A select group of New Zealand real estate agents have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in2010.

According to Ray White Chief Executive CareySmith, 26 New Zealand agents have been recognised for achieving an international sales standard set by the Ray White Group.

"People who achieve at this level are rare – in fact they make up only two per cent of our national sales team," Mr Smith said.

The achievers are given "2011 Elite" member status and are branded as such in all marketing materials.

"An Elite member is also recognised internationally through the Ray White Group for the quality of sales produced within the previous 12 months," Mr Smith said.

Each of the 26 New Zealand Elite members (listed below) will fly this weekend to Queensland's Sunshine Coast for the annual Elite Conference hosted by Brian White, Chairman of the Ray White Group.

"More than 100 of our Elites will attend the annual invitation only conference at Noosa this weekend," Mr White said.

"The conference will feature stories from some of our most consistently high achieving members who have retained their Elite status over the last few years, despite operating in some tough markets."

"Congratulations to our Elite members - we salute your achievements," Mr White concluded.

Elite members 2011:

• Ann Emerson Browns Bay
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• Brendan Shefford Rolleston
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• Bruce Whillans Auckland Commercial
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• Damian Piggin City Apartments
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• Daniel Horrobin City Apartments
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• Don Ha Manukau
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• Ellen Ming Bucklands Beach
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• Gary Thomas Ellerslie
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• Grant Chaney Richmond
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• Heather Dietsche Church Corner
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• Helene Brownlee Beach Haven
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• Jackie Cui Mt Albert
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• John Goodrum Te Atatu
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• Lesley Hawes Kingsland
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• Liz Parker Whangaparaoa
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• Marie Raos Howick
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• Mike Harvey Mapua
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• Pauline Brown Kohimarama
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• Rohan Thompson Royal Oak
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• Ruth Hawes Kingsland
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• Sarah Booth Rolleston
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• Steen Nielsen Burnside
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• Susanne Guhl Nelson
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• Tariq Kundan Shirley
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• The Kings Remuera
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• William Gerritz Botany Town Centre
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