Kath Barnes Real Estate

17/09/2026

From a taste of France and a celebration of kapa haka, to a day surrounded by animals and an evening walk for a great cause, there’s something for everyone to enjoy around Auckland this weekend.

French Market
Alliance Française Auckland, 131 Remuera Road | Saturday 19 September | 9am–1pm
Enjoy a taste of France in the heart of Auckland, with French pastries and savoury treats, artisan stalls, handcrafted goods and live music. A lovely way to spend a Saturday morning, and entry is free!

Tuku Iho | Golden Years of Kapa Haka
Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall | Saturday 19 September | 9am–1pm
Experience the excellence, artistry and mana of Māori performing arts as legendary kapa haka groups come together to celebrate whakapapa, legacy and the performers who have inspired generations.

Auckland Pet & Animal Expo 2026
Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane | Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September | 10am–5pm
A must for animal lovers! Discover the latest pet products and services, meet animals great and small, watch demonstrations, connect with rescues and clubs, and enjoy plenty of family-friendly attractions under one roof.

Shine for a Cure – Auckland
Auckland Domain | Saturday 19 September | 5pm check-in, 5:30pm start
Light up the night at this 5km lantern walk supporting blood cancer research and support. Come together as a community to remember loved ones, bring hope to those facing cancer and help light the way towards a brighter future.
Barfoot & Thompson Grey Lynn Jacqui Vaughan-Kells Kath Barnes

06/09/2026

The family will be over soon, the leg of lamb is ready for the barbecue, and banana cake and ice cream are waiting for dessert. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads—and thinking of those who are remembering someone special today. 💙

03/09/2026

SOLD! 🏡✨ Congratulations to our wonderful vendors and the lucky new owner. Wishing you all the very best for your exciting next chapters! 🥂
Barfoot & Thompson Grey Lynn Jacqui Vaughan-Kells Kath Barnes

03/09/2026

From skating to the beat and family fun on the waterfront, to live orchestral music and a journey back to prehistoric Antarctica, there’s plenty happening around Auckland this weekend!

Drum & Bass On Ice
Paradice Ice Skating Avondale & Botany | Friday 4 September | 7:30pm–10:30pm
Strap on your skates and hit the ice to a live DJ spinning drum and bass all night, with big beats, high energy and plenty of skating fun. $20

Your Big Backyard
Silo Park | Saturday 5 September | 10am–2pm
Bring the whānau down to the waterfront for a free day of fun, with interactive dance workshops, climbing, bungy trampolines, skateboarding, rollerblading, circus workshops and more.

Rhythm and Dance
Auckland Town Hall | Saturday 5 September | 7:30pm
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra brings together energetic works by Bernstein, Copland, John Adams and Gabriela Ortiz in an evening celebrating rhythm, movement and music.

Dinosaurs of Antarctica
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium | Sunday 6 September | 1:30pm
Travel back in time to prehistoric Antarctica and discover the dinosaurs and other creatures that once roamed its lush landscape, including fossils of newly discovered species.
Barfoot & Thompson Grey Lynn Jacqui Vaughan-Kells Kath Barnes

02/09/2026

A big thank you to Julia and Brett for your lovely recommendation. It was an absolute pleasure working with you, and we’re thrilled with the fantastic sale result achieved for your beautiful home. Wishing you both all the very best for what comes next! 🏡🥂

Barfoot & Thompson Grey Lynn Jacqui Vaughan-Kells Kath Barnes

31/08/2026

Mortgage broker Hamish Roderick joined our team meeting this morning and shared some encouraging lending insights, with Banks actively competing for borrowers. His key message was the importance of getting pre-approved early, so buyers can start their property search knowing their lending position and are ready to negotiate confidently when the right home comes along.

Barfoot & Thompson Grey Lynn Jacqui Vaughan-Kells Kath Barnes

31/08/2026

Sales activity across the company continues to show good momentum, with buyers actively engaging in the market and a healthy number of properties selling each week.
Barfoot & Thompson Grey Lynn Jacqui Vaughan-Kells Kath Barnes

27/08/2026

Cirque Alice
The Civic | Friday 28 August – Sunday 6 September | Times vary
Step down the rabbit hole with this spectacular circus reimagining of Alice in Wonderland, featuring world-class acrobatics, magic, dance and music. Suitable for ages 6+.

Dancing In The Shadows of Motown
Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna | Friday 28 August | 7:30pm
Enjoy the ultimate Motown concert experience as a 10-piece powerhouse band brings the hits of Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five and more to life.

Encore! Record Fair Afterparty
Central City Library | Saturday 29 August | 11am–4pm
Dig through new and used vinyl from six handpicked vendors, with records spanning punk, pop, soul and jazz, followed by live DJ sets. It’s also your final chance to check out the Encore! music exhibition.

Grey Lynn Car Boot Market
1 Francis Street, Grey Lynn | Sunday 30 August | 8am–12pm
Spend your Sunday morning hunting for pre-loved treasures, vintage finds and great bargains, then wander over to the Grey Lynn Farmers Market for a coffee and a browse.

Barfoot & Thompson Grey Lynn Jacqui Vaughan-Kells Kath Barnes

26/08/2026

SOLD! 🏡✨

A huge congratulations to our lovely vendors, and to the very lucky purchaser who now gets to call this wonderful property home. Wishing you all the very best for your exciting next chapters! 🥂

Barfoot & Thompson Grey Lynn Jacqui Vaughan-Kells Kath Barnes

26/08/2026

Some encouraging news for first-home buyers 🏡 Falling prices at the more affordable end of the market are helping offset rising mortgage rates, with Auckland’s lower-quartile house price dropping $45,000 in just three months.
https://www.interest.co.nz/property/139958/housing-becoming-more-affordable-first-home-buyers-even-interest-rates-keep-rising
Barfoot & Thompson Grey Lynn Jacqui Vaughan-Kells Kath Barnes

Housing becoming more affordable for first home buyers even as interest rates keep rising