FULL PROGRAM

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Clearwater Golf Club

Gear up! Our Annual HX Charity Golf Tournament is back for another year and returning to where it all began – the stunning Clearwater Golf Course in Christchurch. See more information here.

EARLY REGISTRATION OPEN

Reception, Te Pae

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

AUCTION COMPETITION MARBLE DRAW

Bealey 2, Te Pae

The Auction Competition Marble Draw is for all Novice & Open competitors to attend ahead of the Auction Competition tomorrow.

DAY TWO

8:00 AM – 8:55 AM
Registration, light breakfast, marketplace open

The Marketplace, Rivers Room
Join us for a light breakfast in the Marketplace. This is your opportunity to network with colleagues and explore the exciting new developments with our Business Partners.

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Day 2 Launch
Auditorium
HX 2025 Day 2 kicks off with a bang! You don’t want to miss this performance.

9:00 AM – 9:05 AM
Day 2 Welcome
Bryan Thomson, Managing Director, Harcourts New Zealand
Auditorium

9:05 AM – 9:15 AM
Update from realestate.co.nz
Sarah Wood, CEO, realestate.co.nz
Auditorium
Join us as Sarah Wood provides valuable insights and updates from realestate.co.nz.

9:15 am – 10:15 am
Keynote Speaker | High Performance strategies for Driving +5 - Mark Dobson, Mentor, Advisor, Coach
Auditorium
Mark Dobson is a performance advisor to over 100 elite talents around the world. In this keynote, ‘Dobbo’ will share his elegant framework for creating both high performing teams and individuals in sport, and business.
Quickly learn the:
• 3 simple foundations that all elite talent is built on.
• 4 behaviours that quickly create One Team.
• The most enjoyable way to fast-track talent
In our push to +5, Dobbo’s models are practical, effective, will go viral in your team and deliver rapid performance improvement for those that try them.
With the heart of a coach, the brain of a strategist and the humour of an old friend, Dobbo’s presentation will leave you with great vibes and a strategy to match.

10:15 am – 10:45 am
Morning Tea
Marketplace, Rivers Rooms
Join us for Morning Tea in the Marketplace. This is your opportunity to network with colleagues and explore the exciting new developments with our Business Partners.

10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Auction Final – Facilitated by Shane Cortese
Supported by ABC Photosigns
Auditorium

Watch as our four finalists take the main stage to battle it out for the title! Experience the energy, skill, and excitement as they showcase their auctioneering talents live.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Keynote | Dissecting the Perfect Appraisal - Lee Perry, Director, Harcourts Mandurah Western Australia
Auditorium
Joining us from Harcourts Western Australia, Lee Perry has over 25 years of experience in real estate.
In 2018, he achieved the prestigious rank of Number 1 Top Sales Representative in Australia, as well as earning a place in the Real Estate Hall of Fame. These accomplishments, coupled with the success of his agency, Harcourts Mandurah – which has been crowned number 1 agency in Western Australia for 12 consecutive years; are the pinnacle of his career. Lee will share dissect the perfect appraisal and offer his tips and tricks for success.

1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Lunch

Marketplace, Rivers Rooms
Join us for Lunch in the Marketplace. This is your opportunity to network with colleagues and explore the exciting new developments with our Business Partners.

1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
Keynote Speaker | Stand Out or Be Scrolled Over: How to Win Attention in a World Drowning in Content - Tina Comrie
Auditorium

Tina Comrie is the founder and CEO of The Attention Agency, an award-winning marketing firm that helps ambitious brands rise above the noise. Known for her straight-talking style and sharp strategic mind, Tina specialises in social media, digital advertising, and storytelling that actually moves the needle. She works with high-growth companies across New Zealand and Australia to craft campaigns that are as effective as they are original. Tina also sits on the board of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization New Zealand and is a frequent advisor to founders and executives navigating growth, reinvention, or reinvigoration. Her philosophy? Blending in is the fastest way to be forgotten.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Closing Keynote Speaker | Triumph over Tragedy - Curtis McGrath, Australian Paralympian & Former Soldier

Supported by Spark
Auditorium
Curtis McGrath OAM is a remarkable figure whose journey from Australian Army combat engineer to Paralympic Champion serves as an inspiring testament to resilience, determination and the power of the human spirit.
Whilst serving in Afghanistan in 2012, Curtis stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED), resulting in the loss of both his legs. Undeterred by this devastating event, he began his journey in adaptive sports. On debut he won a gold medal in the sprint kayak at the Rio Paralympics and a further 2 gold medals at the Tokyo Paralympics. He was Co-Captain of the Paris 2024 Australian Paralympic Team and went on to win another gold medal in Paris that goes along with his 12 world championship titles. His keynote will focus on resilience, goal setting, and overcoming challenges.

3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Closing remarks | Bryan Thomson, Managing Director, Harcourts New Zealand
Auditorium
Bryan Thomson will deliver the closing address at HX.

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Pre Drinks
Dobson Foyer, Te Pae
Make your way to the Dobson Foyer for pre-drinks and photos in the Dobson Foyer from 6:00 pm. The perfect way to unwind and connect before the evening’s main event.
Dress code: Black tie

6:30 pm – 12:00 am
National Awards Dinner
Exhibition Halls 1 -3, Te Pae
The National Awards Dinner promises to be an unforgettable evening of celebration and recognition.
Join us to celebrate the best of the best across the country, recognising Individuals, Offices and Franchises who have made outstanding achievements this year.

Dress code: Black tie

12:00 am – 3:00 am
After Party
Original Sin & Kong
For those that aren’t ready to go home, make your way to the dance floor at Original Sin & Kong!

DAY ONE

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Marketplace open, light breakfast, tea & coffee available

Rivers Rooms, Te Pae

The marketplace will be open from 8:30 am. Arrive early to make the most of the marketplace and network with our valued Business Partners.

9:30 am – 9:45 am

HX 2025 Launch

Auditorium

Make your way to the Auditorium as we kick off HX 2025 with an unforgettable performance.

9:45 am – 10:15 am

Welcome | Mike Green, Managing Director, Harcourts International

Auditorium

Mike Green takes the stage for the official opening address of HX 2025. This session will feature key insights for you to gain firsthand knowledge of what’s ahead and be part of this One Team moment.

10:15 am – 11:00 am

Opening Keynote | Master of Influence & Persuasion – Phil M Jones, Entrepreneur, Strategic Advisor & Best-selling Author

Auditorium

Joining us all the way from the US, Phil M Jones is an entrepreneurial success story, founder of 5-multimillion-dollar companies, and a Strategic Advisor to pioneering leaders of the world’s biggest brands. The author of 7 best-selling books including the “Exactly” book series with over 2 million copies sold, he is the Producer of the “Most Listened To” audiobook of all time and Innovator of the highly coveted “How to Persuade” audible production. Phil’s keynote will provide practical strategies that you can apply to elevate your business conversations.

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Auction Competition - Novice & Open - Supported by ABC Photosigns

Bealey Rooms

Support our Novice and Open Auction Competitors as they showcase their skills.

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Business Owners Workshop | Recruitment & Retention

Lee Perry, Director, Harcourts Mandurah Western Australia Auditorium

Phil M Jones, Entrepreneur, Strategic Advisor & Best-selling Author

Conway 2 & 3

11:00 AM – 12:30 pm

Property Management Workshop – see full program here

Conway 1

11:00 AM – 12:30 pm

Mortgage Express Conference – see full program here

Dobson 1

11:00 AM – 11:40 am

Sales Consultant Training:

Panel discussion - Buyer Activation Strategies: Jonny Nichols, Sinead Diederich & Jana Kivell.

Facilitated by Grant Henderson.

Auditorium

This session focuses on practical techniques for motivating buyers to engage - from bidding confidently at auction to signing exclusive agreements. Panellists will also discuss the challenges of bridging the price gap between vendors and buyers, sharing real-world tactics for closing deals in a competitive market.

11:45 am – 12:25 pm

Sales Consultant Training:

Panel discussion - Turning Likes into Leads: Yogesh Bhargava, Anita Dobson & Jeremy Kartolo.

Facilitated by Minnie Baweja.

Auditorium

This session explores how you can effectively use digital and social media to promote yourself and your properties. Panellists will share strategies for converting online engagement into real-world leads and business opportunities.

12:30 PM – 1:15 pm

Lunch

Marketplace, Rivers Rooms

Join us for Lunch in the Marketplace. This is your opportunity to network with colleagues and explore the exciting new developments with our Business Partners.

1:15 pm – 2:45 pm

Property Management Workshop cont. – see full program here

1:15 pm – 4:00 pm

Mortgage Express Conference & Awards cont. – see full program here

Dobson 1 & 2

1:15 pm – 2:00 pm

Inspirational Women - The Young & The Restless: Georgia Malloy-Jackson

Conway 4 & 5

Inspirational Women was created to encourage women to share their stories and the lessons they’ve learned while building real estate careers and managing the demands of modern life. In today’s session, we will hear from The Young & The Restless, Georgia Malloy-Jackson, of Harcourts Blue Fern Realty.

1:15 pm – 1:55 pm

Sales Consultant Training continued:

Panel discussion - The Power from the Provinces: Hannah Stafford, Terry Milton, Toby Randall & Rachel Cole.

Facilitated by Jo Abel.

Auditorium

This session highlights the innovative strategies and actions driving success in regional markets. Panellists will share what’s working in the regions, where market dynamics and volumes often present unique challenges and opportunities.

2:00 pm – 2:40 pm

Sales Consultant Training continued: Keynote Speaker | “I think” is not good enough - Ben Brady

Auditorium

When you ask an agent, “What will your seller sell the property for?”, the words “I think” are often the first out of their mouth. This session presents a 7-step process to always knowing where they stand — and how to position them accordingly.

2:45 pm – 3:15 pm

Afternoon Tea

Marketplace, Rivers Rooms

Join us for Afternoon Tea in the Marketplace. This is your opportunity to network with colleagues and explore the exciting new developments with our Business Partners.

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

Keynote Speaker | Mind Power Mastery - Robin Banks, International Speaker & Mind Power Coach

Auditorium

Joining us all the way from South Africa, Robin Banks stands as one of the world’s foremost authorities on Mind Power and Personal Mastery. With a remarkable track record as a highly sought-after international speaker, Robin is known for his expertise in real estate and personal development.

4:15 pm – 5:00 pm

Keynote Speaker | Energy is Your Edge: Breakthrough Business Results - Lisa O'Neill, Speaker, Author, Podcast host

Auditorium

Are your people exhausted? Overwhelmed and struggling to keep up?

Understanding your energy and how it directly impacts business performance is vital for everyone. Our energy is everything.

Drawing from 25 years of energy mastery and business transformation, Lisa reveals the hidden power of energetic intelligence. This is not about work-life balance, its about creating sustainable success by taking responsibility for your energy. Through vivid storytelling and practical frameworks, Lisa shows leaders how to increase and protect their energy.

5:00 pm – 5:10 pm

Closing remarks | Bryan Thomson, Managing Director, Harcourts New Zealand

Auditorium

7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

ROCK Networking Party

The Church Pub

Dig out the leather jacket, fix up the mohawk and unleash your inner rockstar! More details here.