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The Abel Properties Limited team

LUKE VAN VELTHOOVEN - Managing Director - B.Com (VPM) Lincoln University, SNZPI, ANZIV


Luke has extensive experience in the property industry having gained experience in local and central government, SOEs, private companies and corporate organisations, notably in the management & development of corporate & private property portfolios.

Luke's combination of hands on work experience offers a unique diversity of skills. His experience in the construction industry, together with an indepth knowledge of the Resource Management Act, Public Bodies Leases Act, Reserves Act and Public Works Act provide the expertise required for successful portfolio and project management.
luke@abelprop.com

Managing Director -
Luke van Velthooven


STEVE FOLSTER - Property Portfolio Manager - NZ Cert. Survey Drafting, NZ Cert. LINZ & GIS


Steve's expertise in portfolio management combines extensive experience with a proven track record of performance and accuracy.

Steve's methodical approach, high computer literacy and in depth knowledge of appellations and cadastral data is invaluable in the management of property portfolios.

His understanding of the complications of diverse property portfolios is further enhanced by his strong historical grounding in the Department of Survey and Land Information.
steve@abelprop.com

Property Portfolio Manager- Steve Folster


CAROLE (SID) DOECKE – Portfolio Manager – B.Com (VPM) Lincoln University, MPINZ, Registered Valuer.


With over 20 years of valuation experience in private practice and government departments in both Australia and New Zealand Sid brings a robust and in depth knowledge of property issues to Abel Properties.

This expertise has been further enhanced by three years as Rural Lending Manager with the National Bank and, more recently, as Manager of Crown Property portfolios for LINZ.

As a result Sid adds knowledge of portfolio management and implementation to her extensive property experience, coupled with excellent research skills, a high degree of computer literacy and proven database management.
sid@abelprop.com

Portfolio Manager-
Sid Doecke


CLARE CROSSWELL - Administration Manager - Open Poly. Cert. Women in Business


Having previously run her own business providing office support for small companies, Clare brings extensive business knowledge to Abel Properties Limited, including word-processing, database management. powerpoint presentations and website design and maintenance.

Besides organising two highly successful seminars for the tourism and forestry sectors in the Marlborough Region, Clare's previous positions have included working in LINZ, local government and a law office.

At Abel Properties Limited Clare's role includes property management, preparation of leases/licences, land status investigations and office administration.
clare@abelprop.com

Administration Manager-
Clare Croswell


STEPHANIE HAYES - Administration Manager - Open Poly. Cert. Introductory Accounting


Steph joined Abel Properties Limited with experience in general administration, accounting, computerised cataloguing and databases.

Steph's role in Abel Properties Limited is in accounts and property administration. She is responsible for processing and preparing financial reports on all Abel Properties Limited's contract accounts. Steph also administers rural land leases and licences and is responsible for commercial buildings managed by Abel Properties Limited.
steph@abelprop.com
Administration Manager-
Stephanie Hayes


STEVE WILKES - Resource Management Manager - BSc, MSc (Hons) Victoria University


Steve has over 14 years experience in both the private and public sectors, including regional councils, unitary authorities, farming, university lecturing and private practice. He also has international experience in flood hazard identification and mitigation and farm management.

Steve's Master of Science (Hons) is in Physical Geography. During his studies, Steve's key areas of research and interest were catchment hydrology, fluvial geomorphology and natural hazards.

Steve's combination of qualifications, hands on work experience and extensive knowledge of the Resource Management Act ensures that clients receive the practical and technical expertise they require.
wilkes@abelprop.com

Resource Management Manager -Steve Wilkes


BRONWEN FRAZER - Resource Management Consultant - BSc (Geol) University of Canterbury


Bronwen joined Abel Properties with local experience as a Resource Management Consultant and Engineering Technician with a particular emphasis on Wastewater Management.

Bronwen has completed a BSc in Geology with an environmental background and has a keen interest in viticulture/winery developments, water resources and land disturbance. She also offers a sound knowledge of resource management issues within the Marlborough Sounds. Bronwen's background and qualifications ensure that clients receive the practical and technical expertise required.
bronwen@abelprop.com
Resource Management Consultant-
Bronwen Frazer


CLINTON PEMBERTON - Civil Engineer - B.E. (Hons) Civil Canterbury University, N.Z.C.E. (Civil)


Clinton has over 10 years experience in planning, design, project management, delivery and maintenance of infrastructural projects in both the public and private sectors. This experience includes involvement in a number of developments in both Marlborough and Nelson.

It also includes three years in the UK just prior to joining Abel Properties. While there Clinton worked on large scale highway schemes with particular emphasis on highway drainage design and modelling and on surface water treatment systems, including Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems. In the UK Clinton also worked on the infrastructural design of Greenfield and Brownfield developments including the development of large supermarket chains.

Clinton provides both Civil engineering design and project management experience, with special expertise in subdivisions, drainage, infrastructural design and construction management.
clinton@abelprop.com
Civil Engineer -
Clinton Pemberton


LEITH BRUNING - Project Manager - BA (Hons) Geography, Canterbury University.
Post Graduate Diploma of Teaching, Christchurch College of Education.



Leith brings a rich background of experience to his position as project manager at Abel Properties. Leith attended Nelson College before achieving honours in geography at Canterbury University where he specialised in coastal processes and resource management during his honours year. He also represented New Zealand in rugby at U19, U21 and University levels. After university Leith went on to achieve a post graduate teaching diploma at Christchurch College of Education after which he taught geography and PE for some years at Palmerston North Boys College.

From teaching Leith moved to professional rugby and made his mark on the international scene as a player in both Japan and Scotland. On his return to New Zealand he was employed by Tasman Rugby Union as Rugby Development Officer responsible for all rugby activities in the Marlborough Region. Leith brings the valuable expertise he has gained from his varied career to his project management role at Abel Properties.
leith@abelprop.com
Project Manager -
Leith Bruning


ROBBIE MANSON - Engineering Technician


Robbie joined Abel Properties Limited with experience gained from working in the family vineyard. As a student he attended Marlborough Boys College and St Andrews College in Christchurch where he excelled in physics, calculus and design.

Robbie's role in Abel Properties Limited is on the technical side in the engineering department where his expertise in mathematics and design is put to excellent use. Robbie's computer literacy and skills are vital components of his work in producing engineering drawing and design to the specifications of the engineering team.

Robbie's main interest outside work is training with the Central Region High Performance Rowing Centre in Marlborough.
robbie@abelprop.com
Engineering Technician -
Robbie Manson


ANGELA ADYE - Resource Management Assistant - BA (Hons) Canterbury University.
Graduate Christchurch Teachers College



Blenheim born and bred, Angela has travelled extensively gaining experience overseas in tourism, graphic design and project management. She managed a safari camp and worked in tourism in Tanzania, East Africa and ran her own graphic design company for a number of years in Surrey, England.
During her last 5 years in the UK Angela worked at Devon County Council in the South West of England. For two of those years Angela was lead project manager for an EU funded renewable energy project which won an award for innovation and excellence. Angela was then made the Devon County Council renewable energy officer building on the work begun during the project and writing a renewable energy strategy for Devon County Council.
On her return to Blenheim, Angela worked for two years at Radich Dwyer Solicitors as Legal Executive to one of the partners before joining APL.

Angela brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her position at Abel Properties Limited.
angela@abelprop.com
Airport Management - Angela Adye


PAULINE TROON -Administration Manager


Pauline joined Abel Properties Limited after two years of overseas travel before which she worked for twelve years as an executive officer in the education industry, legal secretary in a law firm and PA to the managers of two large South Island companies.

Pauline brings to Abel Properties Limited the management and people skills that come from operating, together with her husband, two of her own businesses in the food industry.

Pauline's role at Abel Properties Limited includes receptionist, tenancy & rental management, credit/debit control, monthly reporting and all associated office administration work.
pauline@abelprop.com
Administration Manager - Pauline Troon



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