Author name: Connie Jackson

Clearing the pathway for consenting on highly productive land

Environment & Planning, Renewable Energy & Climate Change / By

Recent amendments to the NPS-HPL include clearing the pathway for consenting specified infrastructure, greenhouses and indoor primary production on highly productive land. There is now a clear consenting pathway for development of specified infrastructure (e.g. renewable energy), greenhouses and intensive indoor primary production on highly productive land (HPL) following recent amendments to the National Policy …

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Hilary Anderson joins Holland Beckett as Special Counsel 

Holland Beckett, Property Law / By

Holland Beckett is pleased to announce that Hilary Anderson has joined the firm as Special Counsel.    Hilary is a specialist property and commercial lawyer and joins our property and commercial law practice working closely with Dean Thompson and his team.   “The appointment comes at a time of significant momentum for the firm as we grow …

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Incentives for a Trust in light of recent regulatory reforms

Trusts, Asset Protection & Estate Planning / By

Safeguarding your Legacy Trust structures have been a cornerstone of asset protection for centuries, particularly for those wishing to safeguard valuable assets like investment portfolios. However, the legal and tax landscape is constantly in flux. To ensure these structures remain effective, individuals seeking asset protection should follow four key steps on their informed decision-making journey: …

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Are you purchasing your first home? Completing a Kiwisaver First Home Withdrawal may help you get on the property ladder.

Property Law / By

To complete a Kiwisaver First Home Withdrawal you need to have been a member for at least three years. These funds must be applied toward the purchase of a residential property which you intend to live in for at least six months. If eligible, you can withdraw all your Kiwisaver savings other than $1,000 which …

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Pushing Residential Development “Up and Out” – The Government’s ‘Going for Housing Growth Policy’

Environment & Planning / By

Today the Minister for Housing, Hon Christopher Bishop, has announced new housing growth targets for Aotearoa’s cities and its plan to make it easier for new housing to go “up and out” to increase housing supply. The Going for Housing Growth policy (GHG) aspires to address the housing crisis in Aotearoa by enabling more houses …

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A Tradition of Generosity. What are you doing with your TECT rebate?

Holland Beckett, In the Community / By

For 15 years now, Holland Beckett has been donating their TECT rebate to the Tauranga Community Foodbank. This tradition began at the end of 2009 when the global financial crisis was putting pressure on many and the Foodbank was strained to provide for those who needed them, with Christmas just around the corner.   Unfortunately, the …

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