3009 days ago

One year on

Ben Keehan from

Hi everyone.

Big thanks to all my clients this year, you have made my first year at First National awesome!

Since leaving NZ's most trusted brand in September 2016 I can say that moving to First National was the best decision I could have made not only financially but also with a decrease in stress and being ahead of the game for once.

Real Estate / you the vendors have been very kind to me trusting your largest asset with me to sell, I really appreciate every opportunity to achieve your goals. I realise that not all properties were sold and sometimes I got it wrong. In some cases, I got very lucky with multiple contracts on the go at one time and or getting the deal done at the 11th hour.

All of the sales have been important and one or two have been very humbling experiences for me.

This coming year will see new challenges in the market with the change of Government it will be interesting to see how the last quarter plays out.

My highlights:

Selling The Waikare Hotel
Listing 12 Elizabeth Road
Joining First National
Getting Super Gold card partner approved
Selling 52 York Avenue, 42 McDonald Street, 7 Nelson Cres, 8 Guildford Street, 7 Howard Road, 56 Kapiti Drive, 7 Bibby Street, 109 Hedgely Road, 2033 Puketitiri Road, 36 Livingston Road, plus all the other listings I have on the go.

Once again thank you to all my vendors and if you are thinking of selling call me anytime

Ben

More messages from your neighbours
3 hours ago

Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? πŸ›»πŸš¨πŸš“

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?

What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?

Image
If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? πŸ›»πŸš¨πŸš“
  • 40.7% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    40.7% Complete
  • 59.3% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    59.3% Complete
59 votes
2 hours ago

Lawn mowing

Michael from Blade

Hi Everyone

I have availability on my lawn mowing run at the moment, for regular cutting, in the Napier area. My customers include residential and commercial properties and they are happy with the service I provide. Autumn is also a great time to get your lawn sorted, if you need some help. I have also had customers in the past, that were selling their property and needed it tidied and maintained, while on the market.

So if you are interested or need a quote, or know someone that needs help with their lawns? Please contact me.
You can reach me at 027 3731310 or Bradley.mw@gmail.com

Have a great day!
Michael from Blade Lawns.

7 days ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

Image