New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty – Taupō

72 Ruapehu Street, Taupō, New Zealand 3330
  •   4.9   (367 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*

52
Reviews
88
Properties for sale
109
Sold properties
$433k
Average sale price
$47.2m
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 8 agents at New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty – Taupō.

Penny Lyons
Penny Lyons

Sales Associate / Director

  4.9   (101 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   (96 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

  5   (29 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   (27 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

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Scott and Kim were absolutely fantastic to work with throughout the sale of our property at 97 Highland Drive, Acacia Bay. From the very beginning, they were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly proactive in their communication and approach. Their understanding of the Taupo market and strategic advice gave us complete confidence throughout the process, and they made what can often be a stressful experience feel seamless and well-managed. We always felt informed, supported, and genuinely looked after. What stood out most was their dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for us. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes and consistently went above and beyond. We couldn’t be happier with the result and would highly recommend Scott and Kim to anyone looking to buy or sell property in Taupo. An outstanding team and a pleasure to deal with. Tony and Susan Rundle

Team Kim & Scott

Team Kim & Scott

  4.9   (96 reviews)
Buyer review
It was my first time dealing with Rachael Webber and found Rachael excellant to deal with.
9 days ago
It was my first time dealing with Rachael Webber and found Rachael excellant to deal with.

Rachael had extremely good communication skills keeping me informed throughout the entire process,her knowledge on all matters relating to the property were great.. Also even after the sale process Rachael has been good letting me ask questions on the property which is extremely helpful . I can 100% recommend Rachael as a amazing agent to work with... Cheers Mark

Rachael Webber

Rachael Webber

  4.9   (27 reviews)
Seller review
Always lets me know what is going on.
9 days ago
Always lets me know what is going on.

Leanne is a people’s person.Keep her on she is a treasure.Current sale has been a bit of a drag both for Leanne and myself but we will get there.

Leanne Hall

Leanne Hall

  4.9   (69 reviews)
Buyer review
Leanne has been excellent to deal with.
22 days ago
Leanne has been excellent to deal with.

Leanne has always been very helpful and nothing is too much trouble. We have found her very proactive, hardworking and certainly client focused. She is also results driven. We wouldn't hesitate to use her again.

Leanne Hall

Leanne Hall

  4.9   (69 reviews)
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Our properties

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty – Taupō has 88 properties for sale and sold 109 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
DEADLINE SALE: Closes 4:00 p.m. Friday 19 June 2026
17 Windsor Street
Richmond Heights Waikato
3
2
2
House
For Sale
$825,000
6c Kaka Street
Taupo Waikato
2
2
1
House
For Sale
Price by negotiation
12/14 Norman Smith Street
Nukuhau Waikato
3
3
Other
For Sale
$965,000
142 Victory Drive
Wharewaka Waikato
3
2
2
House
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