Money Talks: Derek Handley launches mission to revolutionise home buying

Liam DannBusiness Editor at Large·NZ Herald·7 Jan, 2026 07:00 PM9 mins to read‌Entrepreneur Derek Handley has launched Aera, a company which aims to help Kiwis buy their first home. Supplied image.Entrepreneur Derek Handley has launched Aera, a company which aims to help Kiwis buy their first home. Supplied image.This was one of the NZ Herald’s top stories of 2025.Entrepreneur Derek Handley – famous for tech ventures like the HyperFactory and FeverPitch – has launched a new business with a new mission.

He wants to revolutionise the way young Kiwis buy their first house with a start-up called

Money Talks: Derek Handley launches mission to revolutionise home buying

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