Holland Beckett Law staff raise funds for community food bank

A Will is perhaps the most important document you can leave behind to support your loved ones. Why do you need a Will, what happens if you pass without a Will, and how best should you prepare your Will for your circumstances? September is Wills Month. Holland Beckett offers a free Simple Will, or a 20% discount on a Complex Will, if you leave a gift to charity in your Will in September. Download our Wills Month information pack. Speak to the Holland Beckett Succession and Estates team about Wills Month and what charity giving options would best suit you. Contact the team on estates@hobec.co.nz or call our offices on 07 578 2199. Get started with our online Will Questionnaire.

Holland Beckett is proud to support Sea Cleaners as a regional partner, helping fund marine litter recovery operations across the Bay of Plenty and contributing to the preservation of the harbour that is such an important part of our region. Sea Cleaners is a New Zealand charitable trust dedicated to removing litter from oceans, harbours, waterways and coastlines while educating communities about the impact of marine pollution. Their vision is simple: \"committed to preserving New Zealand\'s stunning coastline for the benefit of marine life and for the enjoyment of all\". Since 2002, the organisation has removed more than 22 million litres of rubbish, an estimated 223 million pieces, from waterways around New Zealand and recently established full-time operations in Tauranga Moana. Holland Beckett\'s sponsorship will support approximately one week of recovery operations, helping remove 12,000 to 14,000 litres of litter from local waterways while also supporting volunteer and environmental education initiatives. We are committed to supporting initiatives that make a positive and lasting difference in our communities. Sea Cleaners\' work aligns closely with our environmental values and our commitment to being responsible guardians of the places where we live, work and raise our families. The partnership is particularly meaningful following our recent move to waterfront offices in Tauranga. Looking out across the harbour provides a daily reminder of the importance of protecting and preserving the marine environment that helps define our region. In fact, the photo above was taken from our office balcony, where we regularly see the Sea Cleaners vessel at work on the harbour. Watching their team in action offers a tangible reminder of the difference they are making to the health of the waters on our doorstep. Since launching local operations in 2024, Sea Cleaners has removed more than 725,000 litres of waste from the Bay of Plenty, helping to protect our harbour and beaches for future generations. We look forward to playing an active role in this partnership and supporting the important work being done to keep our harbour and coastline clean for the enjoyment of all.

Last month Priority One, the Western Bay of Plenty region\'s economic development organisation, hosted the inaugural Tauranga Moana Investment Summit. This event brought together local leadership in business and education, local and central government, and iwi partners to explore opportunities to unlock the regions potential. Hobec\'s Jonathan Ng joined the \'Investing for Impact\' panel alongside moderator Alastair Rhodes of Bay Trust and fellow panelists Sam Newbury (Quayside), Ngaria Rolleston (Te Awanui), Nick Pacey (Purpose Capital), and Finn Mundy (ACG Tauranga). Reflecting on the event, and in particular the Investing for Impact panel disussion, Jonathon had some inspiring takeaways: Having worked in impact investing and blended finance internationally for many years, one thing that struck him is that New Zealand - and particularly regions like the Bay of Plenty - has something genuinely distinctive to offer that many places around the world are still trying to build. First, there is already an embedded mindset here that social and environmental outcomes should sit alongside commercial goals. In many cases, that thinking is not even labelled as “impact investing” because it is already reflected culturally, practically, and increasingly legally, including through Māori concepts such as kaitiakitanga (Guardianship rooted in stewardship, sustainability, and intergenerational responsibility). In other parts of the world, people have been trying to embed impact like corporate social responsibility or CSR into systems from the outside. Second, the accessibility of decision-makers in our region is a real asset. You can realistically sit down for a coffee with most CEOs, founders, iwi leaders, investors, or local institutions. That matters more than people sometimes realise. It means trust, alignment, and momentum can develop quickly and organically. And when the right people come together at the right time, it can unlock genuinely outsized outcomes. New Zealand may not always compete globally on sheer deal size or scale. But what it lacks here in terms of size, it more than makes up for where it truly counts: a genuine commitment to integrating impact into core business and investment decisions, not just treating it as a branding strategy. If you\'re interested in learning more about impact investing, social enterprise, and the opportunities emerging here in the Bay of Plenty, now is the time to lean in. The foundations are already in place - strong relationships, shared values, and a clear appetite for doing business differently. Whether you\'re an investor, business leader or policymaker, or a charity, not-for-profit or community organisation, there’s a role to play in shaping a future where financial returns and meaningful impact go hand in hand. Please don\'t hestitate to reach out to Jonathan and start the conversation | Jonathan Ng