The Residential Property Managers Association of New Zealand (RPMA) Awards celebrate the best in the residential property management industry. Whether you’re an emerging property manager, an experienced professional, or a valued industry supplier, these awards recognise dedication, innovation, and leadership in our field.

Rising Star Award (Regional & National)

• • Recognising outstanding property managers with less than two years’ experience.

• • Regional Winners are selected in 16 regions.

• • The National Winner is chosen from the regional winners and announced at the RPMA Conference.

Property Manager of the Year (Regional & National)

• • Celebrating exceptional experienced property managers (2+ years in the industry).

• • Regional Winners are awarded in 16 regions.

• • The NZ Property Manager of the Year is selected from the regional winners and announced at the RPMA Conference.

Recognition of Contribution to the Industry (National Only)

• • Recognising an individual who has made a significant impact on the property management sector.

• • Open to non-members and presented at the RPMA Conference.

Industry Supplier of the Year (National Only)

• • Recognising suppliers who contribute to the efficiency, cost savings, and performance of RPMA members.

• • Open to non-members and awarded at the RPMA Conference.

Regions include: 

• • Northland

  • Auckland North

  • Auckland East

  • Auckland West

  • Auckland South

  • Waikato

  • Bay of Plenty

  • Gisborne

  • Hawkes Bay

  • Taranaki

  • Manawatu / Whanganui

  • Wellington

  • Top of the South

  • Canterbury

  • Otago

  • Southland

The RPMA Awards 2025 celebrated winners and their outstanding achievements.

The winners were recognised across Aotearoa, with the awards presented at the RPMA Conference on 24 July 2025 at Jet Park Hotel, Auckland Airport & Conference Centre — view the full list here.

A special congratulations to our newly crowned NZ Property Manager of the Year — announced live during the event!