**Canterbury Tech November 2024 - TechTuesdays - IRL*In Real Life -**

"Building realtor.co.nz: A Practical Journey of Innovation and Balance" with James Graham

James began this project with a clear goal: to fill a gap in New Zealand’s property market by creating a user-friendly platform that supports Kiwis through every step of their property journey - from buying and selling to building.

In this presentation, he will share the development journey of realtor.co.nz, focusing on practical and technical solutions - all done alongside a demanding day job and managing a personal remote build project.

There were certainly challenges along the way. Managing the development of realtor.co.nz required prioritisation and problem-solving, particularly as the platform was refined to meet users’ needs. It was a balancing act, but the team remained focused on creating a resource that simplifies the property process and offers clear, practical guidance to everyday Kiwis.

In this presentation, James will guide you through the steps taken to bring realtor.co.nz to life, covering the business decisions we made and the technical elements that shaped the platform. This is a story not of dramatic moments but of steady progress, practical solutions, and a strong commitment to making property transactions easier to understand for New Zealanders.

About James:

I’m a business and analytics professional with over 15 years of experience delivering impactful results across various industries. Throughout my career, I’ve directly contributed to over $100 million in sales revenue and reached more than 10 million users by creating 200 niche websites worldwide.

With a strong generalist skill set, my expertise spans startup management, project leadership, and analytics team management, along with an almost complete end-to-end data and analytics capability post-ETL. My primary motivation has always been helping people and addressing societal challenges, and I’m committed to achieving excellence in everything I do.

When: Tuesday 5th November 2024

Where: PwC Centre, Level 4, 60 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013

Event Outline:

5.30pm - Registration opens, networking, drinks and nibbles
6.00pm - Canterbury Tech updates
6.10pm - Quick Pitch - TBC
6.15pm - Guest speaker
7.00pm - More networking
7.30pm - Close of event

Things to note: Entry to the venue will be open from 5.20pm. Each attendee will receive 2 drinks tickets for the event. Alcoholic beverages may not leave the function space.

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