About Us
Established in 2012, Aspire is a specialist residential and commercial property management company, offering a full range of property management services.
We are not real estate agents and we do not sell property — we focus on, and excel at, managing investment properties, so you can have peace of mind that we are focused 100% on achieving the best outcomes for your investment portfolios. We aim to make property investment easy so you can invest for the long term and relax, knowing that owning a property will be stress free when you use Aspire.
The highest-rated property managers in New Zealand.
We don’t think like normal property management companies.
Property Me
We use Property Me, Australasia’s #1 property management platform. This has empowered our team to work more efficiently and to deliver the best results for our clients.
Tapi
We also use Tapi, a market-leading maintenance manager that gives our clients and tenants the best experience.
Renti
Tenant selection and tenancy agreement preparation is seamless, because we use the leading platform, Renti.
Owner portal
Our property owners have 24-hour access to the owner’s portal via Property Me, meaning they can access information about their property, whenever they want, wherever they want. They can see routine inspections, entry and exit property inspections, rent owing, rent paid.
Your success is our success.
We put our customers at the centre of everything that we do. We aim to help all of our property owners achieve their goals with their investment properties. We make decisions around how we operate as a property management company based on how it benefits you. Your success is our success.
Many of our team are property investors — so we know what works, what doesn’t, what’s important, and what levers to pull to maximize your return on investment.
We hire only passionate, friendly and trustworthy staff; the right people to look after your most valuable asset. People who are forward-thinking and ideas-driven, while being empathetic and kind. People who can relate to both owners and tenants.
Trust, earned every week.
Your rental property is likely to be your most valuable asset, so nothing is more important than being able to trust your property manager to look after it. We earn this trust through reliable performance, compliance, transparency and excellent communication with our property owners. When you become our client, your property manager will work with you to decide the communication level and style you prefer. We can contact you as often or as little as you like about your property — you decide.
The people behind Aspire.
Leadership
Mike Atkinson
Managing Director
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 Sievewright
General Manager
Daisy is Aspire's General Manager and head of HR, known for being knowledgeable, resourceful, and always ready to learn something new. As Aspire's first employee, she has been with Aspire from the beginning as it grows. She spends her weekends outdoors with her two young boys.
Sales & Business Development
Sam Hewetson
Business Development Manager
Sam is an integral part of the Aspire team, having started as a Lettings Agent and quickly progressed through the role of Property Manager to Sales Extraordinaire. He holds the New Zealand Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson), adding a strong qualification to his hands-on experience. Along with property and sales, he has a passion for soccer and spending quality time with his family and friends.
Zoe Millar
Sales Representative
Zoe is a passionate sales representative, dedicated to building lasting relationships with clients and delivering exceptional service. With a strong interest in architecture and design, she brings a creative and personalised approach to property appraisals. Zoe's well-traveled background offers her a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge. She enjoys discovering new cultures and cuisines—often entertaining guests with her culinary talents. When she's not working, you'll find Zoe relaxing at the beach or exploring local markets for hidden gems.
Briana Wilson
Sales Representative
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.
Katrina Li
Sales & Lettings Coordinator
Katrina has a real passion for property and loves helping people find a place they can truly call home. Before joining Aspire, she gained experience in commercial property in China, giving her a well-rounded view of the industry. She enjoys getting to know her tenants, building genuine relationships, and making the rental journey as easy and stress-free as possible. Outside of work, Katrina loves staying active on the tennis court, you'll find her there on the weekend enjoying a game with friends or family.
Abdullah Dokrat
Sales & Lettings Coordinator
Born and raised in Auckland, Abdullah has a genuine passion for property, backed by a certificate in Real Estate Sales and a certificate in Property Management. He enjoys guiding people through every step of their property journey. He takes the time to understand each client's needs, building strong relationships that lead to a positive experience from start to finish. Outside of work, you'll usually find him at the gym or catching up with friends.
Commercial Property
Lauren Daly
Head of Commercial Property
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.
Blake Greenhalgh
Commercial Consultant
With over a decade 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.
Marketing
Justine Atkinson
Head of Marketing
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.
Residential Property Management
Tim Bryant
Head of Residential Property Management
Tim is not only an experienced property manager but also a seasoned commercial and residential landlord, with a portfolio spanning across New Zealand. He brings a practical, solutions-focused approach and values building strong, trusted relationships with both clients and tenants. With first-hand insight into the challenges and rewards of property ownership, Tim understands that clear communication is key. He uses his experience to help clients achieve the best possible outcomes for their investments. Alongside his property expertise, Tim has also successfully built and sold his own company, giving him a well-rounded understanding of business and long-term investment strategy.
Sonia Retter
Residential Team Leader
Sonia is a passionate property management professional with nearly two decades of experience in the industry. Over the course of her career, Sonia has received numerous awards and recognitions, reflecting her dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence. She is deeply passionate about building strong relationships and believes that creating a supportive community is key to success in property management. Known for her fun, bubbly personality, Sonia brings positivity and energy to everything she does. Originally from Palmerston North, she now calls Auckland home and enjoys exploring the vibrant city with her family whenever she gets the chance.
Maggie Du
Residential Property Manager
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.
Joy Du
Junior Property Manager
With a degree in Marketing and a background in Early Childhood Education, Joy brings a caring, organised, and people-focused approach to property management. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, she enjoys building positive relationships and creating positive experiences for both property owners and tenants. Outside of work, Joy enjoys camping, travelling, and watching Auckland FC games with family and friends.
Bryony Key
Residential Property Manager
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.
Georgia Winnie
Residential Property Manager
Georgia was born and raised on the North Shore but now enjoys living close to the beach on the Hibiscus Coast. With a love for the outdoors and all things fitness, she brings energy and dedication to her role as a Property Manager. Known for going the extra mile for both tenants and landlords, she takes pride in delivering exceptional service. Outside of work, you'll find Georgia exploring nature or challenging herself at the gym with a set of pull-ups!
Anastasia Matiatos
Residential Property Manager
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.
Jordan Brown
Residential Property Manager
With almost 15 years in the property industry, Jordan has extensive experience across the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. She is known for a detail-driven, solutions-focused approach, and enjoys building strong relationships and supporting clients where she can. When she's not working, you'll find her spending time with friends and family.
Chris Jablonski
Residential Property Manager
Chris has a background in retail management and customer service, where he built strong client relationships and consistently achieved high customer satisfaction and sales results. He also worked in real estate in Poland, managing rental properties and supporting both landlords and tenants with day-to-day needs. Chris started at Aspire as a lettings agent, where he learnt the foundational skills of matching the right tenants to each property. He now brings this experience to his role as a Property Manager to ensure all properties are well looked after, tenants are carefully selected, and any issues are resolved efficiently. A former Polish national team sprinter, Chris now enjoys longer amateur runs, social football, and spending time outdoors camping with his family and discovering New Zealand's wonders.
Vishal Sharma
Residential Property Manager
Vishal comes from a strong background in retail sales and has recently completed his Real Estate Sales certification. With a passion for the industry, Vishal is gaining valuable property management experience working with Aspire. Outside of work, Vishal enjoys hiking and fitness, having completed some of New Zealand's most challenging tracks, including the Tongariro Crossing and Mt Taranaki.
Lettings
Sunil Bhandari
Lettings Agent
Sunil joined the Aspire team with a strong background in hospitality and a passion for helping people. Sunil is the friendly face you will see on the weekend viewings, gaining valuable property management experience as a Letting Agent whilst also doing his pilot license. Outside of work, Sunny enjoys hiking and exploring the great outdoors.
Kirsty Bennett
Lettings Agent
Kirsty joined the Aspire team with experience in both lettings and property management, along with a keen eye for interior design. She enjoys the opportunity to explore and showcase the unique character of Aspire's properties. Outside of work, Kirsty loves spending time outdoors and has a genuine passion for travel. Growing up on the Hibiscus Coast, she developed a strong love for summer and the lifestyle that comes with it.
Maintenance & Compliance
Elizabeth Ricketts
Maintenance and AI Manager
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.
Don Bailey
Maintenance Technician
Don has been with Aspire for many years and plays a key role in leading the maintenance side of the company. In his spare time, he enjoys sailing, fishing, and painting. Alongside his wife, he has hiked much of the NZ Great Walks.
Dexter Tiglao
Maintenance Technician
With over 20 years of experience in the building and construction industry, Dexter is a qualified builder with extensive experience. Dexter has a strong passion for the technical side of carpentry and enjoys the challenge of problem-solving to achieve the best results for every project. Outside of work, Dexter enjoys continuing to learn, spending time fishing, and playing basketball.
Ricky Manuel
Maintenance Technician
Ricky brings a wealth of hands-on experience to the Aspire team, having run his own property maintenance business for over a decade before joining us. His background means he genuinely understands what's at stake when something needs fixing, because as a property investor himself, he knows first-hand how important well-maintained properties are to protecting your investment. When he's not keeping Aspire's properties in top shape, you'll find Ricky out on his e-bike, hustling at pub pool competitions, or making the most of time with his kids and mates.
Dan O’Connell
Property Inspections & Compliance Agent
With a passion for all things property, Dan works in compliance within Aspire's growing in-house Maintenance team. As a homeowner and landlord himself, he understands the importance of care and upkeep in every property. Outside of work, Dan enjoys spending time outdoors or by the ocean, and takes pleasure in maintaining and improving his own home.
Office, Operations & Administration
Elise Harrall
Head of People and Service
Elise joined Aspire in 2023 as a Property Manager and has since grown into her role as Head of People and Service, where she leads the administration team, drives training and development across the business, and keeps operations running smoothly. With a degree in Teaching and years of hands-on experience managing the luxury interiors of superyachts around the world, she brings a natural ability to upskill and support people alongside a calm, considered approach. In her spare time, you'll find Elise at Pilates, chasing a good coffee, or walking her dog along the beach.
Alice Whatman
Office Manager
Alice is our dedicated Office Manager. She excels at ensuring the smooth daily operations of the Aspire office. Outside of work, Alice enjoys beach days, hunting for furniture at op-shops, and camping 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.
Brie Handford
Office Administrator
Born and raised along the Hibiscus Coast and Snells Beach, Brie brings a genuine love of people and community into everything she does. With years of experience in hospitality and hospitality management, followed by a move into Health administration, she's built a career grounded in organisation, care, and going the extra mile for the people. Outside of work, you'll usually find Brie at the gym or in a dance class. It's this balance of hard work and genuine warmth that makes them such a valued part of the team.
Accounts
Joyce Tsang
Accounts Manager
Joyce, originally from Hong Kong, has called New Zealand home for almost a decade. She holds a Master's degree in Engineering and brings several years of experience in body corporate accounts. Outside of work, Joyce enjoys traveling, cooking, and watching movies. As a mother of two, she cherishes weekends and holidays spent with her family. Her unique combination of professional expertise and personal interests makes her a great addition to our team.
Honey Santos
Accounts Support
Honey is an accountancy graduate from the Philippines and is Aspire's water specialist within the accounting team. She brings a strong background in accounting, financial administration, and team support. Outside of work, Honey enjoys spending time with her family and staying active through outdoor activities.
Let’s look after your investment.
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