Powle & Hodson

27/03/2026

If the idea of decluttering and downsizing your home (for you or someone you love) fills you with dread, then we suggest you contact Rachel Hopkins and Melissa at www.lessismore.nz to get the job sorted for you. Check out their website and their pages on facebook and instagram for stories about the work they do.

Downsizing into a retirement village, upsizing, rightsizing or sizing up your possessions. Rachel and Melissa can help. Please call us for personalised support.

18/12/2025

It's that time of the year again. Our resident limerick writer has been let loose on the annual Christmas Card. Enjoy!

12/11/2025

One of our most popular client gifts ever has been the Blunt umbrella. A couple of weeks ago the office umbrella snapped in a brutal gust of wind. This week the team at Blunt fixed it for free at their store in Newmarket - replacing the broken parts so it's as good as new. Fantastic service (and an iconic product range) from a great little kiwi company. If you are looking for gift ideas this Christmas, everyone loves to receive a Blunt umbrella.

BLUNT Umbrellas. Umbrellas built to last all weather. Wind. Rain. Hail. Shine. Free shipping on orders over $80. 2 year global manufacturer's warranty.

09/04/2025

A shout out to Melissa and Rachel's new business helping families to de-clutter and downsize. The idea for the new business came to Rachel when she helped her in-laws move from their family home into a retirement village. There's a lot to do in that process and many families need some extra help. If you, or someone you know, is moving house, staging a home for sale, or just need some help to tidy up the garage or a rumpus room - get in touch with

Get your home ready for sale; prepare to move; and settle into your new home. Wraparound downsizing services tailored to your needs.

09/12/2024

Nick Hodson was in the High Court in Christchurch last Friday moving the admission of his god-daughter Mimi Le Lievre. Mimi is a solicitor at Tavendale & Partners.

06/03/2023

A reminder that today is Census Day. Make sure you fill out your forms for everyone living in, or staying at, your house today. When we complete the census we are telling the government who is living in New Zealand and what our needs are. Tell all your friends too!

Census Day is 7 March. The census surveys everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand. By doing it, you create a picture of what you, your family and your community need.

03/02/2023

James is back with a flood-themed column this week. Like him, we are all hoping for a dry weekend...

Some are speculating whether the Auckland Mayor's leadership is circling the drain. James Elliott hopes they're right.

22/12/2022

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to all our clients and friends. Please have a safe and revitalising holiday, wherever you are. We'll be back in the office on 16 January 2023.

19/08/2022

Welcome back James. This week: Sharma drama. https://www.newsroom.co.nz/yesterdaze-from-off-piste-to-piste-off?fbclid=IwAR3Ta8fSIi1SG0pYTCP1aY8YX4n2FVUkBU8EKD0feQJWz0yQDcer66-x3_0

In one week he went from rogue to embattled, embattled to belittled, belittled to suspended. James Elliott looks down the hole Gaurav Sharma has dug for himself.

12/07/2022

We let this milestone pass without noting it - it's been 30 years since Nick Hodson was admitted to the bar. Here he is with his newly minted colleagues outside the High Court in Christchurch on 5 June 1992...