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Public Works Act – additional compensation for landowners

Environment & Planning, Property Law / By

Full steam ahead – additional compensation on the table for landowners for critical infrastructure projects under the Public Works Act. The Government recently introduced changes to the Public Works Act 1981 which provide for additional compensation for landowners who have their land acquired by agreement for certain projects. These projects are generally roading projects, based …

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Holland Beckett elevates Hilary Anderson to Partnership

Commercial Law, Holland Beckett, Property Law / By

Holland Beckett is pleased to announce that Hilary Anderson has joined the Partnership. Hilary is a specialist property and commercial lawyer with over 12 years of experience and a strategic focus on urban development from many years working with a prolific infill housing developer, giving her deep insight into the legal and practical challenges of …

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Update to Probate Threshold amount

Estate Administration / By

Effective 24 September 2025, the threshold for informal administration under the Administration Act 1969 has increased from $15,000 to $40,000. This long-awaited change (which had not been updated since 2009) brings significant relief for families dealing with modest estates. Administration without a Grant from the Court The increase in threshold allows certain financial assets to …

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Cross Lease to Freehold – Whakatāne Information Evening

Property Law / By

Thinking about converting your Cross Lease property to Freehold? Come along to our free information evening with Holland Beckett’s property law expert Dan Broadhurst and Karl Rendall of True North Surveying. 5:00pm, Tuesday 7 October Holland Beckett 189 The Strand Whakatāne This free event is an opportunity for the Whakatāne community to get general guidance …

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Congratulations to our new Associates

Commercial Law, Family Law, Holland Beckett, Property Law / By

We are delighted to announce the promotion of four lawyers to Associate in our Tauranga team. These promotions reflect the expertise, dedication and performance of these lawyers, and we look forward to seeing their continued impact and leadership in the years ahead. Angus Hendry – Property and Commercial Angus has a wide range of experience …

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Congratulations to our new Senior Associates

Commercial Law, Corporate & Finance, Employment Law, Environment & Planning, Holland Beckett, Property Law / By

We are delighted to announce the promotion of five lawyers to Senior Associate in our Tauranga team. Partner John Mackay shares, ‘These promotions are testament to the quality of our lawyers and the continued growth of the firm. Holland Beckett now has over 70 lawyers across our Bay of Plenty offices and providing them with …

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Onboard to support life changing experiences with Wish 4 Fish

Holland Beckett, In the Community / By

Holland Beckett is proud to annouce our partnership with Wish 4 Fish as Bridge Partner. Wish 4 Fish is an incredible charity based in Tauranga which provides individuals with health and wellbeing limitations with the opportunity to enjoy a day fishing on their purpose-built, fully accessible vessel. New Zealand has some of the most beautiful …

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