Chris is almost better known in Wellington as a former journalist in radio and television. He left the media in 1986 to work with NZ icon Sir Robert (Bob) Jones at Robt. Jones Investments as that company’s Property Manager, with responsibility for NZ, Australia, Canada & the USA. This laid the foundation for his knowledge of commercial property in all facets. He and Sir Robert remain close friends and fish together regularly. Chris catches the bigger ones.
He has been in Agency since 1988, principally at Colliers International. He has been Colliers top producing broker in NZ and has attended Colliers training in Baltimore and Prague. He has served two terms as President of the Property Council of NZ (Wellington branch) and two terms as President of the Porirua City Chamber of Commerce. He was a founder of North Wellington Life Education Trust and is a member of the Rotary Club of Wellington. In 2015 he launched Gollins Commercial Ltd to provide enhanced agency services through exceptional service and marketing. He is passionate about his company exceeding client’s expectations.
Chris’s greatest strength is innovation. He has conceived of many transactions and developments, firstly recognising an opportunity, identifying a location then convincing investors, vendors, local authorities etc.
Smartest Office Space in the Wairarapa
101 Chapel Street, Masterton
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430m²
Without doubt - these 430m2 offices are the pinnacle of office space in the Wairarapa.
$132,000 Per Annum
No Better Industrial Site - Location Plus!
137 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton
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1,450m²
Masterton Theatre Company is relocating, so for the first time in 32 years this original site is up for Tender with vacant possession.Centrally situated on Masterton's bypass route and only 3 minutes from the CBD this 3685m2 industrially zoned property offers the option of being refurbished and modernised or start from scratch and redevelop how you'd like.
'The Works' on High Street
300 High Street, Solway, Masterton
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133m²
Four units are available here at 'The Works' on High Street.Ranging from 79m2 to 197m2 and previously utilised as machinery workshops.Highly sought-after - not architectural award winners - no 'breathtaking' views - but premises intended for real work.Occasionally noisy and likely to produce grubby hands. The likelihood of fellow tenants who might just be available to "give a hand" when required.
Large, modern, great access with internal parks
15 Walter Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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940m²
Almost half the 3rd floor (top floor) of this totally refurbished, prominent Te Aro landmark building, strengthened to 80% NBS.This is the space recently vacated by Warner Bros/Discovery (Newshub) in what was once known as the TV3 building.The balance of the floor is occupied by Mediaworks. There are two decks - facing west and north.
Under Contract - Impeccable Industrial Investment
11 Norman Avenue, Waingawa, Masterton
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960m²
Brand new (completed July 2024), very impressive building of 960m2, setting out on a long career in the Wairarapa's principal industrial estate.The Wairarapa has potentially the lowest commercial property vacancy factor in New Zealand.There is a new eight year lease to a well established manufacturer with two x five year rights of renewal.The net rental of $124,800 increases at 3% compounding p.a.
"The" Corner - the Wairarapa's best known industrial site
11 Norfolk Road, Waingawa, Masterton
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1,800m²
Built for big trucks and bordering State Highway 2 at the south entrance to Masterton, this 17,000m2 (more or less) site offers a level of profile worth thousands of dollars and ease of access for your next depot or industrial needs. The Z truck stop is at your front door. There's a large 1800m2 high stud warehouse with a workshop area and wash bay.
Fully fitted-out - YOURS to walk in
109a Chapel Street, Masterton
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280m²
The exceptional St Sebastians restaurant & bar - brand new fit-out in October 2019 that produced a phenomenal 'vibe' in the Wairarapa.But sadly so quickly undermined by the lockdowns and restrictions of 2021. Finally, tragically a casualty in 2024.
$97,000 Per Annum
Live Amongst the Vines - A Last Chance
20 Dakins Road, East Taratahi, Carterton
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104,620m²
Opportunities for this dream lifestyle are disappearing, New Wairarapa rural land cannot be subdivided less than 40ha.This gently rising vineyard of 10.46ha (25 acres) is planted in Pinot Noir grapes that have consistently produced high quality wine.The District Plan permits the erection of two dwellings, but no further subdivision.
Strengthened and Completely Refurbished
75-81 Queen Street, Masterton
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1,560m²
Last year's complete refurbishment of this prime Wairarapa investment property saw colossal amounts of steel and concrete added to take the building to a minimum 75%+ NBS. The accountants on the first floor (400m2) have been here since 1984 and have now taken a new 8-year lease.
Lifestyle Block with Big Income Potential
43 School Road, Te Horo, Kapiti Coast
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1,220m²
This was the phenomenal 'Culinary campus' of Ruth Pretty catering. Now vacant it offers exceptional potential for a home and income.A residence may be built on the 8 hectares as of right. There are terrific sites bordering native bush. There is no house on site as yet.
$1,900,000
Heavy Duty Storage / Yard Space
39 Norfolk Road, Waingawa, Masterton
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1,850m²
Here is an example of the type of property that hard working people in dirty boots frequently have difficulty finding. It's large. It can hold all manner of plant and equipment - a lot of it undercover with a high roof clearance. Access is from both sides, so it's drive-thru.
Under Contract - Consented 5-lot lifestyle subdivision
30 Rowells Road, Churton Park, Wellington
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19,955m²
'Rowells Park' is an incredibly rare and exciting small subdivision, unbelievably just 11 minutes from the Wellington CBD. It is just two minutes from the Churton Park on and off ramps on SH1. It is a bush-clad, quiet, sheltered property with historical links to the origins of the Capital city but remarkably reasonably undeveloped to date. The consented lots range from 1225 to 6319m2.
So Many Options - What do you require?
134 Norman Avenue, Waingawa, Masterton
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The owner of this large 4.4ha site has ample spare space available.Whether you're looking for a small area for parking trucks or heavy machinery, right up to a more substantial space for your operation or depot, accommodating anything is a possibility. There is a fully consented truck wash and stock crate effluent dump also available for tenants.
So Many Possibilities - 3.1ha Industrial
36 Maewa Road, Feilding
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4,100m²
Feilding's largest industrial site - 36 Maewa Road A former timber mill - cleaned-up and the site cleared for either a single or multiple tenancies. Just 5 minutes from Feilding central. A total site of 3.1406 hectares with various vacant buildings totalling 4,100m2. Two former timber kilns that could be recommissioned reasonably easily.
Greytown Industrial Land - Seldom Available
5a Arbor Place, Greytown, South Wairarapa
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2,967m²
Industrial land in Greytown is seldom available, especially of this size.This 2967m2 rectangular lot located in the smart Arbor industrial estate borders Five Rivers medical, Wellington Free ambulance and shares access with the impressive new South Wairarapa Vets complex.The earth-works have already been done and services are at the boundary.Settlement available late 2024.
Probably the Best Available
9 Edwin Feist Place, Solway, Masterton
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540m²
There are few warehouse/factory properties in the Wairarapa as functional or as smart as 9 Edwin Feist Place.Having been used solely for the storage of bulk honey since completion the 465m2 warehouse is in 'as new' condition.The offices are modern with great natural light. The 900m2 yard is the third feature - large and fully fenced with exceptionally good drainage.
For Sale or Lease
69-71 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton, Wairarapa
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1,030m²
With the pedigree of a purpose-built indoor sports centre, this building is the likely match for your business.Take advantage of the high-profile corner position on Masterton's commercial traffic by-pass, Ngaumutawa Road for great signage and the multiple car parks at the front door.
Powered Up - Wairarapa Investment
30 Ahumahi Road, Waingawa, Masterton
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600m²
There is nothing like this property available in the Wairarapa currently. Located in the Waingawa Industrial Park which identifies as one of the key growth areas of the greater Wellington region.This 600m² building sits on 1,194m² land, just a 3-minute drive from Masterton. Well established and locally owned Power Related Services Limited occupies this property - with a favorable lease.
A medalist in any property competition - Sale or Lease
43 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton
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18,168m²
You can’t think too big here. It’s the largest building in the Wairarapa and one of the largest in the southern North Island. BUT it will unquestionably offer the most competitive rental you may encounter anywhere in New Zealand. The owner will negotiate the deal that you can’t refuse.
Future proofed industrial investment
11 Pakihi Road, Waingawa, Masterton
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1,105m²
SOLD - February 2024
UNDER CONTRACT - If You're Seeking Profile
2 Watt Street, Featherston, South Wairarapa
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1,753m²
UNDER CONTRACT.The very first commercial site in the Wairarapa for traffic travelling north from Wellington.And for convenience, it's a corner site on the left-hand side of the road, State Highway Two.This 1,753m² site - with a 60m frontage to SH2 is zoned Industrial - very permissive zoning under the Combined Wairarapa District Plan.
The Last Front Row Site - Priced to Sell
5 Kotimana Road, Masterton
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2,584m²
We all thought ‘The Poplars’ had sold out. And it had.The front row sections in what has been Masterton’s first commercial development in a decade were quickly snapped up. Only these sections offer a profile to Ngaumutawa Road, the SH2 by-pass.5 Kotimana Road – 2,584m² is one of only 5 lots (all others sold) offering this very valuable profile with terrific signage potential.
$478,000
One of the best and very secure
11 Refreshment Place, Trentham, Upper Hutt
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8,880m²
The Dominion Post - Saturday March 19 2022Gollins Commercial has been appointed to lease this exceptional Upper Hutt industrial campus.The warehouse is outstanding for accessibility, presentation, natural light, modern (refurbished)amenities and office options.
Pahiatua's Hot Spot
129 Main Street, Pahiatua
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183m²
The renaissance of ‘small town New Zealand’ is evident in places like Pahiatua. No more so than in the building immediately adjacent to 129 Main Street, where Thicket Floral and its associated cafe has recently bloomed.Take advantage of the neighbours having created the new ‘Hot spot’.
$130,000
The Perfect Small Town Kiwi Investment
43 Main Street, Pahiatua
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194m²
SOLD - November 2024
$140,000
One Of The Best You'll Find
6 Edwin Feist Place, Solway, Masterton
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670m²
Wai Build has now outgrown this supreme workshop and office space so it's looking for it's new occupier from the end of January 2025.The Edwin Feist Place Industrial Area is situated at the southern end of Masterton. Near the intersection of State Highway two and directly off Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton’s heavy traffic bypass.
$97,640 Per Annum
Modern Cool Creative Character office
262 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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126m²
Very cool modern 'creative' character space in the Capital's precinct to be seen. You'll be close to the Cuba Quarter - opposite the Museum hotel & apartments - have Courtenay Place behind you - Panhead 30 metres from your door and the vibrant Shoesies, diagonally opposite.
$52,000 Per Annum
1700m2 Yard with Beaut Small Office
3351 State Highway 2, Carterton
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1,700m²
The location and ability to get anywhere can't get much better for your business in the Wairarapa than bordering SH2 here at Clareville.This 1700m2 (more or less) yard will be earth worked and metalled before you move in and it can also be security fenced if required.One of the bonuses of the site is the existing very smart office space which includes a modern kitchen and bathroom.
So Many Possibilities - 3.1ha Industrial
36 Maewa Road, Feilding
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4,100m²
The land is large – the buildings are many and varied – the potential uses are vast.36 Maewa Road, Feilding answers the question: Where are we going to find…….3.14 hectares of industrially zoned land – with 3700m2 of buildings / canopies (including two timber kilns capable of recommissioning) – centrally located to service the Manawatu, Rangitikei and Whanganui regions.
Motel Freehold Investment
33 Amohia Street, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast
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690m²
SOLD - April 2024
The Last of the Larger Sites
31a & 33b Thomas Neal Crescent, Trentham, Upper Hutt
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4,500m²
This is the largest industrial site presently for lease in the Wellington region. It has recently had extensive drainage installed, been earthworked to create 4,500m2 of perfectly flat yard - and been gravelled and compacted. Services are available at the site. It is available for immediate occupation and could also be purchased.
An Extraordinary Array of Possibilities
67a Norfolk Road, Waingawa, Masterton
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1,400m²
An extraordinary property - of vast potential. This was the location of Coca-Cola's international vending machine service centre - accommodating a call centre and software technicians responsible for the uninterrupted operation of remotely monitored Coke vending machines worldwide.In more recent years it served as a vast private home and mobility vehicle conversion workshop.
Exceptional profile in tightly held Seaview
9A Seaview Road, Seaview, Lower Hutt
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596m²
SOLD - October 2023
31 Year Fully Net Lease
2 Hospital Road, Greytown, South Wairarapa
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4,724m²
SOLD - March 2023
It's Johnsonville - it's commercial - it's rare
5 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville
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110m²
SOLD - April 2023
Selling "AS IS" - Potential 10% net appealing?
75-81 Queen Street, Masterton, Wairarapa
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1,500m²
SOLD - December 2022
Three Street Access - Very Central
140 Bentley Street, Masterton, Wairarapa
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1,880m²
SOLD - January 2023
TWO Affordable Childcare Investments
43 & 50 Harley Street, Solway, Masterton
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178m²
SOLD - February 2023
No better location in Carterton
60 High Street South, Carterton
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118m²
LEASED - October 2022
Prominent Corner, Prominent Tenants
11-19 Bannister Street, Masterton
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900m²
SOLD - March 2022
Golden Greytown Development Site With Strong Holding Return
48-50 Main Street, Greytown, South Wairarapa
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760m²
SOLD - March 2022
They Were All Sold - Now The Best Are Available
'The Poplars' Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton
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4,528m²
SOLD - March 2022
Unique Property with Great Potential
67 & 67A Norfolk Road, Waingawa, Masterton
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1,656m²
SOLD - October 2022
The French Baker and development site
81 Main Street, Greytown, South Wairarapa
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290m²
SOLD - Febuary 2022
Boutique Kuripuni Retail Store
434 Queen Street, Kuripuni, Masterton
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54.60m²
LEASED - December 2021
Nothing better in Masterton
6 Edwin Feist Place, Solway, Masterton
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670m²
LEASED - January 2022
Look at the frontage - a rare offering
41-45 Park Street, Kingsley Heights, Upper Hutt
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290m²
SOLD - October 2021
$950,000
3831 State Highway Two, West Taratahi
3831 State Highway 2, West Taratahi, Masterton
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24,770m²
SOLD - July 2021
Fenced gravel yard in Waingawa Industrial Park
15 Ahumahi Road, Waingawa, Masterton
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1,700m²
LEASED - April 2022
Established industrial depot / yard
192 Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton
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1,540m²
SOLD - July 2021
Number one office investment in the Wairarapa
101 Chapel Street, Masterton
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584m²
SOLD - July 2021
Superior Freehold Investment
23 Clarence Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton
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2,386.48m²
SOLD - July 2021
Lawyers and Linguini - LAVISHLY RESTORED
109 Chapel Street, Masterton
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612m²
SOLD - May 2021
Koi in Kuripuni - Immaculate investment
439 Queen Street, Kuripuni, Masterton
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267m²
SOLD - May 2021
Rare large industrial block for lease
115 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton
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8,000m²
With direct access from the heavy traffic SH2 by-pass road, this large tract of industrial land is a rare offering.The asking rental is $15m² gross plus GST. Terms and presentation (gravelled / sealed / fenced / canopyetc) are all negotiable.This is a central alternative to Waingawa within 2kms of the city centre.
The corner where the Greytown phenomenon began
83-87 Main Street, Greytown, South Wairarapa
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296m²
SOLD - March 2021
Invest in a proven success
429-433 Queen Street, Masterton, Wairarapa
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1,024m²
SOLD - April 2021
Hardworking Men In Dirty Boots Will Walk In Here And Smile
39 Norfolk Road, Waingawa, Masterton
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1,850m²
SOLD - February 2021
Martinborough - Occupy or invest
39 Jellicoe Street, Martinborough, South Wairarapa
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260m²
SOLD - February 2021
An exceptional vineyard / lifestyle
413A Lake Ferry Road, Martinborough, Wairarapa
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110m²
SOLD - December 2020
$475,000
New 10-Year Lease to Post - Covid Success Story
132 Lincoln Road, Masterton, Wairarapa
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2,490m²
SOLD - March 2021