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Maori Land Law

If you have an issue relating to Māori land we can guide you through the processes needed to achieve the outcome you and your whanau require. We act for and administer several Ahu Whenua Trusts as well as estates holding Māori Land ownership. We are also experienced in representing clients before the Māori Land Court.

What We Do

Provide specialised advice

Trust administration

Representation in Maori Land Court

Scott Grieve

Director

Linda Wilkinson

Director

Bayley Roylance

Associate

Scott Grieve

DIRECTOR | scottg@connectlegal.co.nz

Having grown up on a small farm in Te Awamutu, Scott has always enjoyed rural provincial New Zealand. After attending Southwell School, Hamilton and Kings College, Auckland – where he excelled in sports (captaining the First IV and rowing in the First VIII) – he attended Canterbury University graduating with a BA (History) LLB in 1996. Scott completed a Certificate of Proficiency in Environmental Law, Masters Level, Auckland University while working as a lawyer for the Northland Conservancy, Department of Conservation.

Scott enjoys working with clients from all walks of life and always strives to get the best results he can for them. He mostly practices commercial/property law and environmental/resource management law – and is proud to provide services for all his clients, including Taranaki Cricket Association Incorporated and the Taranaki Rugby Football Union (TRFU).

Still a keen sportsman, he enjoys the outdoors and all that Taranaki and New Zealand have to offer – such as diving, fishing, skiing, surfing, mountain biking and tramping. Scott enjoys spending time with friends and family. Being married with three children he is passionate about New Zealand’s future and the environment, people, communities, and future generations of this country.

Linda Wilkinson

DIRECTOR | lindaw@connectlegal.co.nz

Linda is an experienced legal practitioner known for her work in trust and estate law as well as residential and commercial property sales and purchases.  Known for her pragmatic approach to the law, Linda understands the solution is often about helping people to find common ground. Linda has a particular interest in asset protection, wills and estate planning, and is highly skilled in elder law and retirement village purchases.

Linda also represents clients needing support with complicated and difficult estate claims and administration. Her sensible and practical advice has seen many a client through sad and anxious times.

Linda holds a New Zealander of the Year Local Hero award for her extensive community work in the arts and is Chair of Alzheimers Taranaki. She is the solicitor for a varied number of local charitable organisations.

Linda is the mother of three adult children, and enjoys the arts, reading, walking on the beach and socialising with family and friends.

Bayley Roylance

ASSOCIATE | bayleyr@connectlegal.co.nz

After four years working as a Research Assistant and Chief District Court Judge’s Clerk in Wellington, Bayley returned home to the Taranaki region in 2018.

Bayley works alongside both Scott Grieve and the family law team. This means she can advise on commercial and property matters as well as family matters. Bayley is able to draw on her knowledge of other areas of law to take a holistic approach if needed and can offer a wide range of support to her clients.

Being back in New Plymouth has given Bayley the opportunity to work professionally in a region that is connected to her roots. She has been able to re-engage with the local theatre community and undertake her studies in te Reo Māori in a local context. Most recently, Bayley was appointed a trustee board member of the Taranaki Kiwi Trust and is supporting the trust in its mission to help the Taranaki kiwi population go “from rare to everywhere”, improving our local environment.

Address

Powderham Chambers
136-138 Powderham Street
New Plymouth

Contact

info@connectlegal.co.nz
06 769 8080
0800 733 837
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