Harcourts Australia is thrilled to welcome a dynamic new leader to its executive team. Kiarni Hall has been selected to steer the company’s operational strategy, bringing a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the organisation.

New Zealand’s property management sector is approaching a structural reckoning. As regulatory pressure increases and professional expectations rise, the industry is being forced to confront a reality many have long deferred, that scale alone is no longer a sufficient measure of success.

The Harcourts Foundation has proudly announced the presentation of a $12,000 grant to Tas Textiles, a significant contribution designed to support the local manufacturer’s growth and creative capabilities. This funding has facilitated the purchase of a new Pom Pom machine, an equipment addition that is already opening doors to new commercial opportunities for the organisation.

The real estate industry does not move in straight lines. It moves in cycles. In the lunar calendar, 2025 was the Year of the Snake, a symbol associated with strategy, awareness and quiet transformation. The Snake does not chase attention. It observes, adjusts and sheds what no longer works. That symbolism landed with surprising accuracy across the property sector.

The final day of the year often invites reflection in real estate. It is tempting to treat it as a clean break, a moment where one year ends and another begins with a fresh slate. In practice, the market rarely works that way. Very little resets overnight. What tends to carry forward are habits, perceptions and positioning.