Angus Kellyhas teamed up with one of Bayley’s top rural agents, Peter Kelly, and isbenefitting from a highly capable mentor who possesses an extensive list ofbuyers and industry participants. Angus joins as the new member of a team witha track record of success, and one that prides themselves on integrity, effort,and good communication skills to achieve the desired result.

Angus hasgrown up immersed in the rural lifestyle, having been raised on a farm. Anguswas born on a farm in Taranaki where his parents Juliet, and Peter were dairyfarmers for several years, before relocating to the Waikato, where the familyhave retained farming interests in the region of Te Kowhai. Angus attended thelocal Te Kowhai primary school, followed by St Paul’s Collegiate for hissecondary schooling where he was part of the inaugural year that Agribusinesswas recognised as part of the national curriculum, and St Paul’s were notableleaders for this course. Angus quickly found he had a natural affinity with thesubject, as it combined his interest in business and economics with his loveand passion for farming. As part of this Angus was involved in the innovationof a new product, the Crankholder - designed to support fencers using post-holeborers- a product which saw them take home the national young innovator of theyear awards at the Fielddays.

With Angus’senjoyment of agribusiness, Lincoln University was the logical next step, whereafter four years, he graduated with a degree in Land and Property Management,majoring in rural valuation. Whilst attending Lincoln University Angus had ahost of holiday jobs, including Yearling preparations for Waikato andAustralia’s Arrowfield Stud’s, Western Australian grain harvest, and employmenton both Kiwifruit orchards, and Sheep and Beef farms. Angus’s rural interest combinedwith his Land and Property Management Degree give him a solid foundation ofcountry property and is a background which enhances the service he can offer.

Angus hasplayed team sports his entire life, notably he rowed for St Paul’s Collegiatewhere he gained medals at the national Maadi Cup regatta. Whilst rowing in the summer,Angus played rugby in the winter, for which he has been involved in a number ofwinning teams, including this season where his club Hinuera won their division1 competition. Angus thrives in a team environment where success is the aim ofthe game, of which is synonymous with the Bayleys mantra of ‘Altogether better’and provides Angus with a great platform from which to launch his real estatecareer.