Treadwell Gordon

Treadwell Gordon Lawyers delivering results since 1869. Your success is our success. The firm’s telephone number was 1 in Whanganui’s earliest telephone directory.

One of the Oldest...

In March 1869 CH Borlase arrived from Wellington to practice in Whanganui, before joining WH Barnicoat to form Borlase & Barnicoat. Meanwhile, W J Treadwell set up practice in 1892, and shortly after joined T Lloyd to form Treadwell & Lloyd. GS Gordon practised with C Burnett from 1904 to 1907.

1907 saw the firms come together and be known as Barnicoat Treadwell & Gordon. W

ith Barnicoat passing away in 1909, the firm simply became Treadwell & Gordon. Three generations of Treadwells practised with the firm over 80 years. W J Treadwell was borough solicitor. His son C Treadwell joined in 1919 and practised until 1974, as City solicitor. His son J Treadwell joined in 1959, and carried on the family business until 1972. GS Gordon's career could be rightly described as the "Father of the Legal Profession in Whanganui". GS Gordon’s grandson Gordon Swan joined us in 1951 and is still here. His daughter Jeannie Warnock was appointed to the partnership in 1983, and now practises for a prominent Wellington firm. Three partners of Treadwell Gordon have been appointed as Judges. Bryan Haggitt was appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court in 1959, John Treadwell, a District Court Judge in 1972, and Michael Lance as a District Court Judge in 1988. In 1989 the firm widened its provincial links to merge with Coleman & Co, a long established Waverley firm. Jim Coleman has been practising in Whanganui with the firm since 2007. Since 2010 we’ve been growing in the region, merging with Flack Brown in 2014 and extending our offices to Taihape and Ohakune as well.

We’re a Replay - NZ Community Collection point.  Treadwell Gordon is proud to support Replay, helping keep kids active i...
03/08/2026

We’re a Replay - NZ Community Collection point.

Treadwell Gordon is proud to support Replay, helping keep kids active in our community by passing on new and used sports gear.

From now until 31 August if you have clean, good-condition sports equipment at home that’s no longer being used, drop it into your nearest Treadwell Gordon office.

Boots, balls, racquets, sticks, protective gear, bags - if it still has life left in it, it could help give local kids the opportunity to play, be active and get involved in their sport.

Let’s help reconnect sports gear with the kids who need it.

Applications for the Treadwell Gordon Garry Spooner Scholarship are open for 2026/27.The scholarship supports law studen...
02/08/2026

Applications for the Treadwell Gordon Garry Spooner Scholarship are open for 2026/27.

The scholarship supports law students with a connection to the Whanganui region. Applications close 30 August 2026.

Full details and how to apply:
www.treadwellgordon.co.nz/scholarship

Treadwell Gordon recently acted for the Elliot family on the transaction involving Chanel's investment in Lammermoor Sta...
27/07/2026

Treadwell Gordon recently acted for the Elliot family on the transaction involving Chanel's investment in Lammermoor Station, one of New Zealand's leading fine wool properties.

The work grew out of an established relationship, and when specialist advice was needed, the Elliots turned to a team who already understood their business and the character of the property.

Read the full article here:
https://www.treadwellgordon.co.nz/articles/advising-the-elliot-family-on-chanels-investment-in-lammermoor-station

Lammermoor Distillery

Meet Janelle! She has recently joined us a Law Clerk in our Feilding office, and brings more than 20 years' experience i...
23/07/2026

Meet Janelle! She has recently joined us a Law Clerk in our Feilding office, and brings more than 20 years' experience in the agricultural industry to her role.

With a background in agricultural science and environmental studies Janelle has a strong understanding of the rural sector, particularly around sustainability and environmental issues affecting farming businesses.

Outside of work and study, Janelle lives on a lifestyle block with her husband and two daughters. Weekends tend to involve ponies, riding when she can, and running marathons (her preferred way to give a busy brain a break!).

Behind every matter we work on, there's a team that knows this region well.Treadwell Gordon has lawyers based across Wha...
18/07/2026

Behind every matter we work on, there's a team that knows this region well.

Treadwell Gordon has lawyers based across Whanganui, Feilding, Marton, Taihape, Ohakune, and Waverley. Our team live and work in the same communities as our clients.

Whether it's a first home purchase, a farming succession, or a difficult personal matter, the people you'll work with here are genuinely invested in getting it right.

Emelye joined Treadwell Gordon as a Garry Spooner Scholarship recipient. A few years on, she's starting to build a caree...
16/07/2026

Emelye joined Treadwell Gordon as a Garry Spooner Scholarship recipient. A few years on, she's starting to build a career she's proud of.

Recently the Treadwell Gordon team made their way to Hunterville for our midwinter get-together. It's a central spot for...
07/07/2026

Recently the Treadwell Gordon team made their way to Hunterville for our midwinter get-together. It's a central spot for our team that's spread across the region, and a good excuse to gather somewhere other than a meeting room.

The evening was spent at the newly refurbished Argyle Hunterville with good food, good drinks and good company, of course.

A great night with a great team!

Referrals are one of the greatest compliments a firm can receive. We're grateful to the professionals and clients who co...
30/06/2026

Referrals are one of the greatest compliments a firm can receive. We're grateful to the professionals and clients who continue to trust us with the people they care about.

One of the things that makes Treadwell Gordon what it is, is the people behind it. Brittany is a great example of that.C...
24/06/2026

One of the things that makes Treadwell Gordon what it is, is the people behind it. Brittany is a great example of that.

Click through to get to know her a little better.

In rural business, timing shapes everything. A disagreement that could have been resolved with one conversation in June ...
22/06/2026

In rural business, timing shapes everything. A disagreement that could have been resolved with one conversation in June can look very different by August, when pressure has built and positions have hardened.

Getting advice early is almost always the simpler path.

Read the full blog here:

Rural businesses run on trust, hard work, and long-standing relationships. Most of the time, those relationships hold strong. But when something goes wrong, it often happens quickly and at a time when people are already stretched.

Address

Cnr Bates Street And Somme Parade
Whanganui
4500

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+6463490555

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