NEW ZEALAND REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE
Join NZ’s leading real estate conference for insights, networking, and tips from top experts. Unleash your potential at this must-attend annual event.
17 JUNE 2025
LIFE CENTRAL, AUCKLAND
WORLD CLASS KEYNOTES
Now in NZREC25, this event continues to bring together the brightest minds and most influential leaders in real estate, celebrated for their innovative strategies and forward-thinking insights. Engaging, inspiring, and thought-provoking—this year’s speakers are set to spark new ideas, drive impactful change, and empower you to take action in shaping the future of the industry.
CHRIS HELDER
Keynote Speaker
Chris has been one of Australia's most sought after speakers for the last 20 years. He has presented over 2,500 times at conferences and events all over the world, sharing his insights and strategies on how to communicate effectively, inspire and motivate teams, and achieve success in business and life.
TOM FERRY
Virtual Keynote Speaker
Tom Ferry is a leading authority in real estate coaching, recognized as the founder and CEO of Ferry International, the #1 coaching and training company according to Swanepoel Power 200. With over 200 business coaches across four countries, he and his team coach thousands of successful agents, teams, and leaders in real estate and core services.
SAM STUBBS
Keynote Speaker
Sam Stubbs founded Simplicity, a not-for-profit KiwiSaver provider, in 2016. Prior to this, he built a successful career in banking, working with Goldman Sachs in London and Hong Kong before returning to New Zealand. He later became Managing Director of Hanover Group, a decision he openly admits was driven by financial incentives but ultimately regrettable. He left the role in February 2009 after just seven months.
GLENN TWIDDLE
More Leads – More Listings – More Sales
Known as the #1 ‘Out of The Box’ Renegade Marketer in Australian Real Estate, Glenn is advisor/coach & mentor to more million-dollar agents than any other trainer in Australia. His training programs have transformed lives & created many million-dollar agents.
AARON SHINER
From Prospects to Listings - Your Blueprint for Real Estate Growth
Aaron is a dynamic speaker and real estate innovator, and is considered one of the leading real estate coaches in Australia and New Zealand. He has helped over 60,000 agents over the past two decades in the real estate industry.
BRENT BRASTIN
On The Pulse
Brent has built an unmatched reputation as one of Tauranga’s leading real estate professionals. Since launching his career in 2014, Brent’s innovative strategies, relentless work ethic, and commitment to excellence have consistently delivered exceptional results. The foundation of his success began with six years representing New Zealand as a competitive kayaker shaping his dynamic and results-driven approach.
BRIE KRISSANSEN
Mastering Social Influence
We have entered a new era of marketing where, for the first time in history, individuals hold more influence than brands. Drawing from her experience as a nationwide real estate marketing trainer, digital strategist, and business owner, Brie will reveal how to harness this shift, decode influence, and establish yourself as a social media authority in your market.
JUSTIN FLITTER
Intelligence on demand - putting AI to work
Justin Flitter founded NewZealand.AI in 2017 to help you see why, where and how to leverage AI. Today he’s one of NZ’s leading AI for business advisors and educators hosting Executive AI Workshops and the weekly AI Toolkit webinar program at learn.newzealand.ai. He’s also a Director of Business Mentors NZ.
KARL MATAKATEA
Creating a new team with brand new agents | Creating a new brand
Karl runs his own boutique real estate brand SOLD ON KAPITI real estate based on the Kapiti Coast after 6 and half years in Real Estate. Starting out in a team of new agents proved successful after taking a risk to put it all on the line. Now running his own brand with a tight team unit, he loves improving/enhancing every step of real estate to make it as efficient as possible with the help of technology and seasoned professionals. Karl's session will cover what has worked and what hasn’t.
TAYLOR GREEN
New Granny Flat Rules – how they can help you and your clients
Managing Director of Air Home, a leading prefabricated home business in New Zealand. Co-founder of two prefab home companies — first one of which he sold. Firsthand expertise in leveraging prefab homes to generate extra cashflow for personal properties and clients.
CALLUM GILCHRIST
Efficiency
Callum Gilchrist is a proud partner, father of two, and agent in Nelson. Balancing a thriving career, family, and hobbies, including leading the Celtic Pipe Band, is central to his life.
After six years as a manager at McDonalds, Callum leveraged a process-driven business model to triple his income in his first year in real estate, earning Rookie of the Year status and joining the Summit (Nelson) Champions Club. Now achieving $2 million in gross commission income as part of a high-performing team, Callum and his partner, Glyn Delany, sell 100 properties annually, with ambitious plans to grow further.
As a speaker, Callum shares insights specifically around the efficiency part of his process driven business model which helps with the challenge of balancing family life, hobbies and career growth.
ELIZABETH HERR
Releasing Your Potential Through Effective Non-verbal Communication
Elizabeth is a body language and nonverbal communication specialist, coach, and founder of The People Toolbox. With a background in Social Science and mental health, she has over three decades of experience in coaching, mentoring, facilitation, training, and speaking. Passionate about growing great relationships, Elizabeth believes that intentional communication is at the heart of every successful interaction.
MATT JONES
Building the Bike While Riding It - Humbling Lessons in Building an Agency from Scratch
With over 20 years of experience in real estate, Matt has navigated everything from apartment sales and hundreds of auctions to residential and commercial investments. Having worn many hats—salesperson, manager, founder—he’s developed a wealth of practical knowledge.
Driven by a desire for purpose and a vision to make a difference, Matt set out to create an alternative to the traditional real estate model.
MICHAEL FOOKS
The Dynamics of Negotiation
After a decade in Sales and Leadership roles in IT, Michael has spent over 20 years working with organisations across every industry to help them improve bottom line results through increased personal effectiveness. He applies his expertise in the areas of influential communication and peak performing mindsets to a range of contexts from Sales and Negotiation, to Leadership and Influencing without Authority.
BRAYDEN COLDICUTT
From Individuals to Impact - Growing and Uniting Your Team
Being the #1 agent in Hawke's Bay, Brayden’s passion for assisting people through one of the biggest decisions of their life is clear. He demonstrates skill in negotiating and a great systematic approach, whilst still providing a fun, positive, and cheerful vibe with his energetic persona.
Brayden is the youngest President of an RSA in New Zealand history, being the current President of the Taradale RSA in his sixth term.
CHRIS HELDER
Keynote Speaker
Chris has been one of Australia's most sought after speakers for the last 20 years. He has presented over 2,500 times at conferences and events all over the world, sharing his insights and strategies on how to communicate effectively, inspire and motivate teams, and achieve success in business and life.
TOM FERRY
Virtual Keynote Speaker
Tom Ferry is a leading authority in real estate coaching, recognized as the founder and CEO of Ferry International, the #1 coaching and training company according to Swanepoel Power 200. With over 200 business coaches across four countries, he and his team coach thousands of successful agents, teams, and leaders in real estate and core services.
SAM STUBBS
Keynote Speaker
Sam Stubbs founded Simplicity, a not-for-profit KiwiSaver provider, in 2016. Prior to this, he built a successful career in banking, working with Goldman Sachs in London and Hong Kong before returning to New Zealand. He later became Managing Director of Hanover Group, a decision he openly admits was driven by financial incentives but ultimately regrettable. He left the role in February 2009 after just seven months.
GLENN TWINDDLE
More leads - More Listings - More Sales
Known as the #1 ‘Out of The Box’ Renegade Marketer in Australian Real Estate, Glenn is advisor/coach & mentor to more million-dollar agents than any other trainer in Australia. His training programs have transformed lives & created many million-dollar agents.
AARON SHINER
From Prospects to Listings - Your Blueprint For Real Estate Growth
Aaron is a dynamic speaker and real estate innovator, and is considered one of the leading real estate coaches in Australia and New Zealand. He has helped over 60,000 agents over the past two decades in the real estate industry.
BRENT BRASTIN
On The Pulse
Brent has built an unmatched reputation as one of Tauranga’s leading real estate professionals. Since launching his career in 2014, Brent’s innovative strategies, relentless work ethic, and commitment to excellence have consistently delivered exceptional results. The foundation of his success began with six years representing New Zealand as a competitive kayaker shaping his dynamic and results-driven approach.
BRIE KRISSANSEN
Mastering Social Influence
We have entered a new era of marketing where, for the first time in history, individuals hold more influence than brands. Drawing from her experience as a nationwide real estate marketing trainer, digital strategist, and business owner, Brie will reveal how to harness this shift, decode influence, and establish yourself as a social media authority in your market.
JUSTIN FLITTER
Intelligence on demand - putting AI to work
Justin Flitter founded NewZealand.AI in 2017 to help you see why, where and how to leverage AI. Today he’s one of NZ’s leading AI for business advisors and educators hosting Executive AI Workshops and the weekly AI Toolkit webinar program at learn.newzealand.ai. He’s also a Director of Business Mentors NZ.
KARL MATAKATEA
Creating a new team with brand new agents | Creating a new brand
Karl runs his own boutique real estate brand SOLD ON KAPITI real estate based on the Kapiti Coast after 6 and half years in Real Estate. Starting out in a team of new agents proved successful after taking a risk to put it all on the line. Now running his own brand with a tight team unit, he loves improving/enhancing every step of real estate to make it as efficient as possible with the help of technology and seasoned professionals. Karl's session will cover what has worked and what hasn’t.
TAYLOR GREEN
New Granny Flat Rules - how they can help you and your clients
Managing Director of Air Home, a leading prefabricated home business in New Zealand. Co-founder of two prefab home companies — first one of which he sold. Firsthand expertise in leveraging prefab homes to generate extra cashflow for personal properties and clients.
CALLUM GILCHRIST
Efficiency
Callum Gilchrist is a proud partner, father of two, and agent in Nelson. Balancing a thriving career, family, and hobbies, including leading the Celtic Pipe Band, is central to his life.
After six years as a manager at McDonalds, Callum leveraged a process-driven business model to triple his income in his first year in real estate, earning Rookie of the Year status and joining the Summit (Nelson) Champions Club. Now achieving $2 million in gross commission income as part of a high-performing team, Callum and his partner, Glyn Delany, sell 100 properties annually, with ambitious plans to grow further.
As a speaker, Callum shares insights specifically around the efficiency part of his process driven business model which helps with the challenge of balancing family life, hobbies and career growth.
ELIZABETH HERR
Releasing Your Potential Through Effective Non - Verbal Communication
Elizabeth is a body language and nonverbal communication specialist, coach, and founder of The People Toolbox. With a background in Social Science and mental health, she has over three decades of experience in coaching, mentoring, facilitation, training, and speaking. Passionate about growing great relationships, Elizabeth believes that intentional communication is at the heart of every successful interaction.
MATT JONES
Building the Bike While Riding It - Humbling Lessons in Building an Agency from Scratch
With over 20 years of experience in real estate, Matt has navigated everything from apartment sales and hundreds of auctions to residential and commercial investments. Having worn many hats—salesperson, manager, founder—he’s developed a wealth of practical knowledge.
Driven by a desire for purpose and a vision to make a difference, Matt set out to create an alternative to the traditional real estate model.
MICHAEL FOOKS
The Dynamics of Negotiation
After a decade in Sales and Leadership roles in IT, Michael has spent over 20 years working with organisations across every industry to help them improve bottom line results through increased personal effectiveness. He applies his expertise in the areas of influential communication and peak performing mindsets to a range of contexts from Sales and Negotiation, to Leadership and Influencing without Authority.
BRAYDEN COLDICUTT
From Individuals to Impact - Growing and Uniting Your Team
Being the #1 agent in Hawke's Bay, Brayden’s passion for assisting people through one of the biggest decisions of their life is clear. He demonstrates skill in negotiating and a great systematic approach, whilst still providing a fun, positive, and cheerful vibe with his energetic persona.
Brayden is the youngest President of an RSA in New Zealand history, being the current President of the Taradale RSA in his sixth term.
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