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About Us
The team at Public Works Advisory supports New Zealand landowners who may lose land or land-use rights to the Crown or another acquiring authority for a public work.
Whether the acquisition is negotiated or compulsory, it always occurs under the considerable powers granted to the acquiring authority—most notably those in the Public Works Act 1981.
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Public Works Advisory was established to level the playing field for landowners, who often face these processes with fewer resources and less support. When an acquiring authority decides it needs your land, you don’t have the option of simply saying “it’s not for sale.” Our mission is to help you achieve the fairest and market-aligned outcome possible.
​“The compulsory taking of land can often be a devastating experience for an owner who genuinely does not want to part with land.”
Squire Speedy 1985.
Our Team
Our people have significant experience working on both local and central government public works projects involving property acquisition under the Public Works Act 1981. The extensive depth of specialist knowledge and experience gained is well suited to helping affected landowners achieve the best outcomes possible.
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The Public Works Advisory Team
Ian, Ross & Daniel​
Ian Campbell
DIRECTOR
MInstD BBS (Valuation and Property) Cert in Project Mgmt Prince 2 Cert in Project Mgmt
027 477 0486
Ian has over 35 years’ experience in the commercial and residential property sector including development and project advisory services. He has also held positions in local government.
He has extensive knowledge and expertise to support landowners and occupants impacted by major public works projects, including a focus on valuation, negotiation and land compensation.
Ian holds a licence under REAA 2008, is a Registered Member and Fellow of the Property Institute of New Zealand. He was also the Property Institute National President (2009-2011) and remains on the Property Standards Board.
Ross has over 40 years’ experience in most aspects of the property sector in New Zealand and overseas.
His experience covers valuation, asset management, property funds management and property development.
He has held senior property positions at Vodafone NZ, Property for Industry (PFI), and Panuku Development Auckland.
Ross has a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Valuation and Property Management and he is a Registered Valuer (non-practicing) and an associate of the New Zealand Institute of Valuers (ANZIV).
He is also a member and fellow of the Property Institute of New Zealand (FPINZ) and holds membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).
Commercial property, specialised property and development land are Ross’s specialty areas.
In his spare time Ross likes to brave the family bach on Northland’s rugged west coast and dabbles with a small and highly uneconomic farm and forestry block.
Ross Blackmore
DIRECTOR
MInstD BBS (Valuation and Property) Cert in Project Mgmt Prince 2 Cert in Project Mgmt
029 307 8393
Daniel Ratahi
DIRECTOR
MInstD BBS (Valuation and Property) Cert in Project Mgmt Prince 2 Cert in Project Mgmt
027 800 0992
Daniel brings extensive experience in property strategy, acquisition, and leadership across major infrastructure projects.​