Josh Tararo is a real estate agent with Collective First National (First National Real Estate), working under the banner "Team Tararo" and known locally as Your Friend in Real Estate. With 12 years in the industry, he specialises in the Porirua area, with a particular focus on Titahi Bay and the surrounding suburbs including Cannons Creek, Waitangirua and Takapuwahia.
Josh describes his approach as straightforward and pressure-free: clear communication, strong negotiation, and a focus on getting results rather than making promises. He positions himself as a local specialist who knows the area and backs his advice with a solid plan for each seller.
His track record includes consistent recognition within the First National network, reaching Diamond Status in 2021 and Double Diamond Status from 2023 onward, alongside multiple regional and national rankings. He has also been rated the #1 agent in Titahi Bay (2023) and Cannons Creek (2024) on RateMyAgent. Josh works across residential sales, property appraisals, and helps clients navigate both buying and selling in the Wellington region.
Josh Tararo has spent 12 years selling real estate in Porirua, building a reputation as the agent to call if you live in or around Titahi Bay. Trading under Collective First National as "Team Tararo," he's built his business on a simple idea: skip the sales talk and give people straight, useful advice.
Josh works right across Porirua — Titahi Bay, Cannons Creek, Waitangirua, Takapuwahia and beyond — but Titahi Bay is where he's made his name. Being a local himself means he brings first-hand knowledge of the streets, the schools and the market movements that matter to sellers and buyers in the area, rather than a generic citywide pitch.
His stated approach is built around four things: being straight up and easy to deal with, strong negotiation, clear communication, and a focus on actual results rather than promises made at the listing appointment. For sellers weighing up agents, that's the pitch — someone who tells you what's realistic and then works to deliver it.
Josh's client list has grown alongside a steady run of industry recognition. He reached Diamond Status with First National in 2021, then Double Diamond Status from 2023 through 2025 — First National's top tier. Along the way he's placed inside the top 10 nationwide multiple years, most recently landing at #3 in the region and #3 nationwide in 2025.
Beyond the corporate rankings, it's the client-rated recognition that stands out locally: RateMyAgent named him the #1 rated agent in Titahi Bay in 2023, and #1 rated agent in Cannons Creek in 2024. For a market as tight-knit as Porirua, that kind of word-of-mouth validation carries real weight.
Josh's listings span the range typical of the Porirua market — from first-home-buyer properties and renovation projects to family homes and residential sections. Recent listings have included homes in Titahi Bay, Cannons Creek, Waitangirua and Takapuwahia, as well as new-subdivision sections in Otaki, reflecting the breadth of the areas he covers.
For sellers, the process starts with a straightforward appraisal and a plan built around your specific property and timeline — not a one-size-fits-all script. Josh is upfront that his goal is to make selling as stress-free as possible, communicating clearly at each stage rather than leaving clients guessing.
Buyers working with Josh get access to his current listings and the benefit of an agent who knows the Titahi Bay and wider Porirua market in detail, from pricing expectations through to what different pockets of the suburb offer.
Josh can be reached directly by phone or email, and his current listings and recent sales are viewable on the Collective First National website. For anyone selling in Titahi Bay or greater Porirua, his combination of long tenure, consistent industry recognition and client-rated service makes him a strong local option to talk to before listing.