Donna Fleming

1 week ago | nowtolove.co.nz | Donna Fleming

It never ceases to amaze Ruth Shaw that people have travelled from all over New Zealand – and indeed, from around the world – to visit her in the three tiny bookshops she runs in the remote Southland settlement of Manapōuri. “People say, ‘It’s an honour to meet you,’ and I say, ‘I’m just Ruth – I’m nothing special,’” she tells. Her visitors disagree with that.

2 weeks ago | oneroof.co.nz | Negotiation Grey Lynn |Donna Fleming

When Alexandra Vincent Martelli launched her Auckland business as a buyer’s agent two years ago, it took a while for some people to get their heads around the concept of what she does. Alex describes it as taking the stress out of finding a home for her clients while helping to protect them against buying a dud or paying too much money. And no, it’s nothing like TV show Selling Sunset – she’s more like Location, Location, Location’s Kirstie Allsopp, she says.

2 weeks ago | nowtolove.co.nz | Donna Fleming

Adolescence was watched by 24.3 million viewers globally in its first week on Netflix, and 42m in its second. It’s the most-watched limited series on the streaming platform ever. It sparked great concern in many viewers for a range of reasons. We break down the key talking points and take aways to help you get the conversation started. It’s harrowing viewing. A 13-year-old boy is arrested for the murder of a female classmate.

4 weeks ago | oneroof.co.nz | Donna Fleming

Steen Nielsen’s new career selling houses got off to a very slow start when he moved to New Zealand from Denmark in 2005. The former undercover police officer eventually found success and became one of Ray White’s top salespeople. He’s now supposedly retired and living in Copenhagen, but he just can’t stay away from Aotearoa or the real estate industry. Q: What did you do before real estate? First of all, I played cricket full-time and made a living out of that for five years, from 1990.

1 month ago | oneroof.co.nz | Negotiation Howick |Donna Fleming

Mandy Huang was a newbie real estate agent when she joined forces with industry veteran Jack Hu three years ago, and she admits it initially felt like working with her dad. But the pair’s differences have proved a strength, making them one of Barfoot & Thompson’s most successful teams. Q: Mandy, what did you do before real estate? I got two bachelor’s degrees in China, in advertising and architecture, but I did think real estate could be a good option.