When you are choosing an agent for a Pukekawa property, practical understanding of land belongs alongside a strong sales career. Ray White Tuakau brings both: owner Christine Montagna combines a farming background with award-winning residential and rural experience, supported by a team with Franklin connections and hands-on knowledge of property.
Adrian Montagna’s lifestyle-block experience, Beryl Bell’s lifelong local relationships, Nick King’s renovation work and Ray Newson’s building and design background give you several strong people to consider. Together, those different perspectives help make the home, the land and the work you have put into it part of a convincing selling story.
Look for someone who wants to understand how your property works before recommending how to sell it. The quality of access, useful outbuildings, water arrangements and the way the home sits on the land can be just as important to buyers as the view.
Your priorities matter too. Whether you are moving to town, looking for a different block or simply exploring a sale, choose the person whose experience and approach give you confidence.
Christine Montagna has worked in real estate since 2006 and brings a farming background to her residential and rural sales work. For a Pukekawa owner, that means a conversation informed by practical understanding of land, rather than one focused only on the house.
Her Ray White recognition includes Chairman’s Elite in 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, Elite Performer in 2023/2024 and 2024/2025, and Premier Performer in 2025/2026. Christine became the office owner in 2022 and remains an active salesperson, combining experienced leadership with a hands-on approach to clients’ moves.
Adrian Montagna grew up in Franklin and entered real estate in 2015 after a hospitality career. Helping on his family’s lifestyle block gives him a personal feel for the maintenance, routines and appeal that come with owning land.
He brings energy and strong people skills alongside Ray White Elite Performer recognition for 2024/2025 and Premier Performer for 2023/2024. His community involvement and rugby coaching reinforce those local connections. Adrian is a compelling person to speak with if you want an approachable, engaged salesperson who can connect the property with the people considering it.
Beryl Bell brings lifelong connections with the wider area and experience across property sales and rentals. Her family, including her daughters and grandchildren, also lives in Franklin, giving her a lasting personal connection to the community.
Beryl’s approach centres on understanding your circumstances and keeping your interests at the forefront. She draws on local contacts and resources, values clear communication and takes time to help you explore your options. For owners who want a warm, approachable salesperson to work alongside them, those qualities are an important part of what she offers.
Nick King has been involved in renovation and property trading since 2020, working from cosmetic improvements through to full refurbishments. His experience includes property acquisitions, budgets, compliance, coordinating builders and sales.
That gives him a practical foundation for discussing the jobs you are weighing up before going to market. Nick brings a business ownership and hospitality background too, with a service-first approach built around straight talking, attention to detail and follow-through. For a Pukekawa seller, he adds a useful perspective on the home and improvements within the wider property.
Ray Newson works as Sales Associate to Christine and brings more than 28 years in sales and customer service, primarily within building, design and architectural sectors. His background helps him appreciate how a home’s layout, design choices and features can be explained to buyers.
Ray’s community involvement includes founding contributor and life membership of the Franklin Softball Association, longstanding Pukekohe Softball roles, rugby coaching and Karioitahi surf lifesaving. He brings a broad professional background and genuine commitment to the wider Franklin community to the people he works with.
You can choose your salesperson while drawing on a locally owned business with a broad range of experience. The office’s recognition includes Ray White Premier Business Leader for 2024/2025. The team combines that professional pride with personal connections to Franklin and a genuine interest in the move you are making.
Read buyer and seller reviews to hear about clients’ experiences, and explore the full Tuakau sales-team guide to get to know the people further.
For a lifestyle holding, prepare a clear outline of access, fencing, outbuildings and the information available about water and wastewater systems. Describe how you currently use the land without assuming that every buyer can use it in the same way. Title conditions and planning requirements need to be checked for the actual property and intended use.
Think about the route through a viewing: where visitors will park, how they will see the home and land, and what can be shown safely. Good photographs and a useful property-information pack should work together, with a clear distinction between confirmed features and possibilities a buyer would need to investigate.
Discuss which recent properties provide a meaningful comparison and what makes yours different. Agree on preparation priorities, marketing, viewing arrangements and the way your salesperson will keep you informed. A practical plan helps you make decisions with more confidence as the campaign progresses.
Choose the person you would like to speak with:
Request a property appraisal. You are welcome to choose the person you would like to work with, or call 09 236 8447 for an introduction.
Tell us about your property, the work you have put into it and what you would like your next move to bring. Our selling guide can help you prepare for the conversation, while the sales snapshot explores selected homes and lifestyle properties sold by the office.