Subdivisions and subdivision adjacent property activity is increasing with home consents up by 19% on the last year. Through a combination of case law analysis, practical drafting guidance and technical updates on title registration and Landonline requirements, gain actionable insights across the entire subdivision lifecycle. Strengthen your ability to identify issues early, avoid common drafting and registration pitfalls, and give clear, practical advice across the subdivision lifecycle from structure and consent through to title.

Presenters

Scott Ratuki, Partner, Tompkins Wake
Scott is a commercial lawyer with specialist expertise in commercial property construction and development, banking and finance law and in syndication and securitisation of investments relating to commercial property.  Scott leads Tompkins Wake's commercial property practice and combines his legal expertise with a deep understanding of our clients’ business to provide high-level commercial advice. Scott uses his expertise to navigate complex regulatory environments delivering our clients practical and effective solutions to their often-complex financial deals and transactions. Scott has a thorough understanding of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Act and the Financial Markets Conduct Act. As a talented and accomplished musician, Scott also has a strong interest in Events and Venue related law, advising promoters and venue owners on a wide range of commercial and contractual legal matters. Scott is ranked in AsiaLaw Profiles as a notable practitioner in construction and real estate law for the Asia Law 2020 edition. He has also been noted as a recommended lawyer in The Legal 500 for Asia Pacific 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Charlotte Muggeridge, Partner, Harkness Henry
Charlotte has a specialised skill range across resource management, property development, easements, subdivisions, local government and unit titles. She has co-authored New Zealand’s first textbook on subdivisions (Subdivisions Law and Practice, LexisNexis, 2024). Charlotte has previously worked in local government and appears in the District Court, Environment Court and High Court on subdivision and environmental law matters. Charlotte regularly presents and publishers on subdivision issues and practice.

Jacinda Johnston, Special Counsel, Tompkins Wake
Jacinda is a Special Counsel who joined Tompkins Wake in 2015. Jacinda works predominantly in our Hamilton office but frequently works from our Tauranga and Auckland offices. Jacinda specialises in commercial property transactions and works with a wide range of commercial property clients, from developers to investors, to facilitate the disposition and acquisition of property, including due diligence and finance, as well as leasing.


Tina Hwang, Director, Queen City Law
Tina Hwang is a Director at Queen City Law, where she leads the firm’s Property & Disputes Team. A former Convenor of The Law Association of New Zealand’s Property Law Committee, she continues to serve on its Property Law, Property Disputes and Civil Litigation Committees. Tina’s practice spans property, construction and litigation, supported by broad commercial and employment law experience. She regularly advises on some of New Zealand’s largest property development projects, combining transactional expertise with practical insight into disputes that can arise throughout a project’s lifecycle. Her construction practice encompasses both front-end contract advice and back-end dispute resolution, including adjudication, arbitration and litigation. Clients value her pragmatic, commercially focused approach and commitment to finding practical solutions that resolve disputes promptly and cost-effectively wherever possible. An experienced advocate, Tina regularly represents clients in the High Court and before other courts, tribunals, and authorities. She has acted in proceedings at all levels of the New Zealand courts, including matters before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. She is also regularly appointed as an independent expert to determine property and commercial disputes. Tina brings a pragmatic, commercially focused approach to both contentious and transactional matters. Her work ranges from complex property, construction, and commercial disputes to employment matters for employers and employees, helping clients navigate negotiation, mediation and litigation. A frequent conference chair and presenter, Tina speaks on property, construction, contract, and employment issues. She is a regular contributor to Builders & Contractors magazine and is frequently invited to address banks, real estate professionals and industry groups.


Chad Wallace, Partner, Cooney Lees Morgan
Chad Wallace is a Partner in the Property & Development team at Cooney Lees Morgan. He advises developers, landowners, group home builders and local authorities on a broad range of property transactions, from land acquisition and due diligence through to infill housing projects and large-scale subdivisions. Chad has particular expertise in horticulture and rural property transactions, retirement village development and local government projects. With experience acting on developments ranging from simple two-lot subdivisions through to large multi-stage residential and commercial projects, Chad works alongside developers and project teams to guide projects from acquisition and consenting through to titling, pre-sales and completion. He is well known for his practical, commercially focused approach and his ability to find solutions to complex issues while keeping projects moving.

Devony Baker, Solicitor, Harkness Henry
Devony is a solicitor at Harkness Henry who specialises in a range of environmental law matters, including resource consenting for development projects. Her work spans the full project lifecycle, from early-stage strategic planning and consenting, through to hearings and appeals.

Lyn Taylor, Senior Associate, Tompkins Wake
Lyn is a highly qualified and experienced legal professional who joined Tompkins Wake in 2023 as a senior associate in our commercial property team. With over 15 years of experience, Lyn is well-versed in all aspects of property law, with a particular focus on complex property matters relating to titles and subdivision work for developers. She has worked on a range of complex and high-profile property transactions, including property acquisitions, leasing and development projects. She has a comprehensive understanding of the legal requirements and regulations surrounding land subdivision and is able to provide strategic and practical advice to clients throughout the subdivision process.