Bayleys Waiheke

Meet the team

Get to know the 15 agents at Bayleys Waiheke.

Licensed Real Estate Agent

4.9

About Hayden

Hayden lives locally on Waiheke and loves all the island life has to offer, from walking the beautiful beaches and tracks with his wife Olivia and their dog Frida to volunteering in the local community. Hayden has an in depth understanding of the Waiheke real estate market; whether you are looking to sell your property on Waiheke, or looking for just the right property to purchase, Hayden will always have the best advice as to how to go about doing that. What sets Hayden apart is his high energy, relentless drive and meticulous approach. Goal orientated and highly motivated, Hayden strives to exceed client's expectations and achieve the best results. He does this with consistent market analysis, his ability to identify bespoke approaches which target the right audience for the right property, and a solid online presence. This use of intelligent strategies and Hayden's ability to adapt to and navigate the ever-changing nature of the property market maximises your ability to gain the highest potential price and the best possible outcome in today's market. Hayden enjoys being around people and this really shines through in the relationships he creates through real estate. Hayden looks forward to going to work every day, and does his utmost to achieve a positive end result for all involved.

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Jacob Heatley-Adams

(5 reviews)

About Jacob

With over 16 years in UK real estate, Jacob brings a wealth of international experience to the Waiheke property market. He was instrumental in building two of the most successful offices in the Southwest of England for leading agency Hunter French, cementing his reputation for achieving outstanding results. Jacob’s clients value his ability to make the buying and selling process seamless, combining expert market knowledge with a calm, straightforward approach. Known for clear, concise advice and genuine connection, he ensures every client feels confident and supported throughout their property journey. Describing himself as “not your typical real estate agent,” Jacob credits his perspective to a varied life — from growing up with BBC journalist parents to sailing around the world as a skipper in his 20s. His international experience and media recognition as a trusted property commentator enable him to anticipate market shifts and position his clients for success. Away from real estate, Jacob is a passionate sailor and surfer. A father of two, he and his family love exploring new places, snorkelling Waiheke’s coastline, and sharing time together over board games. A true island local, Jacob is committed to delivering stress-free, results-driven property experiences backed by industry-leading expertise.

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Holly Brown

(10 reviews)

About Holly

Holly has studied Law and Bachelor of Arts degrees at The University of Auckland, and was awarded a Master’s Degree of Teaching and Learning (Primary), with distinction, from Auckland University of Technology. These two qualifications have given Holly a well-rounded education and skills that are transferable to her career in real estate. Holly is creative and resourceful, and highly skilled at social media marketing and analytics. Combined with her personable, caring and authentic nature, and a passion for working with and helping people, Holly brings a fresh and modern approach to the world of real estate.

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Kym Aikin

Sales & Marketing Consultant

(2 reviews)

About Kym

Kym Aikin is part of an unbeatable team working with Tricia Lafferty offering an attitude of excellence, creative flair, and unrivalled negotiation skills and customer service. Kym has a proven track record for achieving exceptional results and for selling unique homes in Oneroa, Surfdale, Onetangi and Palm Beach on beautiful Waiheke Island. Despite being new to gathering reviews, Kym's effectiveness is evident through impressive metrics, with properties typically selling in just over 30 days. This performance highlights not only a commitment to excellence but also a deep understanding of the local market. Offering a personalised service tailored to each client's unique needs, Kym is also passionate about helping clients find just the right home or achieving their sales goals with a seamless and rewarding experience as part of the journey. Be part of a fresh new momentum, backed by years of experience and market leading success with this passionate Waiheke Island agent. For those considering making a move, Kym Aikin combines strategic marketing acumen with local expertise to deliver outstanding results. Connect with Kym to start your real estate journey today.

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Bill Ryan

About Bill

Bill currently has 3 active property listings.

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Cathy Carter

About Cathy

Cathy currently has 1 active property listings and 2 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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About us

Bayley's Waiheke are the trusted Waiheke Island real estate professionals for buying and selling property in your own piece of paradise. Waiheke Island offers a picturesque blend of beaches, vineyards, and olive groves, set in the heart of the Hauraki Gulf - just a 35-minute fast ferry ride from downtown Auckland. Home to a permanent population of around 8,000 residents, Waiheke is New Zealand’s third most populated island after the North and South Islands, with easy access via regular ferry and air services. As local experts in Waiheke and Great Barrier real estate, we specialise in residential, lifestyle, and waterfront property sales. Combining deep local knowledge with Bayleys’ nationwide reach, we deliver trusted advice and exceptional results.

9 days ago

Hayden was an excellent agent for us. Perfect balance of advice assistance and easy to deal with.

Everything we needed skills wise and knowledgeable. Happy to recommend to anyone on or off Waiheke

Hayden Ringrose

4.9

(15 reviews)

10 days ago

Very relatable guy with great market knowledge

Jacob is a good listener who took the time to understand what we were trying to achieve. He gave us sound advice in a very difficult market which led to a sale. Nothing was too much trouble and he kept an eye on the place while we were off island. He was clear about what we needed to do and offered suggestions around the marketing strategy which we adopted.

Jacob Heatley-Adams

(5 reviews)

26 days ago

Hayden was always available with his time and knowledge through the whole buying process.

Before I bought the property we continually visited the site asking questions. Hayden had an accurate and deep understanding of the island and the property we were interested in. His time was our time, making us feel at ease and important. Great communicator, straight up and always with a positive energy. Thanks for a memorable time.

Hayden Ringrose

4.9

(15 reviews)

about 1 month ago

Hayden was fantastic to work with - a great communicator and approaches his job with the upmost care

Hayden was happy to work with us with what we wanted to achieve. Did his upmost to get a good result for us in the best time frame we could hope for. His work ethic is very strong and he is very easy to work with. Friendly but also professional in his approach to the job. No hesitation in recommending him to others and we would use him again if the need arises.

Hayden Ringrose

4.9

(15 reviews)

about 2 months ago

It is my pleasure to highly recommend Hayden.

Hayden is not only professional Burt also genuine and empathic. totally committed to his vocation.

Hayden Ringrose

4.9

(15 reviews)

2 months ago

Great to work with and really communicative

We had a really great experience working with Hayden. He was super communicative throughout the whole process and always kept us in the loop, which made things feel a lot easier. He was happy to run as many open homes as needed and worked hard to get plenty of people through the house. He also gave really helpful advice when it came to negotiation and the best tactics during the sale. Overall he was great to deal with, very proactive, and clearly put in the effort to get the best result. We’d happily recommend him to anyone selling their home.

Hayden Ringrose

4.9

(15 reviews)

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