Kate brings a fresh and highly personalised approach to real estate on Waiheke Island, blending her extensive international experience in horticulture and landscape design with a deep understanding of property. With over 30 years in the gardening and design industry, including judging flower shows worldwide, winning multiple awards for show design and directing major events such as the Ellerslie International Flower Show and the New Zealand Flower & Garden Show, Kate has honed a rare eye for detail, aesthetics and presentation. She now channels this expertise into helping sellers present their homes at their absolute best, ensuring every space, inside and out, creates an immediate emotional connection with potential buyers. This ability to combine professional real estate strategy with design insights helps her clients attract premium offers and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Having personally bought and sold multiple homes on Waiheke exclusively through Bayleys, Kate has an intimate understanding of the local market and the selling process. Her strong communication skills and genuine enjoyment of connecting with people make her approachable, responsive and highly attuned to clients’ needs. She believes that selling a home is not just a transaction but an opportunity to help her vendors facilitate their dreams through their house sale.

Kate’s connection to the community runs deep. She has volunteered for over five years as a Meals on Wheels driver, worked to encourage diversity and inclusion in sports and continues to contribute as a trustee of the Ken Maunder Park Community Trust. These commitments reflect her belief in building strong relationships and giving back, qualities that translate directly into her approach with clients.

Kate’s philosophy is simple: growing your property potential through creativity and a personalised approach that puts both the home and the client first. She is happy to visit your property with no obligation, offering advice and practical tips on elevating both the outdoor and indoor presentation to create a seamless and compelling experience for prospective buyers.

Kate encourages anyone thinking of selling to get in touch for an informal, no obligation chat - and a wander around the garden!