Queenstown Research

As Managing Director of Colliers Otago, John oversees the operation of the southern franchise, active throughout the Otago and Southland regions. Originally from Dunedin, John was educated at Otago Boys’ High School and the University of Otago before pursuing a career in accountancy. Working in Luxembourg and London for a number of years, John developed an in-depth knowledge of the finance sector which created a natural segue into property valuation upon his return to New Zealand in 2002.

Leading from the front with a career biography that adds value to every asset class, John excels at sharing insights and perspective to allow teams and individuals to develop within Colliers. Delivering on his remit of business growth to accelerate client success, he provides high-level direction that’s underpinned by two decades in the Otago property industry. 

John has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from Otago University and a Valuation and Property Management degree from Massey University. Outside of the office, he can be found enjoying every aspect of the Southern-Lakes lifestyle with family and friends.

A senior member of the Queenstown valuation and advisory team, Heather specialises in the completion of market valuations, rental assessments and insurance valuations. Operating primarily in the commercial and industrial space, Heather is also actively involved in work across managed apartments, tourist accommodation properties and lifestyle and residential assets.

Heather is the driving force behind the company’s market-leading ‘Market Review and Outlook’, an annual thought leadership piece analysing the Otago property market. Heather joined Colliers Queenstown in May 2014 as a valuer, becoming registered in 2017.