Pete Whalan, Bayleys Canterbury

Step up to the plate and hit us with your elevator pitch. What does Bayleys Canterbury do?

Bayleys Canterbury is part of New Zealand’s largest full service real estate agency. Our four expert teams – Residential, Residential Property Management, Country, who are specialists in rural and lifestyle property, and Commercial, who sell and lease commercial and industrial property – each have expertise marketing and managing property across Canterbury.

We’re deeply committed to this community, supporting local legends like the City Mission, the Crusaders, Christchurch Art Gallery, Surfing for Farmers, and the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust, as well as schools, sports teams, and not-for-profit organisations across Canterbury.

Why have you decided to do Bayleys Plate up for a Purpose this year?

We know how important a child’s education is – especially during difficult times. With your help, we want to support Canterbury children so they can get their best shot at an education, at a time when they need our support the most.

Our people are talented, dedicated, community-minded professionals. They do business with heart and purpose, and we support them with a business environment conducive to success. So, while I might be in the kitchen, our entire team stands behind Bayleys Plate Up for a Purpose. Together we want to help make Canterbury an even more extraordinary place.

Who’s your chef hero and why?

Marco Pierre White. I just love his talent across many cuisines

What’s your signature dish?

My beef wellington is something I am immensely proud of with its succulent beef and crisp buttery pastry. Don’t miss your chance to try it for yourself. Donate to my page and I’ll share the recipe for this show-stopper with you.