Treadwell Gordon

09/06/2026

After 26 years serving the Taihape community, first with Flack Brown & Co and then 13 years with Treadwell Gordon, Kim has officially hung up her boots.

Kim has been a fearless advocate for her clients and the very definition of a trusted family practitioner, always putting the people she worked with first. She has been the heart of our Taihape office, and she will be greatly missed.

Last month we gathered at Kings in Ohakune to celebrate her and give her the send-off she deserved. We wish Kim all the very best in her retirement.

26/05/2026

In many farming families, children contribute years of labour or investment with an expectation of future involvement that is never formally discussed. When circumstances change, those unspoken assumptions can become the source of real tension.

Our latest article looks at this and a number of other situations where small issues in rural businesses can grow into something much more significant.

Read the full blog here:

Rural businesses rely on trust, long standing relationships, and a willingness to help each other out. Most of the time, this approach works well. But even in the most well-run operations, small issues can grow into something much bigger when they are left unaddressed. A simple misunderstanding, a d...

24/05/2026

Treadwell Gordon has been part of this region for generations. With offices in Whanganui, Feilding, Marton, Taihape, Ohakune and Waverley, we are not a firm that serves this community from a distance.

The people who come to us are our neighbours, our community members, the families and businesses we see at local events and pass on the street.

That closeness matters to us. It shapes how we work and how seriously we take the trust people place in us when they walk through our door.

19/05/2026

We are delighted to announce that Brittany Gibson has been promoted to Director at Treadwell Gordon.

Brittany has been an integral part of our team for a number of years, bringing dedication, expertise and a genuine commitment to the clients and communities we serve. This promotion is a well-deserved recognition of the contribution she makes every day.

Please join us in congratulating Brittany on this significant milestone!

12/05/2026

Handshake arrangements are built on trust, and in rural communities that trust is usually well-placed.

The problem is not the people involved. It is that circumstances change in ways nobody planned for, and when they do, a good faith agreement offers very little to stand on.

05/05/2026

For most farming families, it involves working through some of the most significant decisions the business will ever face.

Our team has guided many families through that process.

We understand that the legal side sits alongside the personal side, and that getting the structure right means taking the time to understand what the family is actually working towards. It's work that we value, just as much as the families we work alongside.

27/04/2026

For farming families, succession is one of the most significant decisions a business will ever face. It is also one of the most commonly deferred.

The earlier the conversations start, the more room there is to work through the practical and emotional layers carefully, without the pressure of urgency driving the decisions.

Read the full blog here:

For many farming families, the land is more than an asset - it’s identity, history, and livelihood wrapped into one. That’s why succession can feel so daunting. It’s emotional, complex, and often easier to push aside for another season. But the truth is simple: the earlier you start, the smoot...

22/04/2026

Employment law in rural businesses is rarely straightforward.

Swipe through for the key areas rural employers need to have covered, and the risks of leaving gaps in place.

16/04/2026

Treadwell Gordon has been part of this region for generations. With offices in Whanganui, Feilding, Marton, Taihape, Ohakune and Waverley, we are not a firm that serves this community from a distance. We are embedded in it.

That means when you come to us, you are working with people who understand the region, know its people, and have seen first-hand how the right legal advice at the right time makes a genuine difference.

13/04/2026

Running a rural business involves more moving parts than most.

Land, livestock, staff, succession, structures and the legal side of each one matters more than people often realise.

Our rural team works alongside farming families and agribusiness owners across our region every day. We understand the pressures, the seasonal rhythms, and the decisions that carry long-term weight.

Whether you are reviewing your business structure, planning for the next generation, or simply want to make sure your foundations are sound, we are here to help.