Kris Macartney

About Kris

Kris has called Mount Maunganui home since her early 20s and knows the area like a true local. Whether you're searching for your first home, dream home, or holiday home, Kris can guide you every step of the way. Because she’s a true local, she can also connect you with a trusted mortgage broker, skilled builder, reliable mechanic, and even point you to the best ice cream shop in town. With over 20 years of experience as a legal executive at respected local firms, Kris brings a sharp eye for contracts and a thorough, informed approach to every transaction. She ensures her clients fully understand each home they view and every step of the buying or selling process. With the ability to see negotiations from both the vendor’s and purchaser’s perspectives, she works to make deals come together seamlessly. Her clients consistently rave about her work: “Kris Macartney’s performance as my agent was nothing short of impressive”; “She provided the highest level of professional service”; “Kris went above and beyond to secure our sale, working harder than most in the business”; “She made the sale of our house effortless, with incredible outcomes”; “From the start, Kris’ positive and professional demeanour reassured us that we had chosen the right consultant for the job.” When it’s time to find your dream home in Mount Maunganui or Papamoa, trust Kris Macartney at Tremains Papamoa to turn your vision into reality—because everyone deserves their dream home.

9 days ago

Dedicated to success

Loved her enthusiasm, easy to communicate with and totally dedicated in getting results

2 months ago

Highly recommended

Kris was a great agent. She helped us navigate the purchasing process, using her expert opinion and experience to make our experience easier. She skilfully handled all communication between the vendor and ourselves; it was a seamless outcome because of her professional manner. I recommend her services. Thank you.

3 months ago

Excellent service

Selling a property is big milestone, and I’m genuinely grateful for the exceptional support I received throughout the entire process. From the very first meeting, Kris demonstrated deep market knowledge, clear communication, and a calm confidence that made everything feel manageable. What stood out most was Kris's commitment to getting the best possible result. She guided me through preparing the property, arranged high-quality marketing, and kept me updated at every step. Nothing ever felt rushed or overlooked. When it came time to negotiate, Bowers strategy and professionalism really shone — I felt fully represented and supported. Overall experience was smoother than I expected, and that’s entirely thanks to Kris's expertise, honesty, and genuine care. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kris to anyone looking to sell a property. They made a potentially stressful process feel straightforward and helped calm me when I started to get extremely stressed during the auction process. ---

3 months ago

Excellent agent. Easy to work with and dedicated

This is the second time we have worked with Kris. She previously assisted us with purchasing our home, so choosing her again to manage the sale was an easy decision. Kris is highly professional, approachable, and excellent to communicate with throughout the entire process. Her strong work ethic and commitment were evident at every stage. We would not hesitate to recommend her services. She consistently went above and beyond, including implementing additional advertising strategies to help achieve a successful sale.

7 months ago

Amazing mount of knowledge of Papamoa Beach

Kris is a dynamic lady who is able to promote Papamoa Beach as she has lived around here most of her life. She loves the area and she brings this love out when she is working with her clients the buyers being able to tell them about all the great schools parks shops and beauty spots on the reserves and the beaches.