's services to you with confidence.

Joanne joins PGG Wrightson Real Estate with a myriad of skills and experience, having enjoyed working in executive and management positions with blue-chip organisations, American Airlines, SABRE Pacific, United Airlines, The New Zealand School of Travel & Tourism and Bright Horizons. With a strong foundation in information technology, sales and marketing, business development and education, she is well-equipped to bring her experience to the real estate industry.
Technologically savvy, Joanne knows that any effective marketing campaign requires good engaging content and effective use of today’s digital technologies and social media channels. Having most recently been a shareholder and commercial director of mydestinationmontenegro.com an online platform which showcases tourism businesses by way of content, photography, video and virtual tours.
Joanne offers a fresh open communicative approach and is passionate about customer happiness, paying attention to the smallest detail, and ensuring that she delivers an incredibly professional real estate experience every time.
She has been involved in buying and selling property overseas as well as here in New Zealand, and has developed an innate understanding of the real estate market, knowing the intricacies and what needs to be done in preparation for taking your precious asset to market.
Joanne’s positive, outgoing attitude is evident in her approach and she thrives on a challenge. In 2011, she set up a private primary school in Tivat, Montenegro called arcadiaeducation.me with the help of two business partners and Cambridge University as a means of educating her children whilst living in Montenegro.
Adept in business start-ups, she was director and owner of a reputable luxury yoga company ExhaleHoliday.com and created a children’s yoga program YogaAnimal.com. Needless to say, she attributes her flexibility and balanced outlook on life to her love of yoga and yogic philosophy,
Joanne is from Ireland, she is widely travelled, married to Steve and they have a beautiful family, all involved in a variety of sporting activities including sailing, skiing, rugby, cricket and hockey. As a family, they are passionate sailors, having enjoyed many years cruising the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas.
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