About Us

Mike founded Aspire Property Management in 2012, after returning from working in property  in the UK, and seeing a gap in the market in New Zealand for a proactive, customer-focussed and tech-savvy property management company. Mike was born on Auckland’s North Shore and has lived and worked in London, Sydney and Melbourne. Mike’s passionate about using technology to improve business performance and has set up systems and platforms that allow Aspire to work smartly and efficiently, with easy and transparent communication for customers, suppliers and tenants. He loves all sports; plays and coaches basketball, and will never miss a Warriors or a Black Caps game

Daisy is Aspire’s operations manager and head of HR, known for being knowledgable, resourceful, and always ready to learn something new. As Aspire’s first employee, she has been with Aspire as it grows.  She spends her weekends outdoors with her two young boys.

Matte, a Point Chevalier local, attended St Francis Primary and St Peters College, where he was in the rowing squad and later coached. After beginning his career at Event Cinemas, he discovered his passion for property and now leads Aspire’s residential team. His goal is to make Aspire Auckland’s top property management company.

Lauren is passionate about both sides of her role at Aspire. She enjoys building strong relationships with her commercial landlords and tenants, while bringing on new clients and educating them about their rights and obligations as a landlord. Outside of work, Lauren can be found teaching group fitness classes at her local gym and playing football on Sundays.

With over 12 years of experience in the commercial property industry, Blake has held diverse roles, including asset management for NZX-listed funds, high-net-worth private investors, and charitable organisations. His passion for success enables him to bring parties together collaboratively, achieving the best results for all involved. Blake forges strong relationships with tenants and helps those less familiar with real estate align their property strategy with their organizational or investment goals. This alignment leads to greater results and successful outcomes while creating value for clients by growing their real estate assets. In his spare time, Blake enjoys taking his dog Howie to the beach and participating in sports, especially motorsports, though after suffering a broken neck, he is now an avid virtual sim racer.

Maggie Du is more than just a property manager; she’s a dedicated partner in your journey to improve your property. With her expertise, love for working with people, and DIY flair, she’s poised to make your property dreams a reality. Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, or tenant, you can count on Maggie to guide you toward a better property experience.

Tim, a commercial and residential landlord with properties throughout New Zealand, enjoys problem-solving and building relationships. He understands that communication is key and uses his unique position as a landlord to help his clients get the best outcomes for their investment properties. Tim has previously built and sold his own company.

A passionate and experienced Property Manager, Bryony loves building strong relationships with her owners and tenants. She grew up in Titirangi, before basing herself in London and travelling Europe. She loves the beach, keeping fit, Queenstown, burgers and sauna and ice-bath contrast therapy.

Sam is an integral part of the Aspire team, having started as a Lettings Agent and quickly progressing to the role of Property Manager and Sales Extraordinaire. Along with property and sales, he has a passion for soccer and spending quality time with his family and friends. 

Joyce is originally from Hong Kong and has spent the past seven years living in New Zealand. She holds a Master’s degree in Engineering and has several years of experience working in body corporate accounts. Joyce loves traveling, cooking, and watching movies in her spare time. As a mother of two, she treasures weekends and holidays spent with her family. Joyce’s blend of professional expertise and personal passions makes her a valuable asset to our team.

Don, who has been with Aspire for eight years, spends his spare time sailing, fishing, and painting art. With his wife, he has hiked most of the NZ Great Walks.

Robbie, originally from South Africa, is an avid sportsman and has 9 years of experience as a property manager. He understands how to handle landlords, tenants, and property owners alike. He believes in giving back to the community and has made NZ his home for the past 15 years, with his wife and two sons.

With over 20 years of corporate marketing experience gained in the UK, Australia and NZ; Justine uses her marketing and media skills to bring the right customers to Aspire, and the right people to your rental property.

Elizabeth, a North Shore local, seamlessly merges her background in cafe management and graphic design here at Aspire. With a foundation in hospitality management, she brings effective communication and people skills to her role. Passionate about branding and advertising, she not only manages maintenance and partnerships but also contributes creatively to the marketing team. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys expressing her creativity through any outlet.

Whether it’s implementing efficient billing systems, or addressing water-related queries, Aria approaches each task with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence. Tackling water accounts administration for our 800+ portfolio of properties is no mean feat, and she manages to balance this with full-time studies majoring in Quantity surveying. Aside from her work, Aria enjoys watching movies, exploring new cuisines and occasionally indulging outdoor adventures like hiking.

With a diverse background and a passion for exceptional customer service, Hana brings a unique blend of experiences and skills to the world of property management. Born in Auckland, she has spent years travelling the world, exploring places like Europe, South East Asia, South America and the Pacific Islands. Hana has dedicated the last five years to the tourism industry in Queenstown, honing her problem-solving skills and customer service expertise. An enthusiastic team member, Hana is ready to tackle any challenge and provide top-notch service to our clients.

Georgia was born and raised on the North Shore with a love for the outdoors and anything fitness-related. After four months of exploring Australia, Georgia has returned with a fresh perspective and boundless enthusiasm to dive into her property management role at Aspire Property Management. Excited for this new chapter, Georgia is ready to make a lasting impact in her role.

Anastasia is a North Shore local with knowledge of all the best food & cocktail spots, after working in the bartending industry for over 2 years she knows how to mix up some delicious cocktails & mocktails. Has a strong passion for anything to do with property & design & completed an interior design internship while in school. She spends her free time fishing & camping and loves anything to do with the outdoors.

Alice is our dedicated administrator who thrives on maintaining the smooth operation of our Aspire office. Outside of work, she enjoys beach days, op-shopping for furniture, and camping adventures with friends and family. Her passion for life and eye for detail brings a unique flair to her work, making her an invaluable part of our team.

Born and raised on Auckland’s North Shore, Briana is passionate about the outdoors. You’ll find her at the beach every chance she gets. She excels at finding excellent tenants for our new properties and communicating with owners when they start their relationship with Aspire.