New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty – Taupō

72 Ruapehu Street, Taupō, New Zealand 3330
  •   4.9   (399 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*

63
Reviews
70
Properties for sale
117
Sold properties
$830k
Average sale price
$97.1m
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   (107 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   (101 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-plus 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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Rachael Webber
Rachael Webber

Sales Associate

  4.9   (36 reviews)
About Rachael

Rachael currently has 13 active property listings and 5 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Tina Baker
Tina Baker

Sales Associate

  4.9   (35 reviews)
About Tina
With over 25 years of experience in Taupo real estate, I have helped hundreds of clients successfully buy and sell property. Known for my market expertise, strong negotiation skills, and personalised service, I am dedicated to delivering exceptional results, honest advice and a seamless real estate experience. Where people matter most to me, I love what I do with guiding people with their next move and helping people achieve their dreams. I am committed to expose my property listings to the broadest possible market and do the best job for my clients.
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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  
399 reviewsacross 21 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: honest, responsive, supportive, friendly, reliable, local expert, clear communication.
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Buyer review
Great team!
6 days ago
Great team!

Kim and Scott were a great go between vendor and buyer. Always available and happy to work in. A solid and dependable duo, would recommend them and work with them again. Thanks guys!

Team Kim & Scott

Team Kim & Scott

  4.9   (101 reviews)
Buyer review
Clear communication and realistic target setting to reach a successful outcome
8 days ago
Clear communication and realistic target setting to reach a successful outcome

This was a difficult transaction as the expectations from both parties were not aligned. Rachael worked in a very sympathetic way to find a positive outcome for both parties. I would have no hesitation to recommend Rachael if you're considering to buy or sell a house in the Taupo region.

Rachael Webber

Rachael Webber

  4.9   (36 reviews)
Seller review
Very helpful
17 days ago
Very helpful

Always kept me updated. Gave me all the options and wasn't in anyway pushy

Sharni Mackintosh

Sharni Mackintosh

  5   (7 reviews)
Seller review
Straight to the point & got the job done
17 days ago
Straight to the point & got the job done

Sharni was awesome to deal with, no hidden agendas, straight to the point and worked with us to meet our goals Clear communicator, great tips on how to prep our property, flexible with changes when needed. Highly recommend and if we ever choose to sell again Sharni will be our first call!

Sharni Mackintosh

Sharni Mackintosh

  5   (7 reviews)
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Our properties

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty – Taupō has 70 properties for sale and sold 117 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldAug 13, 2026
Price not available
116 Harakeke Drive
Wharewaka Waikato
3
2
1
House
SoldAug 6, 2026
Price not available
56 Seven Oaks Drive
Kinloch Waikato
4
2
2
House
SoldAug 6, 2026
Price not available
5 Koha Road
Taupo Waikato
2
1
1
House
For Sale
Price By Negotiation
111 Kenrigg Road
Kinloch Waikato
4
2
2
House
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