Pat has been living and breathing farming in Central Hawke’s Bay for over 40 years. Having sold rural real estate in the region for over 29 of those years, there are few that can match his knowledge and experience.
A graduate of the iconic Smedley Station cadet programme, Pat followed this up with a Diploma of Agriculture at Massey University before settling back in Central Hawke’s Bay. Shepherding and shearing created the platform to purchase the family farm on Snee Road in 1981 where he and Joy, his wife of forty years, still live.
In 1991, Pat commenced a career in rural real estate in Central Hawke’s Bay starting with the Professionals in Waipukurau – a business that was sold to Property Brokers in 1998.
This was an inspired decision, as Property Brokers were considered a developing competitor to the traditional real estate firms of that time; Property Brokers now hold the largest market share of both the rural and residential markets across the whole Lower North Island.
This success has resulted in Pat consistently having 40-60% of the local market and being recognized by local and national rural professionals as someone qualified to make comment on the Rural Real Estate market.
Over the years, Pat has seen immense change in the rural market and land use in Central Hawke’s Bay. Keen to “put back” into the local community, Pat is a past president of the Waipukurau Rotary Club.
He is also the Chairman of the board of Smedley Station. Considered to be the premium training farm in NZ.
Apart from his family, Pat’s other interest is sport, mainly cricket, rugby and trout fishing on Lake Taupo.
Pat has been living and breathing farming in Central Hawke’s Bay for over 40 years. Having sold rural real estate in the region for over 29 of those years, there are few that can match his knowledge and experience.
A graduate of the iconic Smedley Station cadet programme, Pat followed this up with a Diploma of Agriculture at Massey University before settling back in Central Hawke’s Bay. Shepherding and shearing created the platform to purchase the family farm on Snee Road in 1981 where he and Joy, his wife of forty years, still live.
In 1991, Pat commenced a career in rural real estate in Central Hawke’s Bay starting with the Professionals in Waipukurau – a business that was sold to Property Brokers in 1998.
This was an inspired decision, as Property Brokers were considered a developing competitor ...
Finding sections without covenants is becoming increasingly rare, yet here on the very edge of the small rural settlement of Tikokino sits this generous 3,256m2 ...
227 Whenuahou Road, Norsewood/Takapau District Situated just 24 km north of Dannevirke, this productive 135-hectare dairy farm presents an outstanding opportunity ...
An exceptional opportunity to secure prime bareland along the upper terraces of the Tukituki River Valley - with river access but without the premium price tag ...
This prime 5,790m2 (1.431 acre) bareland section delivers the kind of outlook and river access most buyers wait years to find. From the elevated upper terrace ...
Have you considered buying or selling a property? Or do you know of a family member, friend or colleague who is considering buying or selling a property? Contact Pat Portas to experience next level service.
Located just 8 km east of Waipawa, this 11.5-hectare (approx.) grazing block offers a rare opportunity in the heart of Central Hawke's Bay. With its all-flat ...
24.4 hectares bareland, 21 km west of Waipukurau on the corner of State Highway 50 and Paget Road. Takapau, with a small supermarket is 5 km distant. Primary bus ...
139 Waiou Road, Waipukurau offers a unique combination of modest improvements, with a 2-bedroom cottage, 2-stand woolshed, implement shed, and haybarn along with ...
692 hectares situated at 207 Rotowai Rd, Omakere. Rotowai Rd is a short Road off Pourerere Rd with Tainui at the end, being secluded and surrounded by farmland ...