Melissa Winn (better known as Missi) is the Creative Director of Bay Property Projects Limited.

She founded the business with a clear vision — to create a sustainable, values-driven company that supports her family while helping others improve their homes, lifestyle, & long-term wellbeing.

Born in Lower Hutt, Missi spent her early years overseas before growing up in Auckland. She later moved to Tauranga at 25 with her two young children, where she began building a life grounded in independence, creativity, & purpose.

After studying business & transitioning out of hospitality, Missi established her own massage therapy business — beginning her journey of working for herself & helping others improve their wellbeing.

Alongside raising her family, she has spent years renovating her own home & garden, continuing her studies, & contributing to community-focused projects. Since becoming a solo parent in 2018, Missi has developed a strong ability to balance multiple roles — bringing resilience, practical thinking, & real-world experience into everything she does.

Her upbringing also played a key role in shaping her approach. Raised by two parents deeply focused on natural health & sustainability — with a father who is an engineer & invetor & a mother who nurtured a strong home environment — Missi was surrounded by beautiful properties, design thinking, & long-term value creation from an early age.

With a background in hospitality, interior design, & natural health Missi brings a practical, people-focused approach to her work. Her designs focus not only on how a space looks, but how it feels, functions, & supports everyday life.

Today, Missi works with homeowners & property investors to create spaces that enhance lifestyle, support wellbeing, & deliver long-term value.