New Zealand Auctioneering at Its Highest Level
2026 REINZ Champions Crowned
The gavel has officially fallen on the 2026 REINZ National Auctioneering Championships, bringing two outstanding days of competition to a close.
Across the senior divisions, Rising Star Championships, finals and awards presentation, the event showcased the technical precision, timing, presence and professional wit that define elite auctioneering in New Zealand.
Every competitor stepped into the spotlight with composure and control, demonstrating the skill required to command a room, guide bidder confidence and create genuine momentum under pressure.
Congratulations to the 2026 Champions
The standard across each division was exceptional, with judges tasked with recognising performances that combined structure, clarity, authority and connection.
Rising Star Division
Winner: Sharni Bichan
Runner Up: Will Tremain
Senior Open Division
Winner: Jack Sumich
Runner Up: Daryll Roberts
Senior Premier Division
Winner: Conor Patton
Runner Up: Mark McGoldrick
A Benchmark for the Industry
The REINZ Auctioneering Championships are more than a competition. They are a showcase of the craft, discipline and performance standards that continue to elevate auctioneering across New Zealand.
From the early heats through to the final calls, the event highlighted how great auctioneers create confidence through structure, pace and transparency. These are the same qualities that help buyers engage, vendors trust the process and agents deliver stronger auction day outcomes.
“The best auctioneers do more than call numbers. They create clarity, build confidence and bring competition to life in a way that gives every participant trust in the process,” said Anthony Nounnis, Director of RE Software.
Full Performances Archived in High Definition
As the official technology partner, Auctions Live has captured and archived the full event in high definition, giving competitors, agencies and the wider industry the ability to revisit each performance.
Every call has been preserved so auctioneers can review their delivery, share their performance and celebrate the standard achieved throughout the Championships.
Senior Divisions Draw Senior Open Heats Senior Premier Heats Division Finalists Rising Star Championships Senior Open Finals Awards Presentation
Event Photos Now Available
A collection of standout images from the Championships has also been compiled, capturing the energy, focus and professionalism of the event.
On to AUSTROS 2026
With the national competition now complete, attention turns to AUSTROS 2026 in Melbourne this May.
New Zealand will be represented by auctioneers who have already proven their ability to perform under pressure, adapt in the moment and deliver with confidence on a national stage.
If the 2026 REINZ National Auctioneering Championships are any indication, New Zealand will be exceptionally well represented.
Posted 22nd April, 2026