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“I will continue to empower and encourage my staff to perform at their best as I have done for the last decade. I will continue to advocate for my clients, embracing new technology and being open to business and industry changes”
Ken Dixon,
Dixon Insurance Services
Brooke Courtney is a key figure in Tauranga’s legal landscape and a champion for community transformation. As chair of partners at Sharp Tudhope Lawyers, the city’s oldest business, she is an accomplished property and trust lawyer with a reputation for influence and impact. Her leadership extends beyond the firm, where she is a well-regarded mentor, volunteer and active community leader.
Courtney’s expertise in commercial property, leasing and developments, along with her practical approach to legal work, has earned her respect among colleagues, clients, and peers. She has recently been involved in major rejuvenation projects with local developers and iwi-led social housing initiatives.
“It takes people with vision to create a city that is amazing to live in,” she says.
As an advocate for positive change, Courtney realises this vision by being part of the action. She is known for her involvement in projects that contribute to a sustainable and thriving community for Tauranga’s future generations.
Passionate about fostering legal excellence, Courtney is celebrated for mentorship and plays an integral role in Sharp Tudhope’s graduate programme, nurturing the next generation of lawyers.
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“To be able to give back to the community is rewarding and fulfilling. I am honoured to be in a position where I can raise funds for those less fortunate and in need”
Ken Dixon,
Dixon Insurance Services
2005
2015
2016
2017
2023
Graduated from Waikato University with an LLB with First Class Honours
Started a role with a Waikato law firm from whom she had won a scholarship during university
2005
Moved to Tauranga and joined Sharp Tudhope Lawyers
2015
Held a volunteer role as President of Property Council Bay of Plenty Branch for three years
ADLSI Trust Law Committee Member
2016
Founding trustee of the Ladies Charity Luncheon Trust, which raised an average of $150,000 per year for local charities
2017
Appointed Chair of Partners at Sharp Tudhope Lawyers
2023
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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Aug 2022
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Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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How does he distinguish himself among fellow brokers?
“I believe all brokers are working very hard in a difficult market,” he says. “However, I have demonstrated continued growth, advocacy and performance on my client’s behalf, which is now recognised [for 10 consecutive years] in the Elite Broker awards.”
In 1990, Dixon got started with FAI, working in claims and as a team leader. From the late 1990s up until 2003, he worked at FAI and Suncorp in underwriting and as an area manager at VACC, CGU (South East Queensland). From 2003 to 2012, he got into broking and eventually started Dixon Insurance in 2013. Since then, he’s accumulated numerous acccolades, including Elite Broker, Diversity and Equity, and Fast Broker awards.
During the pandemic, Dixon challenged insurers over the Quarantine Act application to insurance wordings. His argument was that the Quarantine Act does not apply as an exclusion, as the Biosecurity Act was invoked by the Morrison Government, and this was not a subsequent amendment to the Quarantine Act. The test case in the Appeals court was won for Dixon’s client with a unanimous five-judge verdict.
He remains focused on transport, manufacturing, motor trade, engineering and large farm clients.
What are his plans for the future?
On a business level, “more of the same. I will continue to empower and encourage my staff to perform at their best as I have done for the last decade. I will continue to advocate for my clients, embracing new technology and being open to business and industry changes.”
On a personal level, Dixon invests significant time, effort and funds, along with his GT3, to support many charities through his passion for motorsport. From participating in and sponsoring the Thunderbolt Run (which provides tens of thousands of dollars in support for Beyond Blue and Prostate Cancer), to organising and running the Track Knights for Amira charity night where 28 Exotic Supercars raised funds through passenger laps in wet conditions, Dixon states “this is our time to give back to the community and those in need. My friendships and association with those seeking to do the same, allows us to contribute to those less fortunate and raise funds and awareness”.
He adds: “To be able to give back to the community is rewarding and fulfilling. I am honoured to be in a position where I can raise funds for those less fortunate and in need.”