Esme Chin

Esme is an inspirational property investor who invests in a diverse portfolio of cashflow positive or neutral properties in both Australia & America.  

Esme is meticulous in researching potential properties and locations.  From a starting point of being a low earner with a limited amount of startup capital she has created a portfolio in excess of 4 million dollars.

Sir Graeme Avery

Business Man

Sir Graeme Avery is a local business man who will share his story of success. Sir Graeme has been knighted for services to both business and sport and has been inducted into New Zealand’s Business Hall of Fame.

Natalie Cutler-Welsh

The Go To Girl

Natalie is an Impact Entrepreneur who teaches others how to have more fun and flow in their business and use social media and networking to maximize results.

Natalie will speak on the topic of Hustle & Flow - the key to success in life and business

Martin Hawes

Martin Hawes is a Financial Commentator

Martin will explain how to create a financial/life plan to ensure you achieve the ultimate end game – “Wealth for your 20 Good Summers”

Nicola Valentine

Nicola Valentine 

Nicola is a successful young investor with a high level of expertise in both analysis of prospective property purchases and managing the performance of an existing portfolio, with a strong focus on assisting new investors by providing them with the information and tools necessary to ensure success.

Rachel Bashnick

Rachel Bashnick – Chartered Accountant with Crowe Horwath.

Crowe Horwath in New Zealand is the largest provider of accounting, audit, tax and business advice to individuals and businesses.  This is delivered from a network of over 20 offices throughout the country. Rachel has a strong expertise in the taxation of investment portfolios and a focus on practical solutions to promote business growth.

Samara Phillips

Samara is a syndicated investment manager with Bayley’s Real Estate. She has had 10 years’ experience working in the syndicated property area and has a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of this sector.  Samara will give an overview on syndication and how it provides investors the opportunity to access premium high yielding commercial & industrial property.

Dr Graham Squires

Graham Squires is Associate Professor and Head of the Property Group at Massey University.  He has a PhD from the University of Manchester.  His research interests include property, urban economics and finance, international real estate, and affordable housing.

Hannah McQueen

Hannah McQueen is the Founder and Director of enableMe, established nine years ago. She is a chartered accountant and a mum.

As a result of her own personal experience and with degrees in commerce and taxation, Hannah has a burning ambition to assist other New Zealanders get ahead in life faster. 

Steve Watson

Steve is the National Manager, Investigations and Compliance (Tenancy Services).  The Compliance and Investigation officers monitor and enforce compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.  Steve will talk about some of the situations where ongoing breaches have been identified and how a number of interventions and enforcement activity tool place to ensure the landlords concerned complied with their obligations under the Act.

Glenn Stevenson

Glenn is Head of Mortgages at ANZ, New Zealand’s largest bank and our principal sponsor of the Conference. Glenn will provide us with a timely view of what is happening within the New Zealand housing market, why macro-prudential tools are being used by the Reserve Bank of NZ and effect they are having. And a few other gems that property investors need to be aware of as they navigate today’s investment environment.