Commercial Land & Property Disputes

Protecting your commercial investment, relationships and future opportunities.

McVeagh Fleming provides sound, strategic legal advice backed by years of experience in commercial land and property disputes. We work proactively to protect your position and to enforce or defend your rights efficiently, with a focus on practical outcomes.

Our team regularly assists clients with a wide range of property-related disputes, including:

boundary disputes
building and construction issues
council disputes
fencing
trees and neighbourhood matters
insurance disputes
property development
subdivision disputes
trespass (including illegal protest action).

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For personal matters, view Litigation & Dispute Resolution (Personal).

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Auckland Council’s Plan Change 120 brings major zoning and hazard-management changes. Learn how PC120 affects property value, development potential, and risk.

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PC120: What homeowners, buyers and developers need to know

Auckland Council has notified Plan Change 120 ("PC120"), a significant update to the Auckland Unitary Plan aimed at delivering housing intensification while improving resilience to natural hazards. Submissions are open until 19 December 2025, and the implications for property buyers, owners, and developers are substantial. Learn what homeowners, buyers, and developers need to know.

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Easements or covenants blocking land use | McVeagh Fleming article for property developers, investors, and landowners. Land restrictions getting in the way.

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Outdated easements vs modern land use

For property developers, investors, and landowners in New Zealand, old easements or covenants can be more than just lines on a title - they can be roadblocks to progress. Recent court decisions under the Property Law Act 2007 are reshaping how and when these changes can be made, making it essential to understand the rules before you buy, build, or plan your next project.

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Learn how to navigate access issues for drainage and stormwater works across neighbouring land. Practical advice for developers and property owners.

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Accessing neighbouring land for drainage works

New housing developments often require access through neighbouring private property to install drainage or stormwater infrastructure. This can present challenges for both developers and affected property owners. This article provides practical advice on how to address this situation from both respective positions.

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