Region Four - Nelson/Marlborough, Canterbury/Westland

Rachel Dovey

Company: Bayleys Christchurch

Location: Riccarton, Christchurch

M: 027 268 5550

More about Rachel

Highly-experienced real estate management professional Rachel Dovey heads up Bayleys Canterbury’s multiple sales teams at an executive level – overseeing the agency’s regional strategic operations in the incredibly diverse residential, rural and lifestyle property markets within the wider Canterbury region and Wanaka. Leading and motivating a skilled team of sales managers within Bayleys 16 offices across these two regions.

With over twenty years in real estate with Bayleys, she started her career in project marketing in Auckland and led several residential sales teams across Central Auckland for over eighteen years.

Vanessa Golightly, AREINZ

Company: Ray White Papanui

Location: Christchurch

E: [email protected]

M: 027 664 9292

More about Vanessa

Starting her real estate career in 2005, Vanessa has worked her way up from front line administration to now business owner and licensee agent, operating out of Christchurch. Vanessa holds the highest level of real estate qualifications and is passionate about elevating the real estate profession in New Zealand, aiming to establish a reputation of professionalism within the industry and working with REINZ to achieve this in her role as Ambassador.

Mark Davis, AREINZ

Company: Marlborough Real Estate 2008 Limited

Location: Blenheim

E: [email protected]

M: 027 598 0752

More about Mark

Mark successfully took over the family business in 2003 and today runs an award-winning office in the heart of Marlborough. He has a dedicated team of salespeople, property managers and administrators who themselves are all top performers in the industry.

Mark passed his agent's licence with distinction through Massey University and was rewarded with a business management trip to Disney World. The lessons learned about building a great culture with outstanding customer service are key principles in his business.

Hamish Niles, AREINZ

Company: Property Brokers

Location: Ashburton

E: [email protected]

M:027 435 6265

More about Hamish

Hamish is an Urban & Commercial Sales Consultant, and began his real estate career in 1990. He brings a wealth of industry experience to his clients and to his team. With a strong background in marketing and advertising, he provides invaluable local and industry knowledge.

Born and bred in Canterbury, Hamish headed overseas and built a successful career in both Australia and the United Kingdom. He returned to Ashburton in 1990 and began his real estate career. He specialises in both residential and commercial real estate and also is involved in commercial property management. Hamish holds a Diploma in Real Estate while also being an Associate of REINZ.

Julian Blanchard

Company: Harcourts Timaru

Location: Timaru

E: [email protected]

M: 027 228 4522

More about Julian

Starting a career in real estate in 2012, in the following decade, Julian has sold over 800 properties in the Timaru District, making him one of Harcourts' leading agents constantly in the top rankings in NZ. He is passionate about his region having a voice inside REINZ.

Rob Maskill

Company: Property Brokers

Location: Greymouth

E: [email protected]

M: 021 762 682

More about Rob

Having been born and raised in Greymouth, I do have a passion for the Coast. I have been doing real estate for 24 years with my Partner, and recently my son has joined the team, and I have found it to be a fantastic career and can say I love my job.

Whether it's meeting new people and finding their new home or moving from their old one, every day is different - and what better place to do it. I am very proud to take on the ambassador role here and look forward to passing on that knowledge I have learnt back into the industry.