Independent advocacy for homeowners and landowners affected by NZTA and council projects.
Understand your rights, protect your interests, and negotiate the best possible outcome.
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You may be wondering:
✓ What are my rights?
✓ How much compensation am I entitled to?
✓ Do I have to agree?
✓ Who is looking after my interests?
✓ What happens to my family home?
We help homeowners answer these questions and navigate the process with confidence.
Understand
We explain what is happening and what your options are.
Protect
We help ensure your interests are properly represented.
Negotiate
We work alongside you to achieve fair outcomes.
Independent Advocacy
- We work for you, not NZTA or Council.
Government-Funded Assistance
- In most cases our fees are recoverable under the Public Works Act.
Proven Negotiator
- Experienced negotiating with NZTA and local Councils
Better Outcomes
- Helping landowners secure much better compensation outcomes with stronger agreements.

Thank you for your calm, supportive presence Manihera. You genuinely listened to our concerns and worked tirelessly to advocate on our behalf. Throughout every stage of the process, you were respectful, solution-focused, and never gave up looking for the best possible outcome for us. Your experience from dealing with NZTA gave us conf
Thank you for your calm, supportive presence Manihera. You genuinely listened to our concerns and worked tirelessly to advocate on our behalf. Throughout every stage of the process, you were respectful, solution-focused, and never gave up looking for the best possible outcome for us. Your experience from dealing with NZTA gave us confidence. We couldn't have asked for better support and are truly grateful for everything you did for us.
Ōtaki to North Levin - NZTA Project

"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini."
Success is never achieved alone.
Working with Manihera was one of the best decisions we made throughout our property journey. From the outset, he brought a wealth of knowledge, clear communication, and a calm, reassuring approach that helped us navigate what can often be a complex
"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini."
Success is never achieved alone.
Working with Manihera was one of the best decisions we made throughout our property journey. From the outset, he brought a wealth of knowledge, clear communication, and a calm, reassuring approach that helped us navigate what can often be a complex and overwhelming process.
What impressed us most was his genuine commitment to supporting us every step of the way. He took the time to understand our situation, provided honest advice, and consistently went above and beyond to ensure we felt informed and confident in the decisions being made.
Manihera combines professionalism with genuine care for the people he represents. We are incredibly grateful for his guidance, advocacy, and unwavering support, and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trusted property professional.
Cambridge to Piarere - NZTA Project
Supporting landowners through the Public Works process to achieve strong compensation outcomes and ensure all available options and entitlements are fully explored.
14km four-lane expressway and shared path linking Tauranga and Omokoroa. Manihera is assisting negotiations between affected landowners and NZTA.
24 km four-lane expressway to replace current State Highway 1 between Otaki and Levin. Manihera is currently involved in this project, assisting negotiations between many of the affected landowners and NZTA.
New rail corridor linking Auckland City to Auckland Airport and to Botany. Manihera was involved in the Auckland Transport business case leading the property strategy.
Landowner negotiation support with Waikato District Council for the purchase of land.
10 km new four-lane expressway from Peka Peka to Ōtaki. Manihera is assisting with completing landowner negotiations.
Manihera led negotiations between landowners and Auckland Transport for the widening of Fred Taylor Drive.
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