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Save the Date: 2025 National Conference

As announced during our conference, next year we are in Tauranga for the 2025 National Conference & GEM Awards. Pop the 21-23 May 2025 in your diary, we hope to see you all there.  

More details to follow.

Annual Conference & GEM Awards

This year's annual convention and GEM Awards in New Plymouth embraced a Monopoly theme. Throughout the event, agents negotiated swaps of Monopoly cards to achieve a matching set for a chance to win prizes. First up was the welcome dinner BBQ with Shaun Preston setting the mood with his musical talents on the piano, getting everyone up on the dance floor.  

For members photos from the event click here

Speakers

This year saw specialised break out sessions for sales, property management and administration as well as  a formidable selection of speakers included highlights such as a presentation on social media from one of New Zealand’s largest broadcasters, Justin Smith; a chilling address on personal safety from Phil Thompson of Protect, a hilarious presentation on connecting with people from one of the most recognisable media personalities, Jason Gunn, an informative update on Artificial Intelligence from Elite Agent Samantha McLean, a great insight into the works of our brains with Wade Jackson and an entertaining address on financial literacy from Hannah McQueen from enable.me.

We are truly blessed to have exceptional individuals within our organisation. A special thank you to Stewart Bunn, Australia's Chief Communications Officer for being our masters of ceremonies as well as William Yip, Linda Wysocka, Alan Lethbridge, Ashley Church, Angie Campbell and Kerry Allan for graciously sharing their expertise as speakers throughout our event.

Some of our speakers have kindly passed on their slides you can view them here 

GEM Awards

Always a night of glitz and glamour, the GEM awards celebrated the remarkable achievements of the past year.

During the awards dinner, the inaugural John Powell Memorial Award was presented by Jill Powell to Ann Crossley of FN United (Rotorua), who has celebrated her 35th year in the real estate industry this year. 

Congratulations to all of our award winners.  To view all winners & photos check out FN Central here. 

Andrea Fenton's Tribute to Ann Crossley

To view the video, simply click on the image above

"In the heat of the moment, I felt in my heart that I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for you. I was more than honoured to perform a haka to express my respect and appreciation for all the deep and meaningful lessons you have taught me.  The knowledge and advice you have given me has shaped my approach to real estate and beyond.  You opened my mind to the wider world.  Your legacy will continue to inspire us long after you've left the office.  May this new chapter be filled with joy, relaxation and all the reward you very much deserve"

Andrea Fenton, FN United (Rotorua)

Our 2023 Annual Report is out 

The Annual report is a celebration of our success within First National, from the opening of new offices to our alliance partners, trainings and of course our members with all that they do for the community and their clients. 

We have limited hard copies available, get in touch with jennie@firstnational.co.nz if you would like a copy, or click above for the electronic version.