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In a world where networking is often polished, performative and transactional, Australian real estate identity Dana Walton is taking a different approach, one built around authenticity, honesty and genuine human connection.

Days like this matter because they challenge complacency. Real estate is built on momentum.

Property Brokers’ 2026 Bid Day Out campaign has delivered more than $70 million in confirmed property sales, with 102 properties sold under the hammer nationwide and a further 32 now under contract following auction day.

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty (NZSIR) managing director Mark Harris says the individuals are now on the ground and active in the luxury market.

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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision to hold the Official Cash Rate at 2.25% reflects an economy that remains soft, but increasingly stable, with the property market showing early signs of renewed momentum.

Let’s be honest: usually, the focus is entirely on bricks and mortar. But this Valentine’s Day, Harcourts is admitting to having a soft spot for the slushy stuff, too.

Despite a fluctuating market this year, the agency has experienced a 28% year-on-year rise in sales of properties of $5 million-plus. The luxury properties sold by NZSIR between January-November range from $5 million up to $30 million. The company sold five of NZ’s top residential sales this year, all located in the premium hotspots of Auckland, Tasman and Queenstown.

Valentine’s Day is usually about flowers, dinners and grand gestures, but it can also be a timely reminder to give your investment property a little attention before the financial year slips away.

As Valentine’s Day puts the spotlight on love, Stockdale & Leggo is showing what that concept looks like in practice, not through words or campaigns, but through commitment to community and care for the next generation.

Valentine’s Day is often associated with romance — but at its core, it’s really about trust. About choosing to believe in someone. About allowing yourself to be seen, supported, and guided into something new. This story is a tribute to that kind of love.

For 24-year-old Whatawhata local Summer Hainsworth, buying her first home wasn’t just a milestone moment for her family, it was the spark that reignited a long-held dream to work in real estate.