Michael Hawkins

Director

Growing up on the Hibiscus Coast, I have fond memories of spending my childhood here with my family before moving to the East Coast Bays as a teenager. Both my parents and my grandparents were well known members of the community. My grandfather established Hawkins optometrists and moved to Orewa in the late 1960s (just three doors down from our offices). My parents practiced medicine in Whangaparaoa. Returning to the Hibiscus Coast to practice law felt like returning home to me.

After completing degrees, firstly in science, and then law at the University of Auckland, I joined the team at North Harbour Law as a graduate in 2013. Since then, I have had the pleasure of representing a diverse range of private and commercial clients, building strong working relationships with people from the local community and participating in projects that range not just over the Hibiscus Coast, but throughout the country. My practice areas primarily include complex subdivisions, property matters, commercial transactions, trusts and asset planning.

North Harbour Law is a great place to work, with its strong and supportive team. Working with colleagues who are also from the local area and share the same values when it comes to caring and providing a service to our community, makes getting results for our clients a real driving force behind what we do.

Outside of work, I am a proud parent of three young boys who keep me busy and connected to the wider community through their involvement with the Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club and East Coast Bays Rugby Club. You can usually find me on the sideline of the field or ocean (or in it), cheering them on during early weekend mornings.