Matt has set the benchmark for real estate sales not only across the Hawke’s Bay market but nationwide. He is extremely passionate about Central Hawke’s Bay and thrives on working with clients from all parts of the globe to ensure they get the best possible outcome - whether they are buying, selling or just seeking professional advice on their property ambitions.
Through outstanding results, Matt has cemented his place as the No.1 Sales Consultant for Property Brokers nationwide, taking out this Award for the past eight years (2017-2025). In August 2025 he was also won the REINZ Individual Residential Salesperson of the Year (Highest Volume) award, with his PA Vicki Winlove taking out the REINZ Personal Assistant of the Year Award.
Since starting his real estate career ten years ago, Matt has sold over $450 million Residential and Lifestyle property, continuously setting new company records, and is a highly respected member of the Property Brokers team.
The numerous awards he has received in this time have not taken away from his humble approach, which is solely focused on his client's best interests. Having come from a successful career in sales, marketing and business development, Matt is proud to be working where his family has called home for seven generations.
Matt has always had a passion for property, having been involved in ownership and investment for over 25 years. He prides himself on building long term relationships, which more often than not turn into long term friendships. Matt is very much a people person, with a professional work ethic that is targeted at reaching the best outcome for his clients while going the extra mile to ensure their expectations are exceeded.
He has an infectious enthusiasm for whatever he sets his sights on, whether it is his horses, performing on the stage or cheering on his two daughters Addison and Britta. Matt prides himself on supporting his community through numerous sponsorships and has been a member of the Otane Volunteer Fire Brigade for nearly 30 years.
Whether you are looking to buy, sell or simply want advice, Matt is here to chat through your property ambitions. With his attention to detail and the ability to think outside the square, Matt is the #1 Residential and Lifestyle Sales Consultant in Central Hawke’s Bay.
"We engaged Matt to assess our property and provide advice on how best to prepare it for the market. His recommendations were clear, practical, and spot on — and after following them through, the property presented exactly as it needed to. Matt then guided us through a sales strategy we felt confident in, which ultimately delivered a great result. His communication throughout the entire process was excellent, and it was a genuine pleasure working with him to achieve the outcome we wanted. We would absolutely recommend Matt to anyone looking to sell and are now excited to move on to our next step of purchasing another property."
"Thanks Matt for helping us achieve a successful sale and purchase. You said it would be stressful but it finished up being quite seamless with the jigsaw pieces fitting into place in a timely manner. We appreciated how you kept us informed through the whole process and always being available to answer our questions. Thanks to the great team at Property Brokers we are looking forward to our move and enjoying the next phase of our life in Central Hawkes Bay."