With nearly three decades in rural real estate across the Manawatū-Whanganui region and more than 44 years of farming experience in the Taihape district, Pete is widely regarded as one of Bayleys Manawatū-Whanganui’s most experienced and respected rural property specialists.

Pete’s connection to rural property began long before real estate, grounded in hands-on farming. His daily involvement in farm life provided a practical, lived understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by farmers and rural landowners.

That foundation naturally developed into a deeper interest into the buying and selling of farms. After leasing for many years, Pete and his wife Sally purchased their first farm, "Te Rangiura" 32 years ago, and since then have significantly developed and added to the property alongside a full-time career in rural real estate. He holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (soils and valuation) and a Diploma in Real Estate, with this combination of qualifications and experience underpinning a strong understanding of the operational, environmental and financial drivers of rural land value.

A former Director and Principal of Bayleys Ruapehu, Whanganui, Manawatū and Wairarapa, Pete played an instrumental role in establishing and growing Bayleys’ presence throughout the lower North Island. Today, he focuses on what he enjoys most, working directly alongside rural property owners across the Manawatū-Whanganui region, with a key focus on the Rangitīkei and Ruapehu districts.

Specialising in country, lifestyle and farm sales, Pete brings together practical, hands-on farming experience with extensive real estate expertise to deliver grounded, balanced advice. His focus is to help clients clearly understand both the opportunities and risks in every decision, supported by strong local market knowledge and technical agricultural insight.

Throughout his career, Pete has successfully marketed and sold a wide range of rural properties including dairy farms, sheep and beef farms, deer farms, mānuka and forestry blocks, carbon forestry land, and lifestyle properties. His experience spans from small lifestyle holdings through to some of New Zealand’s most significant farming assets, with one property exceeding 13,800 hectares! He has been entrusted with the marketing and sale of many of the most notable rural properties across the Rangitīkei, Ruapehu and wider central North Island regions, including Otiwhiti Station, Kaiangaroa Station, Mangaohane Station, Tanupara Station and the iconic Lochinver Station. These transactions include multiple record-setting rural property sales and have contributed to Pete’s reputation as a leading rural property specialist in the region.

Over his career, Pete has sold close to $500 million worth of rural property and is consistently recognised as a high-performing Bayleys rural real estate agent at a national level. His achievements include receiving the Bayleys Country Marketing Award on two occasions, recognition through Bayleys’ Top Achiever programmes, and consistent placement among Bayleys’ top-performing salespeople nationwide. At a regional level, he has also been recognised as the top salesperson across the Bayleys Manawatū-Whanganui region, top Country salesperson in the region, and the top-performing salesperson in the Ohakune office, reinforcing his position as a leading rural property specialist across the lower North Island.

Despite these results, Pete is best known for his consistency, honesty and professionalism. Clients value his straightforward communication, measured advice and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. He takes the time to understand each rural property in detail, ensuring it is positioned strategically to reach the widest possible buyer audience and maximise value for vendors.

Outside of real estate, Pete remains closely connected to the rural community. Together with his wife Sally, he farms deer and cattle near Taihape and has spent many years contributing to local schools, sporting organisations and community initiatives across the region. A passionate rugby supporter, Pete represented New Zealand Universities and Whanganui during his playing career and later contributed through coaching and administration. Family, farming and fishing remain central to his life.

Having lived, farmed and worked throughout the Ruapehu and Rangitīkei regions for decades, Pete offers clients deep local knowledge, a rural property track record few in the industry can match, and confidence that with Pete’s support they will receive the best possible return for what is often their most valuable asset. Backed by New Zealand’s leading rural real estate brand, Bayleys, he remains committed to achieving the best possible outcome for every client he represents.