11/09/2026
Peter will absolutely hate this Facebook post… but some things are worth making a fuss about. ❤️
Last night at the Ray White Awards 2026, Peter Best was presented with a Life Member Award - a wonderful recognition of his contribution to Ray White and to the real estate industry over more than three decades.
Peter entered real estate in 1987 with Beltons United Real Estate, before purchasing the United Realty Kohimarama franchise in 1991. When United Realty became Ray White in 1993, Peter became one of Ray White’s founding members in New Zealand.
From there, he went on to build the Ray White Kohimarama and St Heliers businesses into market leaders, before selling the residential sales offices in 2018 and continuing with the property management business he has built alongside an incredible team.
But Peter’s greatest legacy isn’t really about offices or awards. It’s about people - the clients who have trusted him, the team he has supported, the friendships he has made and the relationships he has maintained over so many years.
Peter has always believed that real estate is about people, and he has lived that philosophy throughout his career.
We are incredibly proud of you, Peter. ❤️
Congratulations on your Life Membership. It is so very well deserved.
And yes… we know you’re going to hate us for posting this. 😉