When you meet Neale Bettman, you may be wondering how does this Aussie fit into Christchurch NZ? Maybe it’s his enthusiasm coupled with an aura of professionalism and poise (and possibly the Australian accent!) that captures your attention. Meet the Sydneysider who swam against the tide six years ago and now calls Christchurch home.

Neale’s relationship with Christchurch began over two decades ago, a visitor to the city innumerable times, until, in 2019, he took the plunge and booked one-way tickets with his family. Although Christchurch is where his heart is at, it’s Neale’s business acumen, learned and honed in Sydney that he leans into, bringing his vast international experience and expertise to Canterbury’s real estate scene.

Neale spent four years in residential sales in Sydney’s highly competitive North Shore and Eastern suburbs. However, he made his mark as co-founder of one of Sydney’s leading recruitment agencies, selling the prominent business after thirteen years at the helm. Neale contributes his phenomenal success to keeping promises and his fastidious attention to detail and process, alongside a good old-fashioned dose of integrity and accountability. They’re values he stands by, and when you throw in leadership, the drive to succeed and his down to earth but self-assured nature; you’ve got the man in a nutshell.

Thriving in a high-energy environment, Neale is the consummate professional. But the vibes don’t stop when he steps away from work. A single figure golfer, he’s also a fitness enthusiast, chief cheer squad at junior netball and hands-on dad at cricket and rugby! Present in the moment, Neale gives his all to everyone and everything.