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Nick Wilson
BA LLB • Auckland
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Nick specialises in commercial real estate, infrastructure, and local government law.
Nick advises on some of NZ’s largest infrastructure projects, acting for local authorities, CCOs and infrastructure providers, with a particular focus on Public Work Acquisition and climate adaptation and resilience. He also advises Public and Commercial clients in regards to the acquisition, disposal, development and leasing of land including in respect of easements, roading and reserves matters. He has assisted clients with severe weather response including managing the Simpson Grierson team on large scale acquisition of Category 3 Properties and advising Local Authorities and CCOs on managed retreat.
Nick works closely alongside his clients, delivering clear and practical advice and enjoys helping his clients achieve.
In 2025 Nick was granted Crown Property accreditation by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) for the following categories:
- Public Works Act - acquisition of, and compensation for, land;
- Public Works Act & Local Government Act - Roading actions; and
- Legalisation work - miscellaneous document preparation.
Nick is a member of the New Zealand Law Society - Property Law Section.
He has been a presenter for the Local Authority Property Association (LAPA) Conference since 2011 and regularly writes for Property Institute of NZ’s Property Professional magazine.
Nick sits on the Board of Trustees for Onehunga Primary School.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 2024
Real Estate & Construction
Next Generation Partner
Work Highlights
Auckland Light Rail Limited
Advising Auckland Light Rail during its planning and consenting phase and assisting with early acquisitions.
Heritage Lifecare
Sale and leaseback of its property interests in 38 aged care facilities to Centuria Capital Group for $291 million.
Auckland Transport and Eastern Busway Alliance
Acquisition of properties for one of the most significant transport infrastructure projects underway in New Zealand.
Auckland Council
Northcote Town Centre Renewal, a major long-term urban regeneration project for the Auckland Region.
Metlifecare
Acquisition of land in Hobsonville for development of retirement village and assist with its subdivision and development.
Bunnings
Advising on land acquisition, leasing and other property matters.
Auckland Council / Eke Panuku Development Auckland
America’s Cup 36 - assisted with the commercial arrangements to strategically vacate and relocate industrial and other tenants and waterspace users to enable the construction of the America’s Cup bases.
Panuku Development Auckland / Auckland Council
Routinely assists on the acquisition of parks and reserves, including regional parks at Mahurangi and Te Arai.
Tauranga City Council
Te Maunga Ocean Outfall Pipeline - acted on the acquisition of easement rights to enable the construction of an additional sewage pipeline through land, including Maori Freehold land and retirement villages.
Waikato Regional Council
Advised on its agreement to lease a new office block in Hamilton and associated Development Agreement and construction / delivery risks.
Heritage Lifecare
Acquisition from BUPA of 12 care homes and co-located retirement villages.
