CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Navigating the way to success: Fuelling the journey with knowledge

  • Arrival tea and coffee

  • Jesse Mulligan
    Master of Ceremonies

    Jen Baird
    REINZ Chief Executive

  • Opening keynote speaker Lisa King will share her journey to becoming a successful Kiwi entrepreneur and how with the right game plan businesses can bring about social change whilst also making money.

    Lisa King
    Founder Eat My Lunch and AF Drinks

  • Our panel of handpicked industry experts will discuss the most important considerations for how and when to expand business, from growth strategies to recruitment and finance.

    Jason Waugh
    General Manager, Lodge Property Management & REINZ RPM Sector Group Member

    Kayleen Martin
    Director and Recruiter, Ripple

    Ash Dixon
    Business Advisor and Company Director, Premium Business Solutions

    Christian Casbolt (Facilitator)
    CEO, Oxygen and REINZ RPM Sector Group Member

  • Served at the catering stations located in the pre-function and Tasman Ballroom and Annexe area

  • An informative session with the very latest updates on the tenancy legislation with an opportunity for audience Q&As at the end

    Sarina Gibbon
    General Manager, Auckland Property Investors Association

Friday 21 March 2025

Breakout session for newcomers to the industry:

  • New to property management? Learn how to navigate the inevitable challenges that lie ahead. Tailored for those with less than 6 months' experience this session offers expert guidance to help set newcomers up for success.

    Julia Day
    Senior Property Manager, Tommy’s Property Management

    Leeann Tautari
    Business Owner and Property Manager, Rent South

    Cherie Osbaldiston
    Property Manager, Pulse Property Management

  • This panel discussion focuses on real-life 'what not to do' experiences shared by experts working in different areas of property management who have seen how simple mistakes can escalate into serious issues, and how they were resolved.  Plus, the biggest legal pitfalls to look out for and how to avoid costly mistakes.

    Richard Hern
     Partner, Wynn Williams

    Miles Stratford
    Director, Safe & Healthy Home Solutions

    Megan O’Callaghan
    In-house Legal Advisor Property Management, Barfoot & Thompson

  • Served at the catering stations located in the pre-function and Tasman Ballroom and Annexe area

  • REINZ General Counsel Melisa Beight and Head of Education Chris Campbell provide the latest updates from REINZ around advocacy and education

  • Well-known economist Shamubeel Eaqub provides opinion and insight around emerging social and economic trends in New Zealand and how these are likely to impact the property management sector

    Shamubeel Eaqub
    Economist, Author, Media Commentator

  • Served at the catering stations located in the pre-function and Tasman Ballroom and Annexe area

  • Rob Waddell closes the conference with an inspiring session about how to bring out the best in others.  Drawing upon his own work and life experiences - from Olympic gold medallist to America's Cup sailor to Chef de Mission of NZ’s Olympics team and his more recent business ventures - Rob is testament to how great leadership comes through team work and also helping others achieve success.

    Rob Waddell
    World Champion Rower and Gold Medal Olympian

  • At the end of the conference our exhibitors will present their giveaways and prizes on stage, including the announcement of the winner of All Clear's $5000 international travel voucher.

  • A great opportunity for delegates and exhibitors to mix and mingle briefly at the end of the day whilst enjoying complimentary drinks and canapes.

  • Conference finishes and exhibitors begin packing up