REINZ is established under the Real Estate Agents Act 1976 and governs real estate practitioners through its Rules and a Code of Ethics.

What we do

Regulate the real estate industry in New Zealand.
Promote quality, expertise and integrity in the real estate profession.
Protect the general public.
Train and educate real estate agents.
Provide advice and services to members.
Operate the largest independent directory of properties listed for sale on the Internet in New Zealand. www.realestate.co.nz

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Structure

REINZ is directed by a National Council of elected members who set the direction, vision and strategic objectives. Five Regional Managers report to the Chief Executive who, in turn, is responsible to the National Council. The national office of the Institute is in Parnell, Auckland. Regional offices are in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. The Real Estate Agents Licensing Board (REALB) licenses approximately 1600 real estate offices, employing 3500 licensees and branch managers and supporting 16,000 sales people.