Garth Barfoot is a remarkable New Zealander who has applied his immense determination to achieving success in both the real estate world and distance running field. 

At the age of 30 he became a director in the family real estate business, Barfoot and Thomson and has since overseen the company’s growth to more than 2000 staff. 

His business success has seen him feature regularly in the NBR’s Rich List, yet his wealth has not altered his lifestyle. Greatly respected within the industry for his strong moral compass and honesty, he still lives in the same family home he bought more than fifty years ago and regularly donates his time, as well as funds, to charities and sporting events.

When he was 56, Garth competed in his first triathlon and has gone on to compete in more than 30 Iron distance triathlons all over the world, including the iconic Kona World Championship Ironman.

Garth Barfoot was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business, sport and the community.  He turns 85 in three months time but he’s still running races and is on the line with us now.