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John Greenwood
CONSULTANT
John is a highly respected specialist in all aspects of property law. He is regularly called on as an expert witness in civil claims and to conduct expert determinations and arbitrations.
With 47 years in practice, John has acted for the Crown, State-owned enterprises, Crown research institutes, major corporates, financial institutions, commercial developers and individuals.
His knowledge of property law is extensive, including construction, development and energy infrastructure projects and unit title developments.
Specialist expertise
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Recent Projects
Electricity upgrades
The national electricity grid is owned by the State-owned enterprise, Transpower New Zealand, with lower voltage distribution lines owned by a range of locally and publicly owned entities.
Greenwood Roche advises Transpower on all property aspects relating to the national grid including the new 400kV-capable transmission line between Whakamaru, in south Waikato, and Auckland.
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Recent Projects
Major new transmission line
Transpower is currently constructing the new 220kV transmission line connecting Wairakei and Whakamaru, assisting with the development of renewable electricity generation around Taupo.
Greenwood Roche has acted for Transpower on the acquisition of property rights for this project. Our work has included the acquisition of easements, Maori land issues, advice on compulsory acquisition rights, emissions trading issues and compensation entitlements.
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Experience
Consultant, Greenwood Roche 2017 –
Partner, Greenwood Roche 2005 – 2017
Partner, Chapman Tripp 1981 – 2005 (2 years in Melbourne)
Associate, Deacons 1984 – 1985
Solicitor, Chapman Tripp 1976 – 1979
Moderator, Property Law and Equity & Succession university exam papers
Chair, NZ Property Law Section, Property Reform Committee
Editor, New Zealand Property Lawyer
Regional Commissioner, New Zealand Cricket
Honorary Fellow, New Zealand Planning Institute
Hunter Fellow, Victoria University of Wellington
NZ Property Law Section Hall of Fame
Life Member, Cricket Wellington
Qualifications
LLB (Victoria University of Wellington)
DDI: +64 4 494 8503
Mobile: +64 27 594 8503
Phone: +64 4 494 8500
John is primarily based in Wellington.
Physical: Level 13
36 Customhouse Quay
Wellington 6011
Mail: PO Box 25501
Wellington 6140
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