Boutique Real Estate Salesperson
Kathy is a licensed real estate professional who takes a refreshingly boutique approach to sales, with a “fewer listings, more attention” philosophy. Rather than managing a high-volume portfolio, she carefully curates a select number of listings at any one time, ensuring every vendor receives her strong focus and unwavering commitment. Her philosophy is simple: “My clients will always get me” – meaning you’re guaranteed bespoke, hands-on service throughout your entire selling journey.
With over 30 years of personal experience in the property market, Kathy has truly seen and done it all. For more than three decades, she and her husband Mark have professionally bought, sold, held, and traded properties across suburban, coastal, and rural New Zealand – from century+-old do-ups to modern new builds, from lifestyle blocks to investment flips. Along the way, they have renovated everything from CBD apartments, to suburban homes, to award-winning AirBNBs, with a particular personal passion for creative interior transformations. Their current labour-of-love is “Whare Kura,” the historic 150-year-old Aratapu School House.
Before real estate, Kathy carved out a stellar sales and marketing career in the Travel Industry, consistently achieving top-producer status. She brings that same drive to real estate, combining sharp market insight with the practical wisdom of decades of having been in-the-trenches of the “property game.” Her approach to achieving outstanding results is built on three pillars: Best possible presentation, Best possible asking price, & Best possible marketing.
Equally, she ensures Buyers enjoy a professional, pressure-free experience, giving every genuine purchaser the chance to secure the home they truly want.
Kathy also draws on a unique background in healthcare. A former 24-7 case-loading midwife for many years and best-selling maternity author, she is recognised internationally as a thought-leader in Perinatal Integrative Medicine – proof of her lifelong commitment to service, empathy, and excellence.
Awards for First National year ended 31 March 2026
• Ruby Achiever
Community Involvement
• Active Member, Northland Property Investors Association
• Committee Volunteer, Feeling Fab Foundation (Dargaville)
• Active Sponsor for the Te Kopuru School
• Active Sponsor for the Dargaville Club
• Associate Member of Dargaville Rotary Club
• Retired Secretary, Hokianga’s Pakanae Water Board
• Founder & Co-Chair, International Integrative Maternity HealthCare Org (IIMHCO)
• Ongoing pro bono maternity advisor and advocate for women in underserved countries
Testimonials
On the Market
Kathy's Listings
BIG ON SPACE. BIG ON OPTIONS. BIG ON LIFESTYLE AT POPULAR BAYLYS BEACH If you’ve been dreaming of a substantial family home by the sea – with room for everyone, expansive entertaining deck, and a layout offering loads of flexibility – 6 Bayly Street deserves your attention. Set on a fully fenced 809sqm section inMore info
PONSONBY IN DARGAVILLE – The Irresistible Lavender Cottage – Circa 1910 Some homes have that certain something – and Lavender Cottage has it in spades. With all the charm of a leafy Ponsonby villa, yet nestled right here in the heart of Dargaville, this gorgeous circa-1910 character home is a delightful marriage of historic personalityMore info
BIG ON SPACE, BEAUTIFUL ON THE INSIDE – AND READY TO ENJOY Why spend your weekends renovating when someone else has already done the hard work? Beautifully refreshed from top to toe, this delightful resited two-bedroom home offers the best of both worlds – the comfort and convenience of modern living, with the warmth ofMore info
ROTOTUNA HOMESTEAD – YOUR OWN PRIVATE VALLEY ESTATE Some properties offer you a home. Others offer a lifestyle. Rototuna Homestead offers you an entire private valley to call your own. Nestled within a sheltered basin on Northland’s beautiful Pouto Peninsula, this remarkable 1.58+ hectare country estate combines an expansive family homestead, substantial outbuildings, productive gardens,More info
UNDER CONTRACT Freedom to Live Your Way – Modern Tiny Home on 1012m² If you’ve been craving space, independence and a lifestyle that finally feels like yours, this off-grid tiny home could be the perfect fit. Built in 2021 and cleverly designed across approximately 38m², this modern two-bedroom tiny home sits on a generous 1012m²More info
ELEGANT VILLA CHARM Beautifully renovated and immaculately presented, this elegant 1910s villa offers something increasingly difficult to find – timeless character combined with the confidence of major structural upgrades already completed. Positioned proudly behind a classic white picket fence on an elevated approximately 885sqm section, this stunning home has been thoughtfully transformed into a trueMore info
THE OLD STATIONMASTER’S HOMESTEAD Tucked away within a magical Northland valley and bordered on two sides by the gently flowing Waima River, the Old Stationmaster’s Homestead offers something increasingly difficult to find – genuine privacy, character, and a feeling of being in your own little world. Set on a generous 2,428sqm (over half-acre) section inMore info
UNDER CONTRACT A rare chance to own a kauri villa on the Northern Wairoa River – character, space and location. Some homes are easy to forget. Others have that unmistakable feeling the moment you walk in the door. This beautiful century-plus villa (mostly originally built of kauri) sits proudly on 1,001sqm in central Dargaville, overlookingMore info
== UNDER CONTRACT == Move straight in and start dreaming – this solid 1950s three-bedroom home is perfectly liveable as is, but just BEGGING for a fresh makeover to unlock its full charm …Think polished native timber floors, light coastal colours, and instant “wow” factor. Set on a generous 1618sqm (two sections on one freeholdMore info
If you’ve been searching for space, serenity, and serious potential – stop right here. Just 10 minutes from town and a scenic two-hour drive from Silverdale, this lifestyle gem is your chance to live the rural dream without leaving convenience behind. Set on nearly 2 acres (8083sqm) this property offers endless opportunity. Whether you’re aMore info
Step into Opportunity at 29 Cobham Avenue! Tucked away in a peaceful and sought-after cul-de-sac, this Healthy Homes-compliant 3-bedroom gem is full of potential and charm. Whether you’re a first-home buyer, savvy investor, or looking to downsize with ease, this home is ready to meet your needs-and reward your vision. Bursting with 1970s character, muchMore info
== UNDER CONTRACT == Welcome to this fabulous good-for-the-soul and beautifully maintained 3-Bedroom 2-Bathroom home with sooooo much more, including two Sunrooms, two Decks, in-built Spa-pool, modern double Garage, separate funky “Art Studio” (a great work-from-home option or sleep-out), Murphy-Bed in 2nd Bedroom, Ivent heat-transfer ventilation system, Lounge heat-pump, plus both Town & Tank water.More info
**Charming 3-Bedroom Home on Expansive 2023 sqm Block – 17 Logan St, Dargaville** **Price Guide: Enquiries Over $550,000** Welcome to your dream home at 17 Logan St, Dargaville! This delightful 3-bedroom residence combines classic charm with modern convenience, set on a generous 2023 sqm block that offers ample space for outdoor activities, gardening, or simplyMore info
Welcome to this borderline derelict home, complete with non-compliant wiring, non-compliant plumbing, non-compliant lintels, an unpermitted freestanding fireplace, some rotting original piles, dodgy front & rear lean-to additions, and a demolition-ready double Carport. BUT… remove the dilapidated DIY construction elements and restore it back to its original square-shaped 1910s home, and you could have aMore info
This century-old 1920’s Bungalow exudes her timeless ambiance with high-stud ceilings and character, standing the test of time. Features include: • Open-plan Lounge-Dining-Kitchen with original polished floors in Kitchen-Dining, plus freestanding Milan lounge-room wood fire, and traditional open-hearth dining-room fireplace. • Three elegant bedrooms. • Combined cottage-style family Bathroom, with Shower cubicle, clawfoot Bath, andMore info
What a wonderful work-from-home set-up potential or ultimate Bachelor Pad ‘Mancave’ on steroids! Just over 1.5 hours from Silverdale, 8-mins to Ruawai Village shops, and 20-mins to Dargaville town, this unique lifestyle property is the ultimate workshop featuring a huge modern 160sqm 4-Bay Shed with spacious mezzanine, plus 1980s temporary Cabin with roomy conservatory andMore info
Located just a 5-min drive to Dargaville Town, this approx 2.6 acre lifestyle property is a special piece of privacy paradise – and a one-level wheelchair-friendly home. Features include: > Lengthy (shared) driveway away from street noise > Simple roomy Kitchen, open-plan Lounge-Dining with Heatpump, Pool-Table area and elegant tiled floor > Extraordinarily private north-facingMore info
GREAT WEE NORTHLAND INVESTMENTS of TWO duplex 3-Bedroomed Townhouses on TWO TITLES. 8.5% Gross Yield ($1020/week joint Rent) Occupy one and Tenant one – or Tenant Both! Extended-whanau long-term tenants keen to continue to stay long-term. HealthyHomes compliant including new Heat-Pumps. Tidy general condition (well-maintained by carpenter owner). Mirrored identical lay-outs of each Townhouse: DOWNSTAIRSMore info
OPTIONS! OPTIONS! OPTIONS! 1-3-5 KAPIA STREET — 3 x SHOP LEASE OPTIONS in central Dargaville Town Approx 37sqm to 180sqm depending on your needs [Any/all fit-out costs at Lessee Tenant’s expense] 5 KAPIA STREET Circa 104.5sqm – was operating as Dinny’s Bakery & Takeaways [now closed due to tenant buying another business]. This tenancy dueMore info
For Lease – Prime Dargaville Retail Space …It just does not get any more central in Dargaville Town than this fantastic location! Approx 140-yr-old original “Henderson’s Boarding House & Dining Room” building steeped in local history. Circa 250sqm, more or less. $2250/month + GST + Outgoings [Various potential options regarding lease terms & rights ofMore info
