Raine & Horne Waihi (NRG Realty Ltd)

I have worked in the property and sales and marketing sectors for over thirty-five years making the move into real estate in 1998. Cutting my real estate teeth in Gulf Harbour and in Auckland with the market leader, I moved to Waihi in 2010 with my family. I have a passion for ‘making things work’ for people and I love the Waihi way of life. I’m humbled to have won the 2022 Waihi RateMyAgent Salesperson of the Year, along with our Waihi branch winning Agency of the Year. These are based on customer reviews so for me this reinforces that my caring approach, coupled with my real estate skills, are what people want when buying or selling real estate.

I was born and bred in Morrinsville, my schooling began at St Joseph’s Primary School and my college years were spent at Sacred Heart Girls Highschool in Hamilton. Growing up all our family holidays were spent at Waihi Beach. Our first bach was in Wallnutt Avenue which we owned for about 30 years. My earliest recollection was of the toilet (longdrop) being in the middle of the back yard, then progress, dad built a toilet attached to the house and I can still remember the night cart collecting the waste. Then more progress - we actually built a bathroom attached to the bach which was awesome. That bach today still looks the same, not many baches are still original at Waihi Beach. Waihi Beach is where I met my husband, I was 15, he was 17, we got engaged in our 20’s and we bought our first house in 1980 in Waihi, a very old cottage, got married a year later and proceeded to have 2 children, now in their 30's, both whom live here with their families (my 5 grandies). My working career began in Morrinsville in accounting at age 15, then in my early 20’s I was offered a manager’s position at the then Waihi Leader and magazine shop. From there I moved to the Waihi Gold Mine for a number of years, then back to accounting in Katikati for 9 years, then back to Waihi in accounting. But on passing Fowlers Real Estate office one morning noticed a sign in the window advertising a position at the front desk. I had recently lost my husband and had been residing at the beach for a couple of years, funnily enough buying my parents 3rd bach, and working in Waihi, so thought this would be an ideal opportunity to work in Real Estate, which had always been of real interest to me. So, after ringing up Mike Fowler, went for an interview and was offered the job on the spot, which I accepted, and so started my career in real estate as office manager, a position I held for 6 years, and a job I loved. Around Christmas 2019 I started thinking seriously about being a Sales Agent. I’d had my licence for the last 2 years as I had needed this to be able to answer questions when put to me about the properties we had on the market when people would walk in or ring up. So, decision made, I was to start in sales on 1st April 2020. I am very excited to be part of the Award Winning Waihi Beach Professionals. I have a great personal and working relationship with my team members and love the challenges of real estate. This understanding of the back-end processes, attention to detail and damn hard work means if I’m privileged enough to market your property you can be confident I’ll get a great result. Having lived in the Waihi Beach area means I understand and love our area and how to sell it to others. Watching Waihi Beach’s progress over the years gives you great pleasure knowing you are living at such a lovely beach and using your skills to sell properties to people who also want to come and live here. We know our petite village can’t expand like Mount Maunganui, we just don’t have the room, and that is what attracts people here. They come to retire, relax, walk, swim, fish, bike the endless rail trails we have here, and enjoy all the dining we have to offer, and absolutely love this area – we are all here to stay. We have just increased our staff adding an extra 3 sales people to the Waihi Beach office and can now offer our services to Waihi residents along with our sales agent Richard Jordon. With us you will get professionalism, knowledge and fantastic service all round.

If you're from Waihi or Waihi Beach, chances are you've met Ash Meares—whether from her time managing the Waihi Birthing Centre, teaching dance, or simply being an active part of the local community. Now a licensed real estate salesperson, Ash brings her friendly, approachable nature and strong community ties to everything she does. After spending her first year in real estate working as a personal assistant, Ash built a solid foundation and a strong understanding of the industry before moving into sales. Now working alongside Hannah Borck, Ash is proud to be part of a partnership that shares the same genuine, people-first approach to real estate, while bringing their own individual strengths to every property journey. Ash is passionate about helping clients navigate buying and selling with care, energy and genuine local insight. Her background in healthcare and community roles reflects her natural ability to support others through important life transitions—a skill that translates seamlessly into real estate. Known for her calm presence, genuine care and strong communication, Ash brings a steady hand and a personal approach to every property journey. Together with Hannah, she believes in keeping clients informed, supported and comfortable throughout the entire process. With a strong work ethic, warm and empathetic personality, and a genuine love for the local community, Ash is committed to making buying and selling feel as smooth, supported and positive as possible.

Reliable, creative, and community-focused, Hannah Borck has become a familiar and trusted face in the Waihi and Waihi Beach community. As a licensed real estate salesperson, she brings strong local knowledge, fresh energy, and a people-first approach to helping clients navigate their property journey. Hannah has built a strong foundation in real estate through hands-on experience across all aspects of the sales process, including client support, property campaigns, social media, marketing, and the day-to-day running of property sales. Her experience has given her a strong understanding of what goes on behind the scenes, while also developing her confidence, communication skills, and ability to keep things organised from start to finish. Now working alongside Ash, Hannah brings her own creativity, professionalism, and enthusiasm to every property she represents. Together, they combine strong marketing, local knowledge, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to getting the best possible result for their clients. Hannah’s background in business ownership, healthcare, marketing, and interior design gives her a unique edge, particularly when it comes to property presentation, marketing strategy, and helping clients showcase their homes at their very best. Approachable, creative, and solutions-focused, Hannah is committed to making the buying and selling process smooth and stress-free. She prides herself on clear communication, thoughtful guidance, and always keeping her clients’ goals front and centre. A proud mum of three and deeply connected to the Waihi and Waihi Beach community, Hannah is passionate about helping people at all stages of their property journey take their next step with confidence.