Covering the Top of the South

At First National Connect, we’re proud to serve the communities across the Top of the South. With extensive local knowledge and a commitment to excellence, we provide trusted real estate solutions tailored to your needs.

Our goal is to make the process of buying, selling, or managing property simple, transparent, and rewarding for every client. We strive to deliver personalised service that reflects your unique goals and lifestyle, guiding you every step of the way with expert advice, clear communication, and unwavering support. By putting your priorities first, we ensure a smooth, stress-free experience and help you achieve the best possible outcomes for your property.

How We Put You First

At First National Connect, we put you first. Our team is dedicated to understanding your unique needs and priorities, ensuring that every step of buying, selling, or managing a property is tailored to you. With local knowledge and personalised guidance, we make the process simple, transparent, and stress-free.

We believe that real estate is about people, not just properties. By putting your goals at the centre of everything we do, we deliver solutions that truly work for you—whether it’s finding your dream home, managing an investment, or achieving the best outcome when selling. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to providing professional, honest, and caring service every step of the way.

What We Offer

  • Residential, commercial, and rural property sales

  • Free, no obligation market appraisals

  • Real estate consultancy

  • Buyer’s agent service

  • Private seller negotiation service

  • Home staging and advice

  • Document preparation & advice

  • Property management

“First National agents have been rated, by independent research, above other agents in every category measured, including communication and advice, problem resolution, contract handling, marketing, moving services and value for money.”

Supporting Local Community

All First National Real Estate offices are locally owned and operated, and we’re deeply involved with our local community. When we say, ‘We put you first’, it’s because we’re committed to making a difference – both through our property services and our community service.

First National’s charitable trust, the ‘First National Foundation’, was established in June 2009 and registered as a charitable organisation. Through the Foundation, First National’s offices around New Zealand can provide significant benefits in support of various educational and humanitarian works.

In 2012 we proudly announced the launch of the Foundation’s major partnership with the National Burn Centre. This nationwide sponsorship services the entire country, helping to care for injured burns patients and their families from around New Zealand and the South Pacific.

In New Zealand, every year on average approximately 270 children aged 0-14 years are admitted to hospital for an unintentional burn injury. A further three children are killed each year.

Through our support, the National Burn Centre trains frontline responders to treat severe burn patients in their local communities.