Matt Wafer Real Estate

03/05/2026

Storytelling continues to play a key role in how exceptional properties are presented.

In the latest episode of The Collection, walk through 909 Old North Road, Waimauku — showcasing the detail, scale and lifestyle behind the home.

Watch the full episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05hsq5s39Eo

29/04/2026

What does it look like when a home truly belongs to its place?

Sunday night's Grand Designs New Zealand episode was a fantastic example.
Read our piece on place-based architecture, then watch Elizabeth and Everett's
Huntsbury build on TVNZ+

https://go.nzsir.com/Be-Of-the-Hill

Grand Designs New Zealand, Sundays 7:30pm on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+

14/04/2026

A celebration of art, architecture and community.

The Waiheke House Tour 2026 brought together an incredible collection of homes and artistic expression, creating a unique experience across the island.

As proud sponsors, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty is honoured to support an event that showcases the very best of Waiheke — from remarkable properties to the creativity and community behind them.

Thank you to the Waiheke Art Gallery and everyone involved in making this year’s tour such a success.

14/04/2026

Watching TVNZ’s Grand Designs New Zealand? If Earnscleugh Castle got you thinking about what it really takes to restore a piece of history, we've been exploring exactly that. What restoration means for long-term value, and why restraint is often the most powerful tool in the process.

Read more here: https://go.nzsir.com/earnscleugh

Grand Designs New Zealand, Sundays 7:30pm on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+

02/04/2026

New Listing | 28 Maori Hut Road, Red Beach

3 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Garage

Perfectly positioned in one of Red Beach’s most sought-after pockets, 28 Maori Hut Road presents an exceptional opportunity for its next lucky owners. 🏠

Set on a sun-soaked, north-facing site with elevated views across the Orewa Estuary, mornings begin with the sun rising through the kitchen, while evenings are spent watching it set across the yard. 🌅

📆 Deadline Private Treaty Closes Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

nzsir.com/NLA00962

Matt Wafer
027 501 337
[email protected]

02/04/2026

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to partner with TVNZ’s Grand Designs New Zealand.

The best homes always tell a story. Grand Designs has spent years celebrating those stories — in the details, the decisions, and the people with the conviction to build something truly extraordinary. So have we.

“New Zealand produces homes of genuine world-class distinction. This partnership is about giving them the stage they deserve.”
— Mark Harris, Co-Founder and Managing Director, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty

Watch the new season, Sundays 7:30pm on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ from 12th April.
Discover more: https://go.nzsir.com/granddesigns

28/03/2026

From natural materials to expressive glazing and energy-smart design, the homes of tomorrow are being shaped by a more thoughtful approach to architecture and living.

Discover the design trends set to influence luxury homes in 2026 and beyond.

Read more:
https://www.sothebysrealty.com/extraordinary-living-blog/the-design-trends-to-look-forward-to-in-2026/

26/03/2026

The Active Investor Plus visa is creating new opportunities within the New Zealand property market.

However, eligibility is not universal. Each property must be assessed individually, and positioning it correctly for international buyers requires both experience and global reach.

Through the Sotheby’s International Realty network, over 306 billion dollars in property was transacted in 2025 alone, across 86 countries and territories. Within our North business, more than thirty percent of recent sales value has already been achieved with offshore buyers.

A clear indication that the global audience is already engaged.

20/03/2026

SOLD | 23 Cliff Road, Torbay 🏠

A great result for my vendors!

⭐ "Simply the Best! Professional, Genuine, Super Knowledgeable and Outstanding in Every Way!
We had an outstanding experience working with Matt as our property agent. From the very beginning, he was proactive, professional, and completely committed to achieving the best possible outcome for us.
What clearly stood out was how he genuinely had our best interests at heart. Matt is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the industry, but also a genuinely nice person with the best intentions, something that made the entire process feel easy and well-supported. He was always approachable, readily available, and quick to respond whenever we had questions or needed advice.
His expertise and strategic thinking gave us an enormous amount of confidence, and it was clear throughout that he truly knows the market inside out. Thanks to Matt, both the sale of our home and the purchase of our new one went smoothly, and we couldn’t be happier with the results.
We are so glad we chose him and would rank him streets ahead of any other agent met or we’ve dealt through several property purchases. We highly recommend Matt in every way and thank him with all our heart for making this all happen so smoothly!!" - Paula & Duff ⭐

Matthew Wafer
📲 021 501 337
✉ [email protected]

Specialising in luxury residential homes, premium lifestyle properties, and strategic land holdings across Auckland’s northern corridor.

NZSIR North Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ

19/03/2026

1232 East Coast Road, Redvale | Clear the Canvas. Create the Dream.

📏 2.33 ha

Start fresh in a highly accessible stretch of Redvale. 1232 East Coast Road presents a genuine bowl-over and rare rebuild opportunity for buyers ready to unlock serious potential.

Set on a generous site, the front portion of the section offers close to half an acre of usable build platform, providing exceptional scope for a substantial new residence, garaging, shed space, landscaping or a lifestyle-focused design. 🌿🏠