Mike Ponsonby

A great business broker listens, and understands what their clients are looking to achieve.

Mike’s knowledge and experience across multiple industries began with sales roles in the corporate sector, and soon progressed to buying, selling and managing his own businesses, including several franchise brands. As a business sales broker, this depth and breadth of experience has uniquely positioned Mike to help both buyers and sellers achieve their desired outcomes in a low pressure way.
Mike specialises in trades & services businesses, and transport, distribution, franchising and agribusiness sectors, dealing with businesses across the North Island. Growing up on a farm in Northland and later attending Lincoln University has added to Mike’s understanding of these sectors.

Pulling together the necessary information required for the selling process is a daunting task for many owners - one of Mike’s strengths is to simplify and assist you through compiling the core information, while avoiding the small mistakes that can have a big impact on your sales price.

Mike’s clients describe him as laid back, easy to deal with, discreet with confidential information, professional, a problem solver, and possessing a diverse skill set. Mike’s proud to consider himself a typical Kiwi bloke – when he’s not working or spending time with his family, you’ll likely find him on the side line supporting local rugby, in the garden, or out on the water chasing that elusive 20lb snapper.

Whether you’re thinking of buying or selling call Mike for a confidential chat, he’ll buy you a coffee, and discuss what an ideal outcome looks like for you.


What some of Mike’s clients have said…

Mike is an amazing guy to work with. Totally professional and on point, he made a mountain shrink to a molehill. Forget the rest go with the best.
Andrew - Vendor, Transport & Logistics

Mike and the team at Kakapo have been great to deal with in the selling of our business. His service is commendable and one of the best in the industry. A true professional, prompt and thorough with responding and actioning requests from both sides to facilitate a smooth selling process. A standout for me was his availability to answer any questions at any time through what could be best described as a tricky period to sell a business with the end result being above expectations. I would highly recommend Mike and Kakapo for both sides of the transaction.
Mark - Vendor, Svens Island

Heartfelt appreciation and thanks extended to Mike Ponsonby of Kakapo Business Sales for exceptional integrity and professionalism in guiding and supporting us in both purchasing and later selling a business in New Zealand. We migrated to our new country in 2019 and could not have asked for a better and more committed guide to accessing the market, to creating awareness that allowed us to purchase an existing business and to facilitating every aspect of the transaction, from introductions to all players (including legal teams, accounting teams and finance) through to the beginning of ownership transition. We know that Mike will accompany us on our journey and we highly recommend this authentic, ethical and diligent process manager to anybody wishing to purchase or to sell a business with absolute confidence that you will be dealt with in a manner that demonstrates integrity, understanding, patience and fairness.
Vaughan - Anchor Hawkes Bay

Mike Ponsonby from Kakapo was an absolute professional in securing the right purchaser for our business. His open and honest style of communication meant we were kept well informed throughout the negotiation. Mike sets realistic expectations and does not fail to deliver. I'd recommend Mike to anyone that is looking to buy or sell business.
Piyush - Vendor