Owen Culliney Law - Waihi

Owen Culliney Law - Waihi We’re a team of lawyers and legal experts who cut through the complexity, bringing clarity to both the human and legal sides of every case.

✨ STAFF SPOTLIGHT ✨Introducing our Business Manager, Chris Sherborne!Can you tell us a bit about your background? I was ...
22/06/2026

✨ STAFF SPOTLIGHT ✨

Introducing our Business Manager, Chris Sherborne!

Can you tell us a bit about your background?
I was born and raised in Hamilton, moved to Te Awamutu where we raised my daughter and son. I then moved back to Hamilton, then moved to Waihi Beach a year ago (best move ever!) with my husband Steve.
I spent 23 years as bank manager, worked for local government, I was a property manager then a law office manager, which is where I fell in love with law!
I spent a short stint in an accountants' office before moving back into law as I missed it!

Tell us about your role…
As the Business Manager, I'm responsible for the non-legal side of the practice allowing the lawyers to have more time being lawyers! I look after operations, finance, HR, administration, leadership, reporting and strategic planning.

How long have you been in this role?
3 months

How and why did you get into this career?
I started out with a medium sized litigation law firm in Hamilton as Legal Administrator before becoming Office Manager. I quickly fell in love with law; everyday was different, such interesting work, lots of client contact and lawyers are really great people. I approached Owen when I realised I wanted to come back to law and needed a new challenge.

What do you love about your job?
I have the most amazing team! The work is varied and interesting, and very satisfying. Owen has a lot of knowledge and is a great teacher.

Favourite café?
It would have to be the Surf Shack at Waihī Beach!

Favourite holiday destination?
I live in my favourite holiday destination! We brought a permanent site at the campground at Waihī Beach when we lived in Hamilton. We loved spending our weekends over there so much we decided to take a gamble and sell up and move here!

What do you do for fun?
I love to walk and bike - there are so many great tracks around the area. We also have a small boat which we take out fishing. I love spending time with my two amazing adult children.

What's one thing people would be surprised or interested to know about you?
I make the best cheesecakes!

Nearly half of all first home buyers are now entering the property market without a 20% deposit. That's the highest leve...
18/06/2026

Nearly half of all first home buyers are now entering the property market without a 20% deposit. That's the highest level since records began, and almost double the rate we saw a decade ago. It's a striking number, and it deserves more than a reassuring shrug from the Reserve Bank.

Check out our latest blog post for more 👇
https://oclaw.co.nz/blog/are-we-racing-back-to-the-bottom-on-home-lending-71wqxe

Buying or selling your home? 🏠 Check out the link that demystifies the process of buying or selling a home 👉 https...
16/06/2026

Buying or selling your home? 🏠 Check out the link that demystifies the process of buying or selling a home
👉 https://oclaw.co.nz/buying-or-selling-a-home

And if you'd like to talk to us, just give us a call 📲 We're here to help!

✨ TEAM SPOTLIGHT ✨Introducing our newest staff member - Tallulah Barham! Could you tell us a bit about your background?...
15/06/2026

✨ TEAM SPOTLIGHT ✨

Introducing our newest staff member - Tallulah Barham!


Could you tell us a bit about your background?
I was born in Napier before moving to Christchurch, where I spent most of my childhood. Nearly two years ago, I moved to Mount Maunganui. I come from a big family. I left school to pursue a career as wanting to become a Legal Executive and began studying towards my qualification at the start of this year.

Tell us about your role…
My role at OC Law is to support and assist the team wherever needed, helping to take workload off others and ensuring things run smoothly day to day.

How long have you been in this role?
I have been with OC Law since the beginning of June 2026.

How and why did you get into this career?
I was introduced to the opportunity through Owen, as I nanny for his sister’s family. Working at OC Law has given me valuable experience while studying towards becoming a Legal Executive.

What do you love about your job?
My favourite part of working at OC Law is my colleagues. Everyone is incredibly welcoming, supportive and kind, which makes coming to work each day truly special.

What's the best piece of advice you've given and by whom?
The best advice I have received is from my mum: don’t worry about what everyone else is thinking and stay true to yourself.

Favourite holiday destination?
The Gold Coast.

What do you do for fun?
Outside of work, I enjoy long walks along the beach, nannying, shopping, and spending time with friends and family.

What's one thing people would be surprised or interested to know about you?
I am one of 5 children!

Tracey attended The Law Association’s Cradle to Grave Conference recently. Billed as a must-attend conference for legal ...
03/06/2026

Tracey attended The Law Association’s Cradle to Grave Conference recently.

Billed as a must-attend conference for legal practitioners in property, family, trusts, wills, and estate planning, this year’s theme was ‘Certainty at Every Step: Advising Clients in an Evolving World’. The conference explored how change is reshaping private client practice and client advice.

Did you know that we’re available to present to your community group or workplace?Our team regularly presents to groups ...
28/05/2026

Did you know that we’re available to present to your community group or workplace?

Our team regularly presents to groups around Waihi and surrounds. Just recently, Tracy spoke at the Grey Power Waihi meeting. In the past we’ve also presented at the Waihi RSA about wills, powers of attorney and other life admin aspects that we should all have in place!

If you’re interested in having one of our team present to your organisation or group, give us a call or send us a message. We’d be happy to have a chat!

Did you know the Waikato property market is having one of its strongest years in recent memory? 📈Owen has written a new ...
26/05/2026

Did you know the Waikato property market is having one of its strongest years in recent memory? 📈

Owen has written a new blog post based around the latest Infometrics Ltd data for Q1, 2026.

You can read it here 👉 https://oclaw.co.nz/blog/the-waikato-property-market-is-moving-1lvax0

Some high level stats straight off though....
🏠 8,274 homes sold in the Waikato in the past year — above the long-run average
🏠 Sales are up nearly 12% on last year
🏠 First home buyer activity has more than doubled compared to the 10-year average
🏠 Housing is at its most affordable in 10 years
🏠 The average Waikato home is $142,000 less than the national average

Whether you’re buying your first home, selling up, or making your next investment move, now is a great time to understand what’s happening in our local market.

And when you’re ready to take that next step, our team are here to make the legal side simple.

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71 Seddon Street
Waihi
3610

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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+6478637530

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