We are a specialist Retail Tenant Advisory practice based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded on a single principle: retailers deserve the same level of strategic sophistication that landlords deploy every day.
We sit 100% on the side of the retailer, optimising every dimension of performance – from securing the right sites to cutting the hidden transaction costs that erode margins.
We sit 100% on the side of the retailer, providing conflict-free representation to ensure tenants have the same strategic sophistication as landlords.
Having spent over a decade on the landlord side of the table, we use our knowledge of their playbook to become our clients’ greatest strategic asset.
We cut through the fluff with a focus on measurable P&L outcomes, securing best-in-market terms and identifying hidden savings that grow your bottom line.
We combine premium, award-winning property credentials with the relentless drive needed to fight for the outcomes our clients deserve.
Co-Founder | Retail Tenant Advisory Specialist
Kahina is a seasoned property professional with over a decade of experience across the New Zealand and Australian retail landscapes. Having built her career on the landlord side of the table at prestigious firms like Frasers Property Australia and Kiwi Property, she offers a unique “insider” perspective that serves as a strategic asset for retailers.
She is a licensed Real Estate Agent who specialises in high-stakes negotiations, complex deal management, and portfolio optimisation.
Her transition from landlord to tenant advocate ensures her clients receive the same level of strategic sophistication typically reserved for major property groups.
Kiwi Property (2022 – 2026) | Auckland, NZ
Frasers Property Australia (2016 – 2022) | Sydney, AU
Australand Property (2013 – 2016) | Melbourne, AU
Co-Founder | Payments, Platforms & Systems
Luke is an Auckland-based sales leader with 20 years of experience across the ANZ market in Fintech, Payments, CRM, Cloud, and SaaS. He has extensive experience at leading firms including Airwallex, Afterpay/Block, and Salesforce.
He provides the technical depth and commercial rigour necessary to deliver measurable P&L outcomes for retailers by optimising their systems architecture and revenue channels.
While most retail advisors focus solely on the lease, Luke ensures Tennant’s clients achieve bottom-line wins on every transaction through sophisticated payment infrastructure and revenue growth strategies.
Airwallex (2025 – Present) | Auckland, NZ
Afterpay (2022 – 2024) | Sydney, AU
GravityLab (2021 – 2022) | Auckland, NZ
Global Fintech Leadership: Proven track record at Airwallex and Afterpay/Block, optimising global payment infrastructure and BNPL economics for major retailers.
Enterprise SaaS Specialist: Senior roles at Salesforce, leading the implementation of CRM, ERP, and cloud infrastructure for large-scale enterprise clients.
Strategic RFP Lead: Managed and won high-value commercial negotiations for complex financial and technical infrastructure projects.
20-Year ANZ Network: Built deep, lasting relationships across the New Zealand and Australian retail, tech, and enterprise sectors.
Revenue Growth Expert: Specialises in identifying “lost money” in transaction fees and opening new revenue streams through channel optimisation.
Contact the Tennant team today to help you secure the right retail location on the best possible terms, all while optimising store systems to protect and grow your margins.
