Anneke Kawau

  • General Manager | Partner

A Vision for Wānaka Real Estate

Anneke brings a decade of exceptional real estate experience, with a proven history of success that goes beyond traditional sales. Beginning her career in Invercargill, she made a significant mark on the market by delivering outstanding results through her expertise in marketing, auctions & promising structured processes. Her high standards of service allowed her to build and lead a top-performing team, earning a reputation for being a strategic and client-focused agent.

Driven by a passion to elevate the real estate industry's perception, Anneke sees herself as "a marketer and negotiator who happens to specialize in real estate." This mindset propelled her to become the Managing Director of Ray White Invercargill, where she focused on empowering and mentoring her team. Under her leadership, the business flourished, and she cultivated a high-performance, positive culture—a model she is now bringing to Wānaka.

Anneke's vision is rooted in providing a complete package for agents. She is committed to offering structured training programs and ongoing professional development to help her team master the intricacies of the Wānaka market. She understands that success is a team effort and is dedicated to providing robust administrative and marketing support, freeing up agents to focus on what they do best: sales.

With a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Management from Otago University, Anneke brings knowledge to her role. Alongside her business partners, Duncan and Kelly Good, she is determined to replicate her success in Wānaka, one of New Zealand's most desirable locations. The team is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve, utilizing cutting-edge technology and innovative digital platforms to give their agents a competitive advantage.

While her career ambitions are clear, Anneke's greatest success remains her family. She, her husband Jason, and their three children, Rio, Opi, and Zinzan, share a love for the outdoors, fitness, and property ventures.

Anneke's philosophy is encapsulated in her mantra: "Forever hungry, yet forever humble." She is not just a leader in real estate; she is a visionary dedicated to building a legacy of excellence, empowering her team to achieve their own success in the Wānaka community.

Awards

  • 2025/2026 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Wanaka
  • 2025/2026 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Wanaka
  • 2024/2025 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Wanaka
  • 2024/2025 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Wanaka
  • 2023/2024 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Wanaka
  • 2023/2024 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Wanaka
  • 2023/2024 - Executive Performer
  • 2022/2023 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Invercargill
  • 2022/2023 - Premier Performer
  • 2022/2023 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Invercargill
  • 2021/2022 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Invercargill
  • 2021/2022 - Premier Performer
  • 2021/2022 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Invercargill
  • 2020/2021 - Chairman's Elite Business Leader of Ray White Invercargill
  • 2020/2021 - Elite Business Leader of Ray White Invercargill
  • 2020/2021 - Premier Business Leader of Ray White Invercargill
  • 2020/2021 - Chairman's Elite Business Leader
  • 2020/2021 - Premier Performer
  • 2019/2020 - Premier Performer
  • 2018/2019 - Executive
  • 2017/2018 - Executive

Ray White Wanaka

Wanaka Real Estate Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

At Ray White Wānaka, we don’t just sell real estate, we live and breathe the Upper Clutha lifestyle. As a progressive, locally owned business serving the community for over a decade, we combine local heart with international real estate dominance. Led by partners Duncan and Kelly Good, Anneke Kawau, and Kate Le Brun, alongside Josh Thomas and our tight-knit team, we are proud to be Wānaka people. We live here, we play here, and we are experts in our field. Looking to Sell Your Wānaka Property? Choosing the right real estate agent in Wānaka is one of the most important financial decisions you will make. Our team consists of market experts with a proven trac…
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