Back-to-back REINZ National Auctioneering Champion strengthens auction performance in one of South Auckland’s most sought-after suburbs
Ray White Māngere Bridge is enhancing its auction offering with the appointment of Robert Tulp as Head of Auctions and Campaign Performance across Ray White A T Realty Group.
Working exclusively within the group, Tulp will support agents and sellers across Māngere Bridge, refining auction campaigns and helping deliver stronger results in a competitive and tightly held local market.
With more than 30 years of experience in real estate, Tulp is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading auctioneers.
Since entering the industry in 1992, he has worked across sales, management, business ownership, mentoring and auctioneering. He is also a licensed real estate agent and a two-time winner of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand National Auctioneering Championship (2024 & 2025).
His appointment brings a new level of precision and performance to auction campaigns in Māngere Bridge
Māngere Bridge is known for its lifestyle appeal, strong community, and limited housing supply—factors that continue to drive consistent buyer demand.
Auction campaigns are particularly effective in this environment, helping to:
With Tulp’s leadership, sellers in Māngere Bridge can expect more strategic campaigns and enhanced auction outcomes.
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Ray White Māngere Bridge is part of Ray White A T Realty Group, one of New Zealand’s most awarded real estate businesses.
With expansion into Auckland Central and Wynyard Quarter, the group operates across the Auckland region, with a strong focus on South Auckland, Central Auckland and the city fringe.
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 Māngere Bridge operates across the Auckland region, with a strong focus on South Auckland, Central Auckland and the city fringe, specialising in lifestyle-driven and tightly held residential markets.
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