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Gallie Miles Otorohanga

Gallie Miles Directors Alex McIvor and Kirsty McDonald greeting a client in reception

Gallie Miles Directors Bryce Bluett, Shelley Greer, Alex McIvor and Kirsty McDonald

The Gallie Miles Otorohanga team is based at our office in Tuhoro Street, Otorohanga. We provide the full range of Gallie Miles legal services, including company and commercial law, property, Wills and Enduring Power of Attorney, rural and agri-business, asset protection, relationship property, dispute resolution and intellectual property.

Gallie Miles Otorohanga

PHONE: 0800 872 0560
VISIT: 11 Tuhoro Street

Meet the Otorohanga Team

Alex McIvorDIRECTOR

Rachael Tyler

Rachael Tyler ASSOCIATE LEGAL EXECUTIVE

Renee Dunn

Renee DunnSENIOR SOLICITOR

Kathryn Horton

Kathryn HortonSENIOR LEGAL EXECUTIVE

Latest news from the blog

Getting to know Tab

May 6th 2026Senior Legal Executive Tabatha Brill is always on the move—and we mean always. When she’s not at work, she’s clocking up steps chasing after her three kids or perfecting her latest sportingRead more

The only way is up with Rachel

April 29th 2026With her approachable, friendly demeanour, Gallie Miles Senior Solicitor Rachel Cooper offers a calming, reassuring presence when people are going through sometimes difficult relationship propertyRead more

Gallie Miles Partners with JustFund to offer more flexible solutions for family law legal fees

April 29th 2026Gallie Miles is excited to announce that we have partnered with JustFund, a smarter, flexible way to fund your Family Law Matter. We understand that when you're navigating a separation orRead more

Home Buyers Guide – Things to think about

March 20th 2026Thinking of buying a house or property? What are the things you need to think about when buying a house? When does your lawyer get involved when you’re buying a house? Whether you’re a first-homeRead more

The kindest and most practical thing you can do for your family

March 4th 2026No one enjoys talking about Wills, but having one in place is one of the kindest and most practical things you can do for your family. A Will sets out clearly who receives your home, your savings,Read more

In the news - Whitcoulls Will template left $126,000 estate in legal limbo

February 3rd 2026A recent story in The Press highlights the importance of having a proper Will. Kiwi's are great at DIY, but a Will is not something you should DIY. We can help. The story: Joan Frances Bourne diRead more

Property purchases and insurance – are you covered?

November 18th 2025When purchasing your property, it probably doesn’t come to mind whether there could be a problem with getting insurance, or that the premiums may be out of your budget. While it’s not a legalRead more

$700k goes to NZ Government following the death of a New Zealander with no Will or traceable family members

November 4th 2025A recent case highlighted by the New Zealand Herald highlights the importance of having a Will. The New Zealand Government received almost $700,000 from the deceased’s estate, when they diedRead more

Could Your Children Lose Everything to a Stepparent? Protect Their Inheritance in a Second Marriage

October 30th 2025You’ve found love again and want to make sure your children are looked after when you’re gone. But did you know that your Will might not be enough to protect your children’s inheritance,Read more

Why is a contracting out agreement important?

October 7th 2025You worked hard to buy your home. Or maybe you’ve been left an inheritance you’d like to protect. But did you know that under New Zealand law, after just three years in a relationship, yourRead more

No will, no peace: The cost of avoiding one important conversation

September 22nd 2025Reshare from Stuff Are you one of the approximately 50% of New Zealanders who doesn’t have a Will? Stuff reports that each year, about 1500 people die without one. That’s 1500 families thrown Read more

Top Tips for Successful Farm Succession

September 4th 2025Farming is a way of life, so it can be difficult to imagine handing over the reins, exiting from it altogether or selling a particular farming asset. For many, planning for rural farm successionRead more

Client Testimonial

"Alex had multiple meetings with us, helping us understand the process and what we needed to sort. The bank and others involved were quite unhelpful, and Alex pretty much did their job for them. He made it very easy for us. He went above and beyond."