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👉 This is the list that matters
The 2026 REINZ National Auctioneering Championships have wrapped in Auckland — and the results confirm one thing:
💥 The standard of auctioneering in NZ is hitting new heights
🎤 The Big Winner: Who Took Out NZ’s Top Title?
After two intense days of competition, Conor Patton (Bayleys) was crowned:
🥇 Senior Premier Division Winner – New Zealand’s Top Auctioneer (2026)
👉 This is the highest honour in NZ auctioneering
Taking out the runner-up spot:
🥈 Mark McGoldrick (Harcourts)
REINZ Auctioneering Championship Winners & Runners Up 2026 (Photo/Supplied)
🏆 Full Results: All Divisions Breakdown
🔝 Senior Premier Division
🥇 Winner: Conor Patton – Bayleys
🥈 Runner-up: Mark McGoldrick – Harcourts
📈 Senior Open Division
🥇 Winner: Jack Sumich – Harcourts
🥈 Runner-up: Daryll Roberts – Ray White
🌟 Rising Star Division
🥇 Winner: Sharni Bichan – Refined Real Estate
🥈 Runner-up: Will Tremain – Tremains Real Estate
🌏 Who’s Heading to the International Stage?
New Zealand’s top talent will now take on Australia at the Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) in Melbourne
Representing NZ:
- Mark McGoldrick – Harcourts
- Travers Smyth – Bayleys
- Dan Pengelly – Harcourts
- Shane Cortese – Harcourts
👉 These are some of the best auctioneers in the country stepping onto the global stage
🧠 Why This Matters for the Property Market
This isn’t just a competition…
👉 It reflects the core engine of NZ property sales
Auctions continue to:
- Drive competitive bidding
- Deliver transparent pricing
- Create urgency in the market
💥 In many regions, auctions remain one of the most powerful selling methods available
⚡ What Sets These Auctioneers Apart?
The competition tested:
✔ Ability to think under pressure
✔ Control of the room
✔ Buyer engagement
✔ Adaptability in unpredictable situations
👉 The winners showed elite-level performance across all areas
📊 A 26-Year Legacy of Excellence
Now in its 26th year, the REINZ National Auctioneering Championships continues to:
- Showcase NZ’s top talent
- Develop future auctioneers
- Raise the standard across the industry
💥 And the depth of talent in 2026 proves the future is strong
🔥 The Bottom Line
The auction floor is where deals are won or lost
👉 And these names are the ones controlling it
Whether you’re buying, selling, or watching the market…
💥 These are the auctioneers shaping outcomes across New Zealand right now