Supported by SCA (NZ)

With valued contribution from SCA (NZ), supporting TLANZ in delivering industry‑leading insights for the Strata Unit Titles Conference.

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Our 2026 Strata Unit Titles Conference is a gathering of the best minds, that bring together legal and industry experts supported by valuable contributions from SCA (NZ) to deliver this industry leading annual event.

The 2026 conference is designed to explore the latest trends, insights, and best practices through engaging discussions and presentations. Our speakers will delve into the complexities of unit titles and help to address the array of issues arising. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just setting out on your journey, the Strata Unit Titles Conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to network, learn, and develop your skills.

Speaker topics include:

• Contracting with Bodies Corporate and Disclosure – Getting it Right
• Get the foundations right when contracting with bodies corporate — from execution and balance to disclosure obligations.
• A practical guide to reducing risk, avoiding challenge, and navigating ASPRE and Unit Titles Act requirements with confidence.
• Title and Surveying Matters: Understanding Layered Tenure Documentation
• Title is the backbone of strata ownership — but it’s often misunderstood. Gain clear, practical insight into reading unit titles and plans, boundary issues, redevelopment challenges, and mixed-use complexities.
• Lock-Up and Leave? Think Again – The Realities of Apartment Ownership - Apartment ownership is rarely “set and forget.” Understand repair obligations, funding pressures, seismic and remediation risks — and what owners and advisors must truly prepare for.
• UTA Tenancy Tribunal Claims and Other Dispute Resolution Options
• Unit title disputes are inevitable — knowing how to handle them is critical.
• Learn how to run a Tenancy Tribunal claim effectively and explore a range of dispute resolution pathways available.
• Case Law Update – Practical Implications
• Stay ahead of the latest developments shaping unit title practice.
• A focused review of key decisions on cancellation, administration, accountability, and vendor warranties — and what they mean in practice.

Learning Outcomes

Presenters

Clinton Baker | Partner, Price Baker Berridge
Julia Batchelor-Smith | Managing Director, Batchelor*Smith
Scott Cracknell | Principal, Context Architects Limited 
Garth Freeman | General Manager, Body Corporate Services Ltd
Thomas Gibbons | Director, Thomas Gibbons Law
Joanna Pidgeon | Director, Pidgeon Judd
Ben Thomson | Director, Pidgeon Judd
Grant Wackrow | Licensed Cadastral Surveyor, Yeomans Survey Solutions Ltd
Rex Woodhouse | Deputy Principal Tenancy Adjudicator, Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice

Chair