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Fresh, current insights into the Queenstown property market that won't make you want to fall asleep! Interested in reaching out? Give me a call at +642108834181 or drop me an email at maria@walkerandco.co.nz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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October 1, 202627 min

Green Party - Scott Willis

In this episode, Maria Rosa sits down with Scott Willis to discuss his background, the Green Party’s priorities, and the issues affecting Queenstown and our wider region. Recorded: Monday 28 September 2026, at 11:30am NZDT. Find out more about the Green Party: Website: https://www.greens.org.nz Instagram: @nzgreenparty — https://www.instagram.com/nzgreenparty/ Facebook: @nzgreenparty — https://www.facebook.com/nzgreenparty/ Official social channels: https://linktr.ee/nzgreens Election Series - Join your host, Maria Rosa, a licensed real estate salesperson with Walker & Co Realty in Queenstown, for conversations with political representatives about their priorities for Queenstown, Southland and New Zealand. This series explores who our guests are, what they stand for, and their ideas on housing and affordability, the cost of living, infrastructure, transport, development and tourism. Every guest was asked the same core questions, alongside some party-specific questions and follow-up discussion. This consistent format is designed to help listeners compare the parties’ perspectives and proposals across the series. Please note the recording date listed for each episode. These conversations reflect the information and policies available at that time. Parties may have changed their positions or announced further policies after recording. Visit their official websites for the latest information. Neither Maria Rosa nor Walker & Co Realty is affiliated with any political party featured in this series. These interviews are provided for information only and do not constitute an endorsement of any party or candidate. Views expressed belong to the guests. The aim is to inform, not influence. Who earns your vote is entirely up to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 1, 202644 min

Opportunity Party - Bianca Beebe

In this episode, Maria Rosa sits down with Bianca Beebe to discuss her background, Opportunity’s priorities, and the issues affecting Queenstown and our wider region. Recorded: Monday 14 September 2026, at 11:30am NZST. LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/bianca-beebe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bianca_beebe_/ Substack: https://biancabeebe.substack.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiancaBeebeforOpportunity/ Find out more about Opportunity: Website: https://www.opportunity.org.nz Official social channels, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube and LinkedIn: https://linktr.ee/opportunitynz Election Series - Join your host, Maria Rosa, a licensed real estate salesperson with Walker & Co Realty in Queenstown, for conversations with political representatives about their priorities for Queenstown, Southland and New Zealand. This series explores who our guests are, what they stand for, and their ideas on housing and affordability, the cost of living, infrastructure, transport, development and tourism. Every guest was asked the same core questions, alongside some party-specific questions and follow-up discussion. This consistent format is designed to help listeners compare the parties’ perspectives and proposals across the series. Please note the recording date listed for each episode. These conversations reflect the information and policies available at that time. Parties may have changed their positions or announced further policies after recording. Visit their official websites for the latest information. Neither Maria Rosa nor Walker & Co Realty is affiliated with any political party featured in this series. These interviews are provided for information only and do not constitute an endorsement of any party or candidate. Views expressed belong to the guests. The aim is to inform, not influence. Who earns your vote is entirely up to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 1, 202618 min

Te Pāti Māori - Lisa Marie Murch

In this episode, Maria Rosa sits down with Lisa Marie Murch to discuss her background, Te Pāti Māori’s priorities, and the issues affecting Queenstown and our wider region. Recorded: Monday 14 September 2026, at 1:30pm NZST. Find out more about Te Pāti Māori: Website: https://www.maoriparty.org.nz Instagram: @maori_party — https://www.instagram.com/maori_party/ Facebook: @MaoriParty — https://www.facebook.com/MaoriParty/ Election Series - Join your host, Maria Rosa, a licensed real estate salesperson with Walker & Co Realty in Queenstown, for conversations with political representatives about their priorities for Queenstown, Southland and New Zealand. This series explores who our guests are, what they stand for, and their ideas on housing and affordability, the cost of living, infrastructure, transport, development and tourism. Every guest was asked the same core questions, alongside some party-specific questions and follow-up discussion. This consistent format is designed to help listeners compare the parties’ perspectives and proposals across the series. Please note the recording date listed for each episode. These conversations reflect the information and policies available at that time. Parties may have changed their positions or announced further policies after recording. Visit their official websites for the latest information. Neither Maria Rosa nor Walker & Co Realty is affiliated with any political party featured in this series. These interviews are provided for information only and do not constitute an endorsement of any party or candidate. Views expressed belong to the guests. The aim is to inform, not influence. Who earns your vote is entirely up to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 1, 202643 min

Labour Party - Peter McDonald

In this episode, Maria Rosa sits down with Peter McDonald to discuss his background, Labour’s priorities, and the issues affecting Queenstown and our wider region. Recorded: Friday 11 September 2026, at 4:30pm NZST. Find out more about Labour: Website: https://www.labour.org.nz Instagram: @nzlabour - https://www.instagram.com/nzlabour/ Facebook: @NZLabourParty - https://www.facebook.com/NZLabourParty/ Election Series - Join your host, Maria Rosa, a licensed real estate salesperson with Walker & Co Realty in Queenstown, for conversations with political representatives about their priorities for Queenstown, Southland and New Zealand. This series explores who our guests are, what they stand for, and their ideas on housing and affordability, the cost of living, infrastructure, transport, development and tourism. Every guest was asked the same core questions, alongside some party-specific questions and follow-up discussion. This consistent format is designed to help listeners compare the parties’ perspectives and proposals across the series. Please note the recording date listed for each episode. These conversations reflect the information and policies available at that time. Parties may have changed their positions or announced further policies after recording. Visit their official websites for the latest information. Neither Maria Rosa nor Walker & Co Realty is affiliated with any political party featured in this series. These interviews are provided for information only and do not constitute an endorsement of any party or candidate. Views expressed belong to the guests. The aim is to inform, not influence. Who earns your vote is entirely up to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 1, 202632 min

National Party - Joseph Mooney

In this episode, Maria Rosa sits down with Joseph Mooney to discuss his background, National’s priorities, and the issues affecting Queenstown and our wider region. Recorded: Friday 11 September 2026, at 11:30am NZST. Find out more about National: Website: https://www.national.org.nz Official social channels, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and LinkedIn: https://linktr.ee/nationalpartynz Election Series - Join your host, Maria Rosa, a licensed real estate salesperson with Walker & Co Realty in Queenstown, for conversations with political representatives about their priorities for Queenstown, Southland and New Zealand. This series explores who our guests are, what they stand for, and their ideas on housing and affordability, the cost of living, infrastructure, transport, development and tourism. Every guest was asked the same core questions, alongside some party-specific questions and follow-up discussion. This consistent format is designed to help listeners compare the parties’ perspectives and proposals across the series. Please note the recording date listed for each episode. These conversations reflect the information and policies available at that time. Parties may have changed their positions or announced further policies after recording. Visit their official websites for the latest information. Neither Maria Rosa nor Walker & Co Realty is affiliated with any political party featured in this series. These interviews are provided for information only and do not constitute an endorsement of any party or candidate. Views expressed belong to the guests. The aim is to inform, not influence. Who earns your vote is entirely up to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 1, 202628 min

New Zealand First - Jason Herrick

In this episode, Maria Rosa sits down with Jason Herrick to discuss his background, New Zealand First’s priorities, and the issues affecting Queenstown and our wider region. Recorded: Tuesday 8 September 2026, at 1:30pm NZST. Find out more about New Zealand First: Website: https://www.nzfirst.nz Instagram: @newzealandfirst — https://www.instagram.com/newzealandfirst/ Facebook: @NZFirst — https://www.facebook.com/NZFirst/ Election Series - Join your host, Maria Rosa, a licensed real estate salesperson with Walker & Co Realty in Queenstown, for conversations with political representatives about their priorities for Queenstown, Southland and New Zealand. This series explores who our guests are, what they stand for, and their ideas on housing and affordability, the cost of living, infrastructure, transport, development and tourism. Every guest was asked the same core questions, alongside some party-specific questions and follow-up discussion. This consistent format is designed to help listeners compare the parties’ perspectives and proposals across the series. Please note the recording date listed for each episode. These conversations reflect the information and policies available at that time. Parties may have changed their positions or announced further policies after recording. Visit their official websites for the latest information. Neither Maria Rosa nor Walker & Co Realty is affiliated with any political party featured in this series. These interviews are provided for information only and do not constitute an endorsement of any party or candidate. Views expressed belong to the guests. The aim is to inform, not influence. Who earns your vote is entirely up to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 1, 202620 min

ACT - Todd Stephenson

In this episode, Maria Rosa sits down with Todd Stephenson to discuss his background, ACT’s priorities, and the issues affecting Queenstown and our wider region. Recorded: Monday 7 September 2026, at 8:30am NZST. Facebook and Instagram: ToddStephensonACT X: toddmstephenson LinkedIn: todd-stephenson-4baa111b Find out more about ACT: Website: https://www.act.org.nz Official social channels, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube and LinkedIn: https://linktr.ee/actparty Election Series - Join your host, Maria Rosa, a licensed real estate salesperson with Walker & Co Realty in Queenstown, for conversations with political representatives about their priorities for Queenstown, Southland and New Zealand. This series explores who our guests are, what they stand for, and their ideas on housing and affordability, the cost of living, infrastructure, transport, development and tourism. Every guest was asked the same core questions, alongside some party-specific questions and follow-up discussion. This consistent format is designed to help listeners compare the parties’ perspectives and proposals across the series. Please note the recording date listed for each episode. These conversations reflect the information and policies available at that time. Parties may have changed their positions or announced further policies after recording. Visit their official websites for the latest information. Neither Maria Rosa nor Walker & Co Realty is affiliated with any political party featured in this series. These interviews are provided for information only and do not constitute an endorsement of any party or candidate. Views expressed belong to the guests. The aim is to inform, not influence. Who earns your vote is entirely up to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 20, 202522 min

Catchup With Rebeca Barnes

Rebeca Barnes Adviser/Director +64 211 00 5891 rebeca@getitmortgages.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 23, 202513 min

Changes to Residential Tenancies Act 2024 with Paul Hibbett

The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 ( RTA ) sets out the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants of residential properties. A range of changes to the RTA has been introduced through the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 ( RTAA 2024 ), which became law on 17 December 2024. These include changes to rules regarding tenancy terminations and keeping pets in rental properties—these changes will take effect from 30 January 2025 . Todays Guest: Paul Hibbett M: 0272 426 814 E: paul.hibbett@harcourts.co.nz Your host : Maria Rosa M: 021 088 34181 E: maria.rosa@harcourts.co.nz Licensed Sales Consultant Highland Real Estate Group Ltd Licenced REAA 2008 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 17, 202412 min