New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty – Taupō

72 Ruapehu Street, Taupō, New Zealand 3330
  •   4.9   (375 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty – Taupō has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

51
Reviews
92
Properties for sale
108
Sold properties
$663k
Average sale price
$71.6m
Total sales value

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Our customer service awards

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  • Suburb WinnerKinloch
  • Suburb WinnerRangatira Park
  • 5x Suburb WinnerKinloch - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
  • 2x National Top 100New Zealand - 2023, 2022

Meet the team

Get to know the 13 agents at New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty – Taupō.

Penny Lyons
Penny Lyons

Sales Associate / Director

  4.9   (104 reviews)
About Penny
Since starting in Real Estate Penny Lyons has achieved in the National Awards and under top 10 with NZ Sothebys International Realty. After being involved in sales for over 25 years and receiving these coveted awards, most of her business comes from referrals; her highest accolade. Penny’s bespoke marketing initiatives and outstanding customer service have garnered her outstanding reviews. Indeed, time and again she proves herself to be in a class of her own. A well known local resident and successful business woman in the Taupo community, Penny enjoyed a sales and management career spanning 20 years at one of New Zealand’s top radio offices in the country. An active member of the Taupo Business Community for over 20 years, Penny has been involved in the Taupo Business Chamber, Enterprise Great Lake Taupo, Town Centre Taupo and the 100% Lake Taupo Charitable Trust. Many times over Penny’s love for the Taupo community has been demonstrated as she takes every opportunity to improve, enhance and nurture it. This depth of experience and commitment translates into a unique combination of leadership skills, extensive sales experience, marketing expertise and a love and knowledge of the local community which Penny demonstrates at every level. Trust and honesty underpin every client relationship and are a source of great pride. This is reflected in how Penny values client relationships and the outstanding standard of client care and the sense of trust and honesty she builds with her clients and the community. Keeping her word is paramount as Penny brings an exceptional commitment to customer service to her role as a selling member of Sotheby’s International Realty which she was instrumental in bringing to Taupo. Over the past 20 years, the sales landscape has changed dramatically and Penny has embraced the changes, meeting all challenges head on and adopting fresh approaches whenever necessary. However, whatever the changes, challenges and fresh approaches, one thing remains unchanged and that’s Penny’s uncompromising commitment to her clients and her unassailable belief in trust and honesty in all her interactions.
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Kim Fraser
Kim Fraser

Sales Associate

  4.9   (97 reviews)
About Kim
Kim Fraser has consistently earned top-performer awards and has facilitated millions of dollars in property transactions across Kinloch and Taupo. This success has helped her build an extensive network of repeat clients and valuable contacts. Her clients trust her award-winning service and proven results. With over twenty years of experience in the industry, Kim has a solid track record that you can rely on for your next property move. Kim helps sellers position their property in its best light while focusing on negotiation, promotion and communication to attain the best outcome for them. She also delivers trustworthy feedback so vendors can make informed decisions. Listening to buyer needs, Kim has a knack for matching people with the perfect property – resulting in many repeat clients and referrals over the years. Living in Kinloch, Kim proudly sponsors the Kinloch “Bring Back the Birds” initiative. Kim’s team includes fellow Sales Associate, Scott Emson, and their P.A. Sharon Robertson who are all dedicated to providing their clients with world-class service and results. Recent Sotheby's International Realty Awards: National High Achiever 2024 National High Achiever 2022 National High Achiever 2020
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Leanne Hall
Leanne Hall

Sales Associate

  4.9   (69 reviews)
About Leanne
Sales associate Leanne Hall works with extraordinary reach to achieve extraordinary results – a perfect match for the wide-reaching New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty brand. Leanne has more than a decade of successful property management experience. Her knowledge of Taupo real estate is exemplary, her network is diverse, and her approachable, enthusiastic personality paves the way to great results. Having a strong foundation in administration, Leanne is very particular about the service she delivers. Results-driven, hardworking and service-oriented, she goes over and above to ensure all those she works with have an exceptional experience. Leanne makes the most of her vibrant and bubbly nature in business. Developing relationships is one of her key strengths, and she genuinely enjoys spending time with clients. Leanne can be relied upon to follow up and follow through. She takes a huge amount of satisfaction from delivering results that make clients happy. A foodie who loves to entertain at home, in her time out Leanne is a dedicated runner and actively supports multiple causes in her community. For energetic, professional and meticulous real estate services, call Leanne Hall today.
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Mike Hughes
Mike Hughes

Auctioneer / Sales Associate / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (43 reviews)
About Mike
With an award-winning career behind him spanning 30 years, Mike’s reputation precedes him. His extensive experience in real estate sales, management and ownership paired with his open and honest policy has earned him his place in the market. Always going the extra mile, Mike works to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients, aiming to exceed expectations every time. Truly appreciating that every home is different and deserves to be presented as such, Mike specialises in tailoring a bespoke solution to celebrate the exceptional subtleties of a property. Regarded as a high-calibre residential specialist, you can be assured that when listing with Mike, your home will be portrayed with excellence. Mike commits to works closely with home owners, ensuring he treats the property with the same care he would take if it were his own.
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Tina Baker
Tina Baker

Sales Associate

  4.9   (33 reviews)
About Tina
Negotiation and marketing are a crucial set of skills I value in creating success in my real estate business. Above all I love working with amazing people and as a team we go through the process together to achieve the best outcome.
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Rachael Webber
Rachael Webber

Sales Associate

  4.9   (29 reviews)
About Rachael

Rachael currently has 16 active property listings and 2 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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About us

A true lifestyle destination, Taupō is perfect for those looking to maximise their lifestyle or relax and enjoy the stunning views. Our Taupō office is located in the center of the township, a year-round bustling hub of activity. Taupō is renowned as New Zealand’s ultimate playground, coveted as a holiday and lifestyle destination. Lake Taupō and the surrounding mountains providing the backdrop for the many leisure activities available to partake in, including fishing, biking, skiing and hiking. If you’re thinking about purchasing a house or lifestyle property in Taupō, get in touch with your preferred Sales Associate today.

Our reviews

  4.9  
377 reviewsacross 21 different locations, showing 6.
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Buyer review
Super friendly and accessible
about 17 hours ago
Super friendly and accessible

Penny was awesome to work with. She communicated really well always keeping us in the loop. She’s also just super easy to deal with—friendly, down-to-earth, and really listens to what you want. The best part is she’s not pushy at all, which we really appreciated. We never felt rushed or pressured into anything. Would definitely recommend Penny if you’re looking for someone who knows the market and makes the whole process feel easy.

Team Penny & Sacha

Team Penny & Sacha

  4.9   (106 reviews)
Seller review
Rachael was wonderful
about 18 hours ago
Rachael was wonderful

No thanks this is annoying Ive already said she was wonderful!

Rachael Webber

Rachael Webber

  4.9   (29 reviews)
Buyer review
Excellent communicator and understanding of our requirements in a house !
7 days ago
Excellent communicator and understanding of our requirements in a house !

Both Sacha and Penny were very knowledgeable re the market , listened well to what we wanted in a house and followed up by showing us houses that had the features we wanted! Sacha was proactive in informing us about the open home of the house we purchased ! Thank you !

Team Penny & Sacha

Team Penny & Sacha

  4.9   (106 reviews)
Buyer review
Experienced and reliable realtor with excellent market knowledge!
8 days ago
Experienced and reliable realtor with excellent market knowledge!

Tina is a personable and reliable realtor who showed genuine care and support to us when buying our first piece of land. She negotiated a great price we were happy with and was on hand at every call, as well as having expert market knowledge of the area and surrounds. We would recommend her to anyone

Tina Baker

Tina Baker

  4.9   (33 reviews)
Buyer review
Great agent to work with
8 days ago
Great agent to work with

Tina was very professional, helpful, and informative. I encountered some difficulties during the purchasing process. Tina was very supportive and communicating effective with the vendor. The purchase finally went through smoothly. Tina is an excellent agent to deal with. Thank you for your service, Tina. I highly recommend fellow buyers or sellers to use her service.

Tina Baker

Tina Baker

  4.9   (33 reviews)
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Our properties

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty – Taupō has 92 properties for sale and sold 108 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
DEADLINE SALE: Closes 12:00 p.m. Tuesday 30 June 2026
32 Maunganamu Drive
Wharewaka Waikato
3
2
2
House
For Sale
Price By Negotiation
13 Sparrowhawk Way
Kinloch Waikato
3
2
2
House
For Sale
TENDER: Closes 2:00 p.m. Tuesday 30 June 2026
72 Ross Rise
Kinloch Waikato
5
2
3
Acreage Semi-Rural
SoldJun 1, 2026
Price not available
9/110 Lake Terrace
Taupo Waikato
3
2
3
Apartment
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