Harcourts Cooper & Co - Takapuna

128 Hurstmere Rd Takapuna North Shore City, New Zealand 0622
  •   5   (817 reviews)

Meet the team

Get to know the 35 agents at Harcourts Cooper & Co - Takapuna.

Wanly Tsang
Wanly Tsang

Residential Marketing Specialist

  5   (250 reviews)
About Wanly
Wanly is an enthusiastic and top performing sales professional with over 20 year experience selling properties on the North Shore. She is a persuasive negotiator with a natural flair for marketing and has a proven track-record of combining strong industry knowledge with exceptional levels of service.   In her first year, Wanly was awarded ‘Rookie of the Year’, and she has consistently been one of the top sales consultants in Cooper & Co Real Estate Ltd ever since.  Wanly has consistently been the No. 1 Salesperson at her Office, prize winner for Harcourts Northern Region and numerous National and International Awards. Her impressive portfolio of properties sold, includes family homes, water front properties, luxury lifestyle and large apartment complexes.   She is a fluent speaker of English, Cantonese and Mandarin and her multilingual ability allows her to communicate effectively with a wide range of nationalities. This, combined with her ever growing database on the North Shore and her contacts in both Hong Kong and China, makes Wanly’s network an attractive one.   Wanly has found Real Estate an exciting and rewarding career which allows her the opportunity to combine her love of people and her desire to achieve!   “It costs nothing more to have the best”…
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Helen Shaw
Helen Shaw

Sales & Marketing Consultant

  5   (204 reviews)
About Helen
With more than 20 years of experience and over 900 successful property sales, Helen Shaw is recognised as one of the North Shore’s most trusted real estate professionals. Her reputation has been built on integrity, strategic insight, skilled negotiation, exceptional service, and consistently achieving outstanding results. Helen believes great real estate is about more than selling homes. It’s about providing clarity, reducing uncertainty and giving clients the confidence to make informed decisions during one of life’s most important transitions. Through meticulous attention to detail, tailored marketing strategies, and expert negotiation, Helen ensures every home is presented to its fullest potential while positioning her clients to achieve the strongest possible outcome. Her calm professionalism, market knowledge, and genuine care ensure clients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout every stage of the process. Clients regularly describe Helen as honest, approachable, knowledgeable, and an exceptional communicator. Her commitment to protecting her clients’ interests, keeping them fully informed, and delivering a seamless experience has earned lasting relationships, repeat business, and referrals that continue to define her career. Backed by the strength of Harcourts Cooper & Co, Helen combines local expertise with trusted advice to deliver exceptional outcomes across every market. If you’re considering your next move, Helen would welcome the opportunity to help you navigate the process with confidence and achieve the very best result. Top 2% Harcourts Northern Region & Top 3% Harcourts New Zealand 2025-2026 Top 20 Agent Harcourts Cooper and Co 2010-2026 Milford Agent Of The Year 2025-2026
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Michael Swarbrick
Michael Swarbrick

Sales & Marketing Consultant

  5   (134 reviews)
About Michael
Measured by Results. Remembered by Reputation. In a world where marketing can sometimes create more hype than substance, Michael believes in keeping things real. What you see is what you get—honest, professional advice, authentic communication and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results. There are no exaggerated promises, only a commitment to working hard, communicating openly and doing everything possible to achieve the very best outcome for every client. Choosing the right real estate professional is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when selling your home. Michael has built his reputation through strategic marketing, skilled negotiation and an unwavering commitment to putting his clients first. Consistent High Performance • #2 Individual Agent – Harcourts Northern Region (2025/2026) • #1 Individual Agent – Harcourts Northern Region (2023/2024) • #1 Individual Agent – Harcourts Cooper & Co (2023/2024), ranked first from more than 350 sales consultants. • #2 Individual Sales Consultant – Harcourts Takapuna (2024/2025), finishing second only behind one of the company’s largest real estate teams. • #18 Overall – Harcourts Cooper & Co (2024/2025), ranked 18th across all individual agents and teams from more than 350 sales consultants. These achievements reflect far more than awards and rankings. They represent trust, repeat business, referrals, expert negotiation and an unwavering commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes for every client. Real Estate Is About People For Michael, real estate has never been about simply selling houses—it’s about helping people make confident decisions during one of life’s biggest moments. His approach is straightforward: listen first, communicate honestly, work harder than expected and never lose sight of the client’s goals. Every property receives a tailored marketing strategy, professional presentation and meticulous campaign management, supported by skilled negotiation designed to maximise competition and achieve the very best result. Michael’s clients know they can expect clear advice, genuine communication and a trusted professional who will always put their interests first. Local Knowledge. Genuine Connection. Michael and his wife Fleur have proudly called Belmont home for many years, raising their family within the local community and through the area’s schools. Their deep connection to the North Shore gives Michael a genuine understanding of the lifestyle, neighbourhoods and people that make this such a special place to live. Today, their son Thomas is completing a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering in the United States, while their daughter Amelia is studying to become a paramedic in Christchurch and proudly serves with the New Zealand Army. Giving back to the community has always been important to Michael. His popular “Live Local, Support Local” video series celebrates local businesses and the people behind them, reflecting his passion for supporting the communities in which he lives and works. Outside real estate, Michael enjoys fly fishing in New Zealand’s backcountry, boating, golf and spending time with family. A Commitment to Excellence Whether you’re selling your home, an investment property or a development opportunity, Michael is committed to delivering an experience that exceeds expectations while achieving the very best possible result. Because at the end of the day, success isn’t measured by awards alone. It’s measured by the trust of your clients, the reputation you build, and the results you consistently deliver. Michael Swarbrick North Shore Real Estate Specialist www.michaelswarbrick.co.nz
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Claire Curlewis
Claire Curlewis

Senior Sales and Marketing Consultant / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (111 reviews)
About Claire
I am an experienced, skilled and dedicated real estate agent at Harcourts Cooper & Co in Takapuna. Achieving fantastic results for my clients is my top priority and I am thrilled to achieve awards recognizing my commitment. Top 5 Individual Sales Consultant for 2020/2021 Top 10 Individual Sales Consultant for 2019/2020 (consisting of approximately 400 salespeople on the North Shore). I pride myself on thorough local real estate knowledge spanning over 12 successful years. I am proud to work within the highly successful Takapuna office of Harcourts Cooper & Co, aligned to New Zealand’s most trusted and liked Real Estate brand. Buying or selling a home is a very important decision. I work hard to make the process easier for my clients and aim to facilitate a positive experience from start to finish. I am well known to work alongside my clients, informing, advising and guiding throughout the journey. Honesty, integrity and exceptional service are the benchmarks by which I endeavor to operate my business. I am proud of the reputation that I have worked very hard to achieve over the years. Receiving referrals from past clients affirms that I am delivering the level of service that I aspire to.
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Sidd Akshar
Sidd Akshar

Your Property Specialist

  5   (81 reviews)
About Sidd
I value people, I value relationships and I value honesty and integrity. I am passionate about helping people and making sure I work with them to achieve their property dreams. Establishing and running my own telecommunications national dealership enabled me to utilise my strong communication, management, marketing and leadership skills. My experience has highlighted the importance of communication. I patiently listen and understand my clients before making any recommendations or suggestions on how they should approach their property dreams. You can count on me to be honest, trustworthy, diligent and transparent at all times. Not everyone knows exactly what they want when it comes to property, sometimes you just simply need someone to guide you. I am the property specialist you should call who will guide you and give you various options to help you reach your final goal. I will share my knowledge about the property market, property trends, and interest rates or simply answer any questions you might have about buying, selling or investing in properties. I strongly believe in what Winston Churchill once said, “The Pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. My motivation and commitment towards my clients needs is what I thrive on, for me sky is the limit. Helping you fulfill your property dreams is my priority and with my great skills and personal attributes, there is no doubt I will help you achieve yours. Call me now and let's talk.
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Terry Connell
Terry Connell

Sales & Marketing Consultant

  5   (71 reviews)
About Terry
It's All About You! This is a value I live by …with over 27 years’ experience in Real Estate, I have seen and conducted business in many variable market conditions. This has gifted me an extensive tool kit to navigate almost any property climate. When choosing an agent, working with one that is experienced should be an integral part of your decision process. Having witnessed the power of property presentation, to set the perception of value in any home when taking a property to the market, has given me the foresight to set up my own staging & propping business. It is a personal passion of my mine creating beautiful spaces which marries perfectly with Real Estate. This is a huge asset to my clients, doing what I love to do.
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About us

An incredibly successful team, ranking No.6 internationally from over 900 offices across the globe and No.2 on the North Shore, this team will ensure that your real estate requirements whether buying or selling are met and usurped. Committed to providing the very best service and knowledge to our clients and customers. Call or drop in and find out why selling or buying with Harcourts Cooper and Co Takapuna should be your No.1 choice.

Our reviews

  5  
819 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 6.
about 3 hours ago
Fair, supportive and responsive.

Julie has a kind and compassionate approach, with the right amount of support and gentle guidance when needed. She was always available, responsive, and made the entire process feel smooth and manageable, even with significant time pressure. We always felt that Julie understood our position as purchasers while remaining committed to doing the best for her vendor. She struck that balance exceptionally well, and we thoroughly enjoyed working with her.

Julie Shand

Julie Shand

  5   (25 reviews)
about 4 hours ago
Great agent

We had a great experience with the agent throughout the entire process. Communication was excellent - always responsive, clear and easy to deal with. Highly recommended.

Wanly Tsang

Wanly Tsang

  5   (250 reviews)
about 5 hours ago
Seamless Transaction

Sunnie is easy to talk and deal with. She’s transparent. Being first home buyer, she made things easier and fuss free for us.

Sunnie Wang

Sunnie Wang

  5   (17 reviews)
3 days ago
Helen went the extra mile.

Helen was prompt with communication, a great problem solver and always very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. We appreciate her work and highly recommend her to anyone contemplating selling, or buying a property. She has all the answer and solutions at her fingertips.

Helen Shaw

Helen Shaw

  5   (204 reviews)
3 days ago
Professional, Dedicated and Outstanding Results

We had an excellent experience with our agent and the whole team, and we are extremely happy with the result. From the beginning, they were professional, hardworking and genuinely committed to achieving the best possible outcome for us. They had a very good understanding of the market and helped us identify the right timing to bring our property to market. What really stood out was their attention to detail, strong communication and excellent teamwork. We always felt that our property was being actively managed and that they were working hard on our behalf. All the hard work paid off, and we were delighted to see the property sell successfully at auction.

Wanly Tsang

Wanly Tsang

  5   (250 reviews)
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Our properties

Harcourts Cooper & Co - Takapuna has 113 properties for sale and sold 262 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
Asking Price $1,150,000
37 Jamish Dr
Warkworth Auckland
4
2
2
House
For Sale
Deadline sale by 28 Oct
1514/9-17 Byron Avenue
Takapuna Auckland
1
1
Other
For Sale
Auction 29th October at 12:00pm (USP)
2/54 Stapleford Crescent
Browns Bay Auckland
5
2
4
House
For Sale
Auction Thursday 29th October 2026 at 12pm (USP)
23a Carlisle Road
Torbay Auckland
4
3
2
Townhouse
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