Network News

From lively lunches to elegant dinners and after work drinks, the GEM Awards are being celebrated in style by teams across the country. Each event has its own unique flavour, but all share a common purpose: recognising and honouring the outstanding individuals who consistently go above and beyond.

These celebrations are our chance to pause, reflect, and acknowledge that drive to shine a spotlight on those who have truly excelled.

The GEM Awards are about more than just results. They celebrate commitment, professionalism, and a shared belief in the value of what we do every day. They highlight the people who lift others, lead with integrity, and inspire progress across our network.

Congratulations to all our award recipients. Your hard work sets the benchmark for excellence, and we are proud to celebrate your success.

Sales Training: Elevate Your Real Estate Career

New Plymouth | 28–30 July 2025 | $299 per person (including GST)

First National is excited to host ‘Winning Ways: Greatness’ training course in New Plymouth, a high-impact, three-day program designed specifically for newer agents looking to build a successful and sustainable career in real estate.

Dates & Details:Venue: Novotel New Plymouth

Mon 28 – Wed 30 July 2025

Timing:

Mon: 9:30 am–4:30 pm (registration from 9:00 am)

Tues: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

Wed: 9:30 am–12:30 pm

Cost: $299 per person – includes three full days of training, coffee, and lunch. 

(Please book your own accommodation)

Some nearby options are:

The Devon Hotel (conference venue): $114/night

Novotel (training venue): $200/night

Note: We have 23 attendees already confirmed. Registrations will close on 3rd July, so don’t miss out.

Annual Report 2024

Take a look back at 2024 as we celebrate the people who make First National what it is — our amazing members. From standout achievements and community initiatives to milestone moments across the network, it’s been a year to remember.  Check it out here.

Verified training with Alan Lethbridge in Invercargill & Whangarei

A full 10 hour day of face to face training including balancing fiduciary duty, marketing, other laws, ethics, DEI 3, engaging with councils, social media

The event is catered with morning tea, working lunch and all day tea/coffee provided by Workingmen's Club.

We provide a printed super summary to skill up on will be emailed to you before the training. Printed course module is a cost option (this is a no margin service if you choose the printed option)

Registration from 7:30 am - 7:45 am, then we start at 8:00 am and do the full 10 hours in a fun and engaging environment, taking what you have to do and making it something you want to do!

For details on the Whangarei course, please reach out to Hershey Luv Tercera on hershey@lethbridge.co.nz 

Sustainable seafood innovator to speak at Regional & Rural Muster