Lou Vockins
About Lou Vockins

TEAM JOHNSON - Excellence is a team effort!

Passionate about real estate and deeply connected to the Bay of Plenty, Lou and Estelle are dedicated to helping sellers and buyers achieve outstanding results. Specializing in Papamoa Beach and Mt Maunganui, where they live and embrace the local lifestyle, they bring a personal touch to every transaction, ensuring clients feel supported and understood throughout the entire process.

With standout marketing, strategic sales techniques, and a commitment to the community, they make buying and selling smooth and stress free. They go above and beyond to showcase each property in its best light, using professional photography, expert staging, and cutting-edge digital marketing to attract the right buyers and maximize results.

Beyond real estate, Lou and Estelle are proud locals who love giving back to the community. Their genuine care and dedication to building strong relationships have earned them a reputation for trust, integrity, and exceptional service. Whether you’re selling your home, investing, or searching for the perfect property, they are here to guide you every step of the way.

LOU VOCKINS

Originally from Salisbury, UK, and raised in Manawatu, Lou has explored and lived across both islands, giving her a deep appreciation for New Zealand’s diverse beauty and communities. Settling in the Bay of Plenty, she discovered her true calling in real estate. With a bubbly personality, boundless energy, and a detail oriented approach, Lou makes the process smooth and enjoyable. When she is not helping clients, she loves exploring the local scenery, sharing good food with friends, and embracing the vibrant Bay of Plenty lifestyle.

ESTELLE JOHNSON

Originally from the Manawatu, Estelle has lived in Sydney and Auckland. She worked for many years in banking and mortgage finance in a number of roles. She also spent 10 years as the NZ Operations Manager for an Australiasian company. This experience provided sound property knowledge and exceptional organisational skills.  When she is not busy helping clients achieve their real estate goals she can be found exploring the local beaches with her family and two dogs, visiting local cafes and supporting the community of Papamoa. 

If you are looking for local knowledgeable and passionate real estate agents who will go the extra mile to help you navigate the property market please contact Lou on 0273568473 at any time to experience a seamless and rewarding real estate journey.

Team Awards

  • 2023/2024 - Executive Performer
  • 2024/2025 - Premier Performer 
  • 2025/2026 - Premier Performer

2022-23 - Rookie of the year - Papamoa and Mt Maunganui
2022-23 - Top Customer Satisfaction - Papamoa and Mt Maunganui
2023-24 - Top Customer Satisfaction - Papamoa and Mt Maunganui
2023-24 - #3 Settled Sales - Papamoa and Mt Maunganui 
2024-25 - #3 Settled Sales - Papamoa and Mt Maunganui
2025 - Agent of the year - Papamoa Beach - Rate My Agent
2024-25 - Top Customer Satisfaction - Papamoa and Mt Maunganui
2025-26 - Top Customer Satisfaction - Papamoa and Mt Maunganui
2025-26 - #3 Settled Sales - Papamoa and Mt Maunganui
2025-26 - Ray White National Award - Customer Experience Salesperson

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Testimonials
From start to finish Lou's proffesionalism and communication was outstanding, it was a pleasure to work with Lou!- Sue
Friendly, easy going, great with house staging for open homes and marketing photos. Great dynamics with Estelle, they worked really well together. Loved her positivity through out the process- Bevan
Such a humble young lady, with a huge career in realestate. Lou went over, above, and beyond for us! She exceed our expectations. Amazing punctual communication. We were lucky to have her as our agent, an absolute Gem!- Jay
Lou was very enthusiastic and positive. Her understanding of social media and its use as an advertising platform was very encouraging. She was highly professional and very responsive. She is a valuable part of the team and it shows in their working relationship.- Serena
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