LJ Hooker Twizel - Mackenzie Country Real Estate Ltd

20 Ruataniwha Road, Twizel
  •   4.9   (661 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how LJ Hooker Twizel - Mackenzie Country Real Estate Ltd has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

105
Reviews
88
Properties for sale
119
Sold properties
$671k
Average sale price
$79.8m
Total sales value

*Includes all properties sold (last 12 months) where the agent was a part of the transaction and published on ratemyagent.co.nz. It may not be complete and can exclude off-market, private sales and undisclosed pricing and sold dates. Contact agent for full sales history.

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Our customer service awards

See what RateMyAgent awards LJ Hooker Twizel - Mackenzie Country Real Estate Ltd has won

  • Suburb WinnerLake Tekapo
  • Suburb WinnerOmarama
  • 6x Suburb WinnerLake Tekapo - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
  • 4x National Top 100New Zealand - 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
  • 2x Region Top 5Canterbury - 2022, 2021

Meet the team

Get to know the 4 agents at LJ Hooker Twizel - Mackenzie Country Real Estate Ltd.

Karan MacDiarmid
Karan MacDiarmid

Sales Consultant

  4.9   (410 reviews)
About Karan
Karan MacDiarmid is a trusted and respected name in real estate across Twizel, Lake Ohau, Omarama, and the wider Mackenzie & Waitaki District. With over 30 years of experience in real estate and sales, Karan offers unmatched local knowledge, genuine community connections, and a warm, approachable style that puts clients at ease. Her dedication to delivering outstanding service and honest, professional advice has earned Karan the Trusted Agent and Price Expert badges on RateMyAgent, a reflection of the strong relationships she builds and the excellent results she consistently achieves for her clients. Born into a family business immersed in property, Karan has seen Twizel evolve over the decades, giving her an in-depth understanding of the area’s market, people, and lifestyle. Whether you’re buying or selling, local or from further afield, Karan’s excellent communication, impressive problem-solving skills, and genuine care ensure the entire process is seamless and stress-free. Her hard work has also been recognised with national awards through the LJ Hooker Group, though she credits her success to the wonderful clients she’s had the privilege of working with. When you work with Karan, you’re not just getting an experienced real estate agent; you’re gaining a passionate, community-minded professional who genuinely cares about helping you achieve your property goals.
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Steve Howes
Steve Howes

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Principal / Director

  5   (221 reviews)
About Steve
Steve Howes is a dynamic real estate agent with an unrivaled passion for Lake Tekapo and its surroundings. As a Licensed Real Estate Agent, Principal, and Director, Steve has built a remarkable reputation, crowned with a perfect 5-star rating from over 160 reviews. Awarded as the top agent in Lake Tekapo for five consecutive years, from 2021 to 2025, Steve epitomizes dedication and excellence. Recognized as a trusted agent and price expert, his clients appreciate his insightful market knowledge and ability to achieve optimal outcomes. Steve Howes stands out in the real estate landscape for his strategic approach, client-centric ethos, and an unwavering commitment to quality service. Whether you're buying or selling, Steve is your go-to professional for a seamless and rewarding real estate experience.
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Annette Stanley
Annette Stanley

Sales Consultant

  5   (114 reviews)
About Annette
43 years experience selling real estate in the Fairlie Area, predominantly residential real estate in the Fairlie Township. Branch Manager of the Fairlie Office of LJ Hooker and Mackenzie Country Real Estate - the only Real Estate Office on the Main Street of Fairlie. Here to help whether you are buying or selling.
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Libby Cassie
Libby Cassie

Sales Consultant

  4.9   (29 reviews)
About Libby
Based in Twizel and serving the wider Mackenzie District, Libby Cassie is a hardworking and passionate real estate professional who takes pride in helping clients achieve their property goals. She brings energy, local expertise, and a personalised approach to every interaction, taking the time to understand what truly matters to each client. For Libby, real estate is about more than transactions — it’s about building lasting relationships, creating positive experiences, and guiding clients every step of the way. Whether in Twizel, Fairlie, or across the district, Libby is a trusted partner who genuinely cares about your property, your goals, and your community.
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About us

LJ Hooker Twizel - Mackenzie Country Real Estate Ltd is an award-winning real estate agency based in the heart of the Mackenzie, renowned for its top-notch service and local expertise. Over the years, LJ Hooker Twizel has achieved several accolades, which are a testament to their commitment to excellence. These achievements highlight their status as leaders in the real estate industry. Whether you're buying or selling a property in the stunning locales of Twizel, Fairlie, Lake Tekapo, and beyond, LJ Hooker's dedicated team is equipped with the local insights and expertise needed to ensure a seamless transaction. Trust LJ Hooker to guide you on your property journey with integrity and professionalism.

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Our reviews

  4.9  
661 reviewsacross 16 different locations, showing 6.
Seller review
Steve Howes is a true professional who demonstrated genuine care and empathy.
2 days ago
Steve Howes is a true professional who demonstrated genuine care and empathy.

Steve's communication was proactive, clear and accurate. The use of WhatsApp ensured all involved in the sales process were included. His knowledge of the Tekapo market is exceptional and very useful from a sellers point of view. We were thrilled with the final outcome, which Steve acheived using his excellent negotiation and people skills. Steve went above and beyond by helping us organise improvements and information when we were not able to be at Tekapo.

Steve Howes

Steve Howes

  5   (221 reviews)
Buyer review
Super Soffe!!!
4 days ago
Super Soffe!!!

We had such a great experience working with Soffe when purchasing our holiday home recently. She was so helpful and informative throughout the whole process and through all the properties. Soffe was always quick to respond to any questions we had and happy to help whenever needed. Buying a property from out of town could have been difficult and overwhelming, but Soffe made the whole experience so much easier and she was there to help us every step of the way. We really appreciated her support, communication and genuine willingness to help. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Soffe to anyone looking to buy or sell. It was an absolute pleasure working with her!

Team Twizel

Team Twizel

  4.9   (440 reviews)
Buyer review
Nice experience
5 days ago
Nice experience

Steve has always responded promptly to our requests and provided excellent support throughout the process. We encountered quite a few challenges, particularly when making and finalising our offer, but Steve was consistently professional, approachable and proactive in following up with us every step of the way. We truly appreciate his professionalism, dedication and all the help he has given us. Thank you, Steve, for making what could have been a much more stressful process a lot easier.

Steve Howes

Steve Howes

  5   (221 reviews)
Seller review
Seamless, with excellent communication throughout the process.
6 days ago
Seamless, with excellent communication throughout the process.

We approached Karan to be our agent based on previous performance in general, but also having achieved an outstanding result for another family member in Twizel. At the outset, she advised us on the best strategic approach, which made sense to us to get the best outcome. We were particularly impressed with the client portal that was set up for us at the beginning, which kept us informed of the status of all groups that were potentially interested in our property. As a result, it kept us informed without having to constantly contact Karan for progress reports. We would definitely recommend Karan as the agent of choice for any real estate matters in the McKenzie country area.

Team Twizel

Team Twizel

  4.9   (440 reviews)
Seller review
Impressive use of technology
10 days ago
Impressive use of technology

Steve Howes is an impressive agent in many ways – communication with clients, knowledge of market, etc. However, the most impressive aspect of Steve’s service is his use of technology to achieve these goals. For example, a comprehensive and attractive comparable market analysis, WhatsApp for internal team communication, a personal portal to track activities, a paper-free process for management of the sales agreement, etc.

Steve Howes

Steve Howes

  5   (221 reviews)
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Our properties

LJ Hooker Twizel - Mackenzie Country Real Estate Ltd has 88 properties for sale and sold 119 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldNov 12, 2026
Price not available
14 Lakeland Ave
Twizel Canterbury
3
2
3
House
SoldNov 9, 2026
Price not available
8 Denmark Street
Fairlie Canterbury
3
1
Other
SoldNov 8, 2026
Price not available
8 Dwyer Place
Lake Tekapo Canterbury
3
2
2
House
SoldNov 5, 2026
Price not available
13 Hamilton Drive
Lake Tekapo Canterbury
4
1
1
House
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