By Anne Gibson on the NZ Herald…

A half-century career in real estate, working in the Jewish community and helping found the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra are some of Aucklander Olly Newland’s achievements.

The now-retired businessman sometimes referred to as a property guru was made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2025 New Year Honours list.

He was involved in the real estate sector from the 1960s, specialising in residential and commercial property.

Early in his career, he pioneered rent-to-buy homes for those struggling to get bank loans.

In 1981, he established Landmark Corporation, listed on the Stock Exchange, one of the earliest property investment companies allowing shareholders to buy into commercial property.
Read the full story on the NZ Herald here.