Back-to-back REINZ National Auctioneering Champion appointed Head of Auctions and Campaign Performance
Ray White Manukau, the flagship office of Ray White A T Realty Group, has appointed Robert Tulp as Head of Auctions and Campaign Performance, reinforcing its position as one of New Zealand’s leading auction-driven real estate businesses.
Based in Manukau, home to one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most advanced purpose-built auction facilities, Tulp will work exclusively within the group to lead auction operations and elevate campaign performance across South Auckland.
Tulp brings more than three decades of real estate expertise, having worked across sales, management, business ownership, mentoring and auctioneering since entering the industry in 1992.
A licensed real estate agent and elite-level auctioneer, he has competed at both national and Australasian levels, winning the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand National Auctioneering Championship in 2024 and 2025.
His appointment strengthens Ray White Manukau’s ability to deliver high-performance auction campaigns, competitive bidding environments, and stronger results for local sellers.
Ray White Manukau has grown into one of the most dominant real estate offices in South Auckland, consistently delivering strong auction outcomes and high levels of buyer engagement.
With a high volume of active buyers and a competitive local market, auction remains one of the most effective methods of sale. Tulp’s leadership will help:
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Over the past 14 years, Ray White A T Realty Group has grown from a team of three in Manukau to one of New Zealand’s most awarded real estate businesses.
The recent expansion into Auckland Central and Wynyard Quarter has positioned the group as a Central & South Auckland real estate specialist, with auction performance at the core of its strategy.
Adam Thomson, Director of Ray White A T Realty Group, said the appointment signals the direction of the business:
“Appointing Robert is a statement about where this business is going. We have built something significant across Auckland, and to attract a back-to-back REINZ national auctioneering champion — exclusively — at this point in our growth tells you everything about the calibre of operation we are building.”
Fellow Director Tom Rawson added:
“People who know Rob know what this means. He is someone the best agents in New Zealand want to work alongside. With six offices, 200-plus people and real momentum behind us, this raises the bar for our entire team and our clients.”
The group also acknowledged the contribution of Sam Steele, whose work has helped build the auction culture that underpins A T Realty’s success.
Steele will continue contributing to the group’s flagship auction events, including THE DAY and GAME DAY.
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Tulp said the move felt like a natural progression:
“This is not a new relationship — I called auctions for A T Realty during the Covid years and saw first-hand what this team was building.”
“What they have created is genuinely exciting. To now be part of it every day, exclusively, is something I am energised by. I’m looking forward to helping drive even stronger results.”
Robert Tulp will officially join Ray White A T Realty Group in May 2026.
Ray White Manukau is the flagship office of Ray White A T Realty Group, operating across the Auckland region with a strong focus on South Auckland, Central Auckland and the city fringe.
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