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Norris Ward Norris Ward are Hamilton & Waikato’s leading provider of specialist legal services.

We're proud to introduce our new brand and the story behind it. We've been working on this for a while, acknowledging ou...
02/10/2026

We're proud to introduce our new brand and the story behind it. We've been working on this for a while, acknowledging our past founders, our region, and our way forward as Norris Ward. Click the image below to see how it all came about ... norrisward.nz/branding

RSVPs for the Norris Ward Lecture 2026 are now open.Judge Ida Malosi will speak on how Pasifika values, experiences and ...
01/10/2026

RSVPs for the Norris Ward Lecture 2026 are now open.
Judge Ida Malosi will speak on how Pasifika values, experiences and leadership can help shape law in Aotearoa.

There are limited spaces available, so get in quick!

Please RSVP at: https://www.norrisward.nz/nwm-law-lecture

What does vacant possession mean on settlement?You’re thinking about selling your home. You’ve had a chat with a real es...
29/09/2026

What does vacant possession mean on settlement?

You’re thinking about selling your home. You’ve had a chat with a real estate agent. They mention that the property will be sold with ‘vacant possession’. You nod and agree, because it sounds straight forward enough. That just means no one’s living at the property after settlement day, right? Well, not quite.

If you would like to read my, please click the link: https: https://bit.ly/vacant-possession

Carmen has officially been at the helm of NWM for 20 years — and on Friday, we finally got to celebrate the woman who's ...
16/09/2026

Carmen has officially been at the helm of NWM for 20 years — and on Friday, we finally got to celebrate the woman who's always too busy celebrating everyone else.

Carmen is the one making sure the firm runs like clockwork, the first to champion a staff member's win, and the reason our culture has the spark it does. Add a wickedly sharp sense of humour, ambition, and a habit of putting others in the spotlight, and you've got a GM in a league of her own.

Thank you, Carmen, for two decades of setting the standard. We wouldn't be who we are without you. Here's to what comes next and many more years at NWM.

A Will is an important legal document. It allows you to decide who will receive your assets, who will administer your es...
16/09/2026

A Will is an important legal document. It allows you to decide who will receive your assets, who will administer your estate, and how your affairs will be managed after your death.

If you would like to read more, please click the link: https://bit.ly/DonthaveaWill

Norris Ward McKinnon is proud to have sponsored the National Family Law Moot, which returned to the Waikato over the wee...
09/09/2026

Norris Ward McKinnon is proud to have sponsored the National Family Law Moot, which returned to the Waikato over the weekend of 22 and 23 August 2026, after a four-year hiatus.

We were pleased to welcome teams from each of the six law schools around the country to compete in what proved to be a tightly contested competition.

A big thank you to his Honour Judge Collin and her Honour Judge Grimes who judged our final on Sunday, together with Norris Ward McKinnon Partner Jo Naidoo. Congratulations to the victorious University of Auckland mooters, Sarah Platt and Shweta Mann, who were crowned national champions at the closing event held at NWM offices.

Congratulations to all the competitors and thank you to the members of the local bar and Family Court bench who volunteered their time and expertise to judge the competition – including her Honour Judge Tan, her Honour Family Court Associate Gunn, Stephanie Ambler, Catherine Starr, Reuben Gubb, David Mayall, Andrew Hong, Kay Hoult, and Emma Cooney.

Today we celebrated our very own Gill Whinray and her 40 years at NWM! As an Associate and Senior Registered Legal Execu...
08/09/2026

Today we celebrated our very own Gill Whinray and her 40 years at NWM!

As an Associate and Senior Registered Legal Executive, Gill has spent four decades helping individuals, families and investors navigating one of their biggest steps forward — always with expertise, calm and top-quality service.

As one of our longest-standing staff, Gill has seen the firm through many changes, and it's a privilege to work alongside someone with the knowledge and expertise she's built over the years.

But as Gill herself put it, the real highlight has been the people: the clients who've trusted her along the way, and the colleagues who've shared the journey.

Here's to you, Gill — 40 years of exceptional work!

We're very proud of each of these incredible women lawyers in our firm. They have all been promoted to Senior Solicitor ...
10/08/2026

We're very proud of each of these incredible women lawyers in our firm. They have all been promoted to Senior Solicitor roles due to their merit and efforts in their respective teams. So well deserved!

Congratulations Chenade Beardsall, Jordana Bliggenstorfer, Nadia Holdcroft, Kerisha Nagra and Samantha Nation.

Kirikiriroa Marathon Relay done and dusted! ✅Our NWM men’s and women’s teams took on the 42km Kirikiriroa Marathon Relay...
11/06/2026

Kirikiriroa Marathon Relay done and dusted! ✅

Our NWM men’s and women’s teams took on the 42km Kirikiriroa Marathon Relay on Saturday and did an awesome job! A huge effort from all our runners, and an even bigger thank you to our family and colleagues who came along to support us.

A great day, a great team effort, and we’re already looking forward to lining up again next year. 🏃‍♂️‍➡️

The deadline for incorporated societies to re-register under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (Act) has now passed. I...
14/05/2026

The deadline for incorporated societies to re-register under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (Act) has now passed. If your society did not re-register in time, it has likely ceased to exist as a legal entity.

If you would like to read more, please click the link: https://bit.ly/RestorationtotheIncorporatedSocietiesRegister

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