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Mana Tahapehi

Residential, Commercial and Lifestyle Sales and Marketing

Bayleys Real Estate Ltd, Waiheke and Great Barrier,
Licensed under the REA Act 2008
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No1 in Office 2024 2025
Top 5 Percent of Bayleys Salespeople 2025 2026
500 Million Dollar Club

Mana Tahapehi

Residential, Commercial and Lifestyle Sales and Marketing

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Bayleys Real Estate Ltd, Waiheke and Great Barrier,Licensed under the REA Act 2008

Mana Tahapehi brings a considered, personal approach to real estate on Waiheke Island, shaped by more than two decades of experience, local insight and a genuine commitment to his clients.

Having spent most of his life connected to Waiheke, Mana has a natural understanding of the island, its people and its property market. Since joining Bayleys Waiheke in 2005, he has become a long-standing presence in the local market, recognised for his integrity, discretion, and consistently delivering strong results for his clients.

Real estate is more than a profession to Mana, it is a craft he has developed over many years. Known for his calm and measured approach, he works closely with each client to create a tailored strategy that reflects both the property and the individual circumstances surrounding the sale.

Mana believes that considered preparation, clear communication and a genuine understanding of his clients’ priorities are central to achieving the best possible results. His ability to manage complex negotiations while maintaining a smooth, well-structured process has earned him the trust of Waiheke property owners across generations.

Deeply connected to island life and community, Mana enjoys golf, time with family, and making the most of everything Waiheke has to offer.

For those considering a move on Waiheke, Mana provides discreet, informed guidance grounded in experience and a deep understanding of the island and its property market.

As your partner in the process, it’s all about achieving the best result for you.

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Client testimonials

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Worked super hard to get us a good timely deal in a tough market. There were quite few smaller negatives about the property they had to get buyers over the line with, without compromising much on price. Great job! Kerryn

T Atkinson, K Butler, C Stanger & H Twomey
March 2025
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Mana worked super hard to get us a good, timely deal in a tough market. There were a few smaller negatives about the property, but he got buyers over the line without compromising on price. Great job!

K Butler
March 2025
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Mana was professional and honest in his price assessment. He kept in regular contact throughout the process.

I & L McMurtrie
December 2024
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Trust. As a vendor agent, Mana has built a reputation island-wide for making deals work with fairness and a level of honesty not always seen in the industry.

G & K Bach
August 2024
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We enjoy working with Mana, who has sold us three properties on Waiheke and helped us sell one. He’s responsive and always has both parties’ best interests in mind. The first person I’d recommend to anyone interested in property on Waiheke.

R Spitz & D Radcliffe
August 2024
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Great communication and honest negotiation. All-round top-notch support through our first-time buying process.

S Alexandra
August 2024
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Great communication from Mana gave us confidence about our choices and the market.

L Driver & E Hughes
May 2024
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We had a great experience selling with Mana. Communication was clear and open throughout, expectations were set early, and he understood the emotional aspects of selling a family home while addressing issues pragmatically.

S Taylor
March 2024
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Mana has been great to deal with. A successful process.

B O'Leary
February 2024
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Mana was very easy to deal with and kept me updated.

C Durry
January 2024
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We are very happy with our agent’s friendly expertise.

C & E Staheli
November 2023
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Mana was incredibly helpful with all his knowledge and calming presence. He made the sale of our home a pleasant experience.

N & K Winger
November 2023
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Mana handled both the sale and purchase for us. Highly recommend!

D & L Watson
November 2023
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We would (and already do) recommend Mana for his local expertise on Waiheke, his interpersonal skills, and his professional, efficient approach.

D & J Havercroft
November 2023
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The paperwork was straightforward, the crew easy to deal with, the process well explained, and the fees reasonable. For what can be a stressful process, the team made it as stress-free as possible.

A & E Hunt
October 2023
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We were blown away by Mana’s professionalism and dedication to bringing about the outcome we had hoped to achieve.

H & T Thickpenny
July 2023
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When purchasing our house, Mana provided prompt and courteous service. Easy to make appointments, and he had great information to answer questions. We got a very satisfactory result.

B & V Whitehead
May 2023
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Great experience! Knowledgeable, personable, and professional service.

P Foster
March 2023
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We’ve known Mana for over 12 years, and he has never let us down. He’s helped us buy and sell three houses and always done a great job.

S & K Cook
February 2023
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Amazing effort to conduct a sale within three days. Very impressed with service, communication, and result. Thank you, Team Mana!

C Allinson
January 2023
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Fantastic service. Very friendly and helpful.

N Kukulka
April 2022
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Really enjoyed working with Mana on this property purchase. He kept me informed at all times and was engaged with the process, even though it was a lower-end property. Excellent experience.

J White
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Worked super hard to get us a good timely deal in a tough market. There were quite few smaller negatives about the property they had to get buyers over the line with, without compromising much on price. Great job! Kerryn

T Atkinson, K Butler, C Stanger & H Twomey
March 2025
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Mana worked super hard to get us a good, timely deal in a tough market. There were a few smaller negatives about the property, but he got buyers over the line without compromising on price. Great job!

K Butler
March 2025
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Mana was professional and honest in his price assessment. He kept in regular contact throughout the process.

I & L McMurtrie
December 2024
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Trust. As a vendor agent, Mana has built a reputation island-wide for making deals work with fairness and a level of honesty not always seen in the industry.

G & K Bach
August 2024
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We enjoy working with Mana, who has sold us three properties on Waiheke and helped us sell one. He’s responsive and always has both parties’ best interests in mind. The first person I’d recommend to anyone interested in property on Waiheke.

R Spitz & D Radcliffe
August 2024
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Great communication and honest negotiation. All-round top-notch support through our first-time buying process.

S Alexandra
August 2024
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Great communication from Mana gave us confidence about our choices and the market.

L Driver & E Hughes
May 2024
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We had a great experience selling with Mana. Communication was clear and open throughout, expectations were set early, and he understood the emotional aspects of selling a family home while addressing issues pragmatically.

S Taylor
March 2024
Verified by
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Mana has been great to deal with. A successful process.

B O'Leary
February 2024
Verified by
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Mana was very easy to deal with and kept me updated.

C Durry
January 2024
Verified by
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We are very happy with our agent’s friendly expertise.

C & E Staheli
November 2023
Verified by
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Mana was incredibly helpful with all his knowledge and calming presence. He made the sale of our home a pleasant experience.

N & K Winger
November 2023
Verified by
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Mana handled both the sale and purchase for us. Highly recommend!

D & L Watson
November 2023
Verified by
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We would (and already do) recommend Mana for his local expertise on Waiheke, his interpersonal skills, and his professional, efficient approach.

D & J Havercroft
November 2023
Verified by
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The paperwork was straightforward, the crew easy to deal with, the process well explained, and the fees reasonable. For what can be a stressful process, the team made it as stress-free as possible.

A & E Hunt
October 2023
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We were blown away by Mana’s professionalism and dedication to bringing about the outcome we had hoped to achieve.

H & T Thickpenny
July 2023
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When purchasing our house, Mana provided prompt and courteous service. Easy to make appointments, and he had great information to answer questions. We got a very satisfactory result.

B & V Whitehead
May 2023
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Great experience! Knowledgeable, personable, and professional service.

P Foster
March 2023
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We’ve known Mana for over 12 years, and he has never let us down. He’s helped us buy and sell three houses and always done a great job.

S & K Cook
February 2023
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Amazing effort to conduct a sale within three days. Very impressed with service, communication, and result. Thank you, Team Mana!

C Allinson
January 2023
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Fantastic service. Very friendly and helpful.

N Kukulka
April 2022
quotequote

Really enjoyed working with Mana on this property purchase. He kept me informed at all times and was engaged with the process, even though it was a lower-end property. Excellent experience.

J White
quotequote

Worked super hard to get us a good timely deal in a tough market. There were quite few smaller negatives about the property they had to get buyers over the line with, without compromising much on price. Great job! Kerryn

T Atkinson, K Butler, C Stanger & H Twomey
March 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Mana worked super hard to get us a good, timely deal in a tough market. There were a few smaller negatives about the property, but he got buyers over the line without compromising on price. Great job!

K Butler
March 2025
quotequote

Mana was professional and honest in his price assessment. He kept in regular contact throughout the process.

I & L McMurtrie
December 2024
Verified by
quotequote

Trust. As a vendor agent, Mana has built a reputation island-wide for making deals work with fairness and a level of honesty not always seen in the industry.

G & K Bach
August 2024
quotequote

We enjoy working with Mana, who has sold us three properties on Waiheke and helped us sell one. He’s responsive and always has both parties’ best interests in mind. The first person I’d recommend to anyone interested in property on Waiheke.

R Spitz & D Radcliffe
August 2024
quotequote

Great communication and honest negotiation. All-round top-notch support through our first-time buying process.

S Alexandra
August 2024
quotequote

Great communication from Mana gave us confidence about our choices and the market.

L Driver & E Hughes
May 2024
Verified by
quotequote

We had a great experience selling with Mana. Communication was clear and open throughout, expectations were set early, and he understood the emotional aspects of selling a family home while addressing issues pragmatically.

S Taylor
March 2024
Verified by
quotequote

Mana has been great to deal with. A successful process.

B O'Leary
February 2024
Verified by
quotequote

Mana was very easy to deal with and kept me updated.

C Durry
January 2024
Verified by
quotequote

We are very happy with our agent’s friendly expertise.

C & E Staheli
November 2023
Verified by
quotequote

Mana was incredibly helpful with all his knowledge and calming presence. He made the sale of our home a pleasant experience.

N & K Winger
November 2023
Verified by
quotequote

Mana handled both the sale and purchase for us. Highly recommend!

D & L Watson
November 2023
Verified by
quotequote

We would (and already do) recommend Mana for his local expertise on Waiheke, his interpersonal skills, and his professional, efficient approach.

D & J Havercroft
November 2023
Verified by
quotequote

The paperwork was straightforward, the crew easy to deal with, the process well explained, and the fees reasonable. For what can be a stressful process, the team made it as stress-free as possible.

A & E Hunt
October 2023
Verified by
quotequote

We were blown away by Mana’s professionalism and dedication to bringing about the outcome we had hoped to achieve.

H & T Thickpenny
July 2023
quotequote

When purchasing our house, Mana provided prompt and courteous service. Easy to make appointments, and he had great information to answer questions. We got a very satisfactory result.

B & V Whitehead
May 2023
quotequote

Great experience! Knowledgeable, personable, and professional service.

P Foster
March 2023
quotequote

We’ve known Mana for over 12 years, and he has never let us down. He’s helped us buy and sell three houses and always done a great job.

S & K Cook
February 2023
quotequote

Amazing effort to conduct a sale within three days. Very impressed with service, communication, and result. Thank you, Team Mana!

C Allinson
January 2023
quotequote

Fantastic service. Very friendly and helpful.

N Kukulka
April 2022
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Really enjoyed working with Mana on this property purchase. He kept me informed at all times and was engaged with the process, even though it was a lower-end property. Excellent experience.

J White

About the area

Waiheke Island is in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand 17.7 km (about 35 minutes by ferry) from Auckland. Of the Hauraki Gulf islands, the most populated and the most accessible by regular ferry and air services. Waiheke is the third most populated island in New Zealand, after the North and South Islands. Waiheke Island has a permanent population of around 8,000 residents. Much of the population lives close to the western end of Waiheke Island, at or close to an east-west isthmus between Huruhi Bay and Oneroa Bay which, at its narrowest, is only 600 metres wide.

Waiheke Island is a picturesque blend of farmland, forest, beaches, vineyards and olive groves. There is a great range of activities on Waiheke. Options include sightseeing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, a relaxed vineyard tour and much more. The delectable cuisine on offer is complemented by a range of award-winning wines produced at the island's many wineries. Significant industries on the island include wine-making, olive production, tourism and arts, crafts. Home to many artists, singers, musicians and alternative health practitioners. Two primary schools, a high school, a local market and a fantastic, friendly community!

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