Having lived in Te Kauwhata all his life, Bruce is no stranger to the changing dynamic of the North Waikato village. Growing up and attending the local school at Rangiriri, he developed strong ties and a desire to be involved in the local community. He and his wife, Valerie, owned and operated a successful orchard and retail shop for twenty-five years while raising their three children. They sold a variety of fruit directly to the public and became increasingly well-known throughout the community. Upon selling the orchard, they purchased a kiwifruit farm and Bruce took on the new challenge of real estate in 1997. Twenty years later, he is known as one of the go-to people if you want your property sold in Te Kauwhata. Widely known throughout the town, thanks to being involved in many community organisations and committees – including the Te Kauwhata Refuge Committee, Te Kauwhata St John’s Ambulance, the Presbyterian Church – Board of Management – Parish Council, and the Rangiriri Development Committee – and with a large database of contacts, Bruce’s priorities have remained steadfastly with his clients’ needs. His sense of humour, honesty and personable manner help smooth the way as he works with people to achieve the best possible result for them.