About
Professional Summary
My Colliers Partnership priorities focus on support initiatives that drive collaboration, best practice learning, cost efficiencies and growth opportunities across the wider Colliers International New Zealand franchise network. I also oversee the collaboration and delivery of award-winning research reports and communications for Colliers. With over 13 years of experience and university qualifications in economics, geography, marketing and property. I have a multi-disciplinary approach that assists a broad range of clients and internal stakeholders. I am a regular presenter and market commentator, often discussing the latest insights on current and future property trends. I also work with in-house and external writers to curate an audience-focused content delivery strategy for Colliers.
Accomplishments
Colliers Awards:
■ MVP Professional Services Award 2014
■ Marketer of the Year 2015
■ Directors Award 2016
■ Team of the Year - Business & Professional Services 2016
Education
Waikato University, BSocSci - Econ & Geo
Waikato University, PG DIP - Marketing
Massey University, PG Dip - Property
University of Auckland, Certificate - Digital Marketing Strategy
Memberships & Involvements
RICS, MPINZ
Services
My Team
My Team
Matthew Backhouse
Senior PR & Communications Advisor
Auckland CBD
Matthew creates PR content, communications and social media to promote Colliers International's business, research and property campaigns. He is also the first point of contact for corporate media queries.
Matthew was previously Assistant Chief of Staff at NZME's digital-first newsroom, and prior to that was a Wellington-based reporter covering general news and politics.
With a background in journalism, Matthew has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Auckland and a Graduate Diploma in Journalism from Massey University. He previously studied at Auckland Grammar and ACG Senior College.
Hannah is the communications specialist in the marketing team focused on creating content to promote Colliers International's business as well as research and property campaigns. Hannah also manages Colliers' social media campaigns.
Prior to joining Colliers International in 2017, Hannah was based in London where she worked for a national UK Charity, managing the communications for a new volunteering project.
Adrian conducts and prepares market research reports covering commercial and residential sectors across New Zealand. Alongside this, he actively manages a range of Colliers’ proprietary databases used in providing data-driven solutions for clients and Colliers’ award-winning research reports. Coming from an academic background in finance and commercial law, Adrian has a unique approach in conducting market macro and micro economic analysis. Prior to joining Colliers, Adrian worked as an assistant valuer assisting with property and plant and machinery valuations at Beca Group.
Ian Little
Associate Director | Research
Auckland CBD
My Colliers partnership priorities focus on supporting the New Zealand franchise network through the provision of research and thought leadership reports, articles and presentations. I draw on over 30 years of experience in the property market, gained in both the UK and New Zealand to my role enabling me to assist a broad range of clients and internal stakeholders. I am a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered surveyors. I am a regular presenter on current market conditions and future trends to the media, clients and various interest groups.