Pidgeon Judd

04/11/2024

Ben Thomson from Pidgeon Judd was interviewed and has given some great advice on Fencing on ZB’s Pete Wolfkamp’s show.
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This week on the show, ZB's Resident Builder Pete Wolfkamp discusses the latest issues impacting the world of construction - and answers questions! LISTEN

30/03/2024

When buying a new build, see what guarantees or insurance protection is offered. If problems are discovered investigate thoroughly.

What buyers and apartment owners should be checking for.

22/11/2023

Joanna had an early start this morning being interviewed by Kate Hawkesby on Newstalk ZB Early Edition about issues around the Bank of Mum and Dad having to help children onto the property ladder.

A trend is emerging of older New Zealanders opting to dish out inheritance to their family before they die.  NZ Seniors data shows more than a third are do

30/10/2023

Great to see our more recently admitted team members getting into the Halloween vibe on the Auckland Young Lawyers boat cruise - they’re all golden ticket winners as far as we’re concerned!

09/10/2023

Joanna Pidgeon was interviewed for Fair go about the an unfair parking charge. A 25 second stop turned into $340 of parking charges ! Fighting for fairness!

Join Pippa Wetzell, Hadyn Jones and the Fair Go team as they stand up for the underdogs and consumer rights!

10/07/2023

Some owners of properties which have been stickered are choosing to sell rather than repair. With risk can come some opportunity for buyers. Joanna Maree Pidgeon was recently interviewed on issues arising by Stuff.

A four-bedroom home with “stunning views” of Auckland is up for sale – the only catch – a large landslide compromising part of the home and outdoor space.

04/06/2023

Congratulations to Ben Thomson for joining Leigh Judd and Joanna Pidgeon as a director of Pidgeon Judd, based in our new Wanaka office. Ben will continue to service clients across the country and regularly return to Auckland. Ben is an expert property lawyer in development, subdivisions, leasing and body corporate law among other areas.

09/03/2023

Joanna Pidgeon is pitted against ChatGPT - how did she fare?

We pitted two professionals against ChatGPT, asked them how they felt about their job security, and how it felt when the chatbot got it right.

26/02/2023

Newstalk ZB The Sunday Session - Joanna Pidgeon examines West Auckland Is Flooding's legal rights.

A group of West Auckland homeowners have joined forces to ask authorities to buy out their flood-prone properties. West Auckland Is Flooding wants the loca

08/02/2023

Joanna Pidgeon discusses legal liability in relation to land slips and flooding with The Panel as Auckland heads into another wet weekend.

Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Simon Pound and Cas Carter debate whether prescription fees for medicines need to be scrapped. Plus, they talk about the legal rights of property owners after the Auckland floods and what people can do to turn their small business pipedreams into reality.

08/02/2023

This is a timely reminder for purchasers to obtain their own builder’s reports rather than relying on ones provided by the vendor.

The seller's report said the roof was “currently performing, but maintenance is needed". Within months it was leaking, and a roofer found it to be in "extremely poor condition".

01/12/2022

Pidgeon Judd and the team are supporting Wales and Argentina with our colleagues Ben Thomson and Patricia Espindola in this World Cup!
Ben is our star in TV1 and Pat is waiting for the next game against Australia. Go Argentina!