Barfoot & Thompson

04/06/2026

We are incredibly proud to be led by Peter and to celebrate this remarkable achievement alongside him.

Congratulations to FREINZ Life Member Peter Thompson on being recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours and appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for services to philanthropy and rugby.

As Managing Director of & Thompson, Peter has made a significant contribution to communities across New Zealand through his longstanding support of charitable organisations, community initiatives, and rugby at both grassroots and provincial levels.

We extend our sincere congratulations to Peter on this outstanding achievement.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4vnkULr

03/06/2026

“Even the belief that it’s not possible to buy a house in Auckland for under $750,000 no longer holds up. In the first four months of this year the selling price of 23% of the homes Barfoot & Thompson sold was under $750,000,” said our Managing Director, Peter Thompson, in his latest opinion piece.

Housing market remains poised for recovery once Middle East conflict resolved

03/06/2026

Auckland's housing market bounced back strongly in May

📈 885 properties sold – up more than 25% on April
💰 Median price increased to $980,000
🏠 Average price rose to $1.16 million
⬆️ House prices are 5.5% higher than this time last year

“Buyers decided that they had been over cautious in April, and returned to the market in strength in May,” said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson.

Read the full market update: https://brnw.ch/21x32Do

01/06/2026

Congratulations to our Managing Director Peter Thompson, who has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours as a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM), for services to philanthropy and rugby.

This is well deserved and we are so proud for him to be a leader in our company.

PLUS: Jim Farmer, Bryan Mogridge, Karleen Everitt, Evan Davies and others recognised.

28/05/2026

📚 ✍️ The Barfoot & Thompson Young Authors Challenge is open until 7 August. The theme is 'Twisting the Plot'. Listen to Rachael King's top tip to help you get writing.

27/05/2026

What a fantastic evening with the Northern Mystics! On Tuesday, two lucky groups of winners from our Dinner with the Mystics compeitition had the chance to spend time and share food with Maia, Phoenix, Elisapeta and Filda at The Alcott in Auckland's CBD.

One winner brought along the young netball team he coaches, with the girls making the most of the experience through selfies and FaceTime calls to friends and family, giving them the chance to chat live with a Mystic!

After dinner and drinks was enjoyed, the evening wrapped up with signings, photos and a game-day team chant from some of the girls.

26/05/2026

An incredible achievement from our Director Stephen Barfoot and his son Cole, who recently completed the Edinburgh Marathon in East Lothian.

By running across the finish line, Cole joined an extremely small and exclusive club: heart transplant recipients who have completed a marathon.

In 2023, Cole moved to Edinburgh to begin his Masters degree in Theoretical Physics. But by the end of the year, at just 18 years old, he went into heart failure. On Christmas Day, he received a life-saving heart transplant at the Golden Jubilee Hospital near Glasgow.

Fast forward to marathon day this year, where Cole lined up for the Edinburgh Marathon after balancing university exams right up until the day of the race, leaving limited opportunity to train.

To make things even tougher, race day was the hottest May day the UK has experienced in 79 years. Stephen shared that “it was absolutely baking on the course.” Thankfully, Cole had an amazing support crew who kept him encouraged, hydrated and fuelled throughout the race.

Throughout the marathon, Cole carefully monitored his heart rate and hydration levels. Following a heart transplant, there's no nerve connection to the heart, so the body cannot directly control the heart rate. The immunosuppressant medication he takes also increases the risk of kidney and liver damage, making the challenge even greater.

“The last 20km were brutal for Cole,” Stephen shared. “But he really dug deep, kept going, and finished in style!”

An inspiring story of resilience, determination and courage, and one we’re incredibly proud to share. 💙

25/05/2026

Last week, our auctioneer Murray Smith sold something a little outside the ordinary — a 55-unit motel!

Selling vacant in residential zoning, the property attracted a diverse mix of interest, from developers through to prospective motel operators. With seven registered bidders in the room, competition was strong from the outset. The property was placed on the market at $8,050,000 before ultimately selling under the hammer for an incredible $9,100,000.

https://brnw.ch/21x2N7h

24/05/2026

The legend that is Garth Barfoot celebrated his 90th birthday in the best way possible - competing in the Barfoot & Thompson People’s Triathlon Series. An absolute champion and a true inspiration to us all.

Still proving that age is no barrier, Garth continues to embody the determination and community spirit that make him such an icon in sport, real estate, and beyond. What an incredible milestone and an even more incredible way to celebrate it!

23/05/2026

AUCKLAND IS BLUE! 💙

Champions. History made. Proud to back Auckland FC all season long.