Nick
Director
Meet Nick, the CEO of the company, the boss, the head honcho, the main man, whatever you want to call him, Nick is the founder of Release NZ and takes charge in head office, when the team lets him! Starting in 2006 with the construction of the first Release property, he has organically built up Release Wanaka over the past 17 years. He controls the day to day running of the business, including helping clients with Real Estate advice and has the final say on all things ‘Release’! Outside of work, Nick loves to explore Wanaka on his mountain bike and heads out fishing on the lakes.
Andrea
Sales / Marketing
Meet Andrea who originates from Newcastle, England and has been working in the New Zealand Tourism Industry for over 20+ years. With a background in Adventure Tourism, she’s more reliable than the world clock and still has time for her own passions – mountain biking, swimming, the performing arts including belting out a solid tune! Andrea joined the Release Wanaka team 7yrs ago and can turn her hand to anything. She primarily works in sales and operations with a bit of marketing thrown in and is our number one problem solver.
Kirsty
Sales / Accounts
Meet Kirsty who left the sunny shores of Southampton, England in 2011 to go travelling and fell in love with New Zealand, especially Wanaka. Once settled, she has never looked back and now calls Wanaka home! Kirsty joined Release Wanaka in 2019 as part of the sales and operations team, but with a background in journalism she is often recruited to write blogs, newsletters and property descriptions. She loves camping, going to the gym, walking her dog Tuki and capturing as many beautiful sunrises & sunsets as possible, quite an easy task in Wanaka!
Kellie
Property Management
Meet Kellie, a true kiwi girl originally from windy Wellington, who has called Wanaka her home for the last 12yrs. With a background in hospitality & business management she joined the Release team in early 2023. As part of the Property Management team, she is an attention to details girl, dotting the i’s & crossing all the t’s. When she’s not at work you’ll find Kellie hiking in the hills or playing her favourite board game Articulate, along with juggling being mum to two children.
Kasey
Property Management
Meet Kasey, a true Wanaka local. A self-confessed jack of all trades who’s not afraid of rolling up her sleeves & getting stuck in. Her diverse background covers catering, landscaping, & managing her own cleaning company. Kasey is part of the Property Management team who joined Release earlier this year. Outside the office & when not preparing properties for our guests, you’ll find her exploring Lake Wanaka on horseback, training as a kickboxer, or looking after her two children & beloved dog.
Proud of our home and passionate about sharing it
Friends who have travelled the world in pursuit of a life less ordinary, created Release Wanaka, after searching the globe they discovered the ultimate outdoor playground. The Release Wanaka team is dedicated to providing once in a lifetime Wanaka experiences. We offer a broad menu of truly unique adventures and world-class service. Release Wanaka is recognised as the leading luxury destination management company (DMC) in Wanaka, New Zealand. Let Release take the guess work out of your visit to Wanaka.
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