Meet Our Team

Golden Bay attracts talented people looking for a lifestyle that's somehow a little different. Our real estate agents are no different and we're truly fortunate to have such an enthusiastic and professional team.

Sarah-Jane Brown I have been with the Golden Bay First National Team for coming up 10 years and I still enjoy every minute! During this time I have sourced properties for many different people, most of whom still keep contact and pop in for a coffee or general chat. Phone:(03) 525 9511 Mobile: 0274 222 577 Email:

Helen Hodgkinson Real Estate is my passion! I have been working in the industry for the past 20 years and enjoy meeting and working with people from all walks of life. Phone:(03) 525 9325 Mobile: 0274 950 693 Email:

Nick Hodgkinson - AREINZ Nick Hodgkinson (Licensed Agent) is the Principal of Golden Bay First National and is also a Justice of the Peace. 23 years of working in real estate and still loving it. Phone:(03) 525 9325 Mobile: 0274 372 360 Email:

James Mackay BCom AREINZ I have always been passionate about real estate and look forward to assisting you with any property transactions. Having completed my Bachelor of Commerce at Lincoln University (in Valuation and Property Management), my sales course through the Real Estate Institute and having a good knowledge of the Golden Bay area, plus a sense of humour you will find me well qualified and easy to work with. Having been in the industry for over two years now, I have gained considerable experience from working with this great team. Earlier this year I was awarded a Chairman’s Awards for Excellence in both January and March. Phone:(03) 525 7292 Mobile: 027 359 0892 Email:

Paul McConnon Having been indirectly involved in the real estate sector for the past 13 years now, and having good local knowledge (Born & bred in the Bay!)- the move into real estate has been a very positive one for me. Phone:(03) 525 8255 Mobile: 0275 042 872 Email:

Sharon McConnon Company partner Sharon McConnon draws on around 20 years of real estate industry experience to co-ordinate the administrative/financial activities of Golden Bay First National. Phone:(03) 525 8255 Mobile: 027 525 8255 Email:

Marie Pirie A very valuable person to us, Marie is the friendly voice on the other end of the phone and your first point of contact when you call into the office. Marie joined the team in June 2002. Phone:(03) 525 8800 Email:

Brian Taylor Buying and selling property can be a stressful undertaking and you will want to achieve your goals given the best advice possible. I have spent my whole working life in occupations which have involved me relating on a one-to-one basis with people - something I have always enjoyed doing. Phone:(03) 524 8516 Mobile: 0274 540 355 Email: