Matt Hannah

Christchurch

Partner, Business Advisory Services

+64 3 964 6802
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I form strong trusted relationships with all my clients by understanding their professional and personal aspirations. The businesses I work with benefit from going beyond discussions about compliance to having more holistic conversations where we can identify opportunities and challenges, and establish goals and plans to maximise their success. 

I work with clients who are aspirational and growing, whether they are for purpose, family owned or large privately owned businesses with wide stakeholder groups.

I sit on the Boards of several commercial, charitable and for purpose organisations in New Zealand, where I help develop and implement strategies and robust governance practices.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Commerce with First Class Honours, Lincoln University
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Lincoln University
  • Chartered Accountant (CA) of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
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Industries

Manufacturing Not for profit Professional services Property and construction

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Why accurate construction costing has never been more important

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If the margins in your construction business are already razor thin, rising fuel and material costs could push profitability even closer to the edge. Matt Hannah explains why accurate job costing, real-time financial visibility, and stronger systems have never been more important for construction businesses. He covers where risk is building across the sector, how poor costing can quietly erode profits, and the practical steps you can take to protect your cashflow, improve decision making, and strengthen your business for the years ahead.

Matt Hannah
| 7 min read | 20 May 2026

What could changes to our earthquake-prone building systems mean for you?

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Big changes could be coming for earthquake-prone buildings in New Zealand. Proposed reforms aim to cut red tape, shift to a more risk-based system, and potentially save building owners billions. For many, this could mean fewer buildings on the EPB register and far more affordable remediation. Grant Thornton partner Matt Hannah and Matt Williams from BMC Consult reveal what might this mean for your building’s value, rent, insurance or lending:

Matt Hannah
| 5 min read | 15 Dec 2025

Is this the ideal time to buy a commercial property?

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Considering buying a commercial property in the next two years? By getting your ducks in a row early, you could save yourself hundreds of thousands of dollars. That was the message from the experts who spoke at a recent panel event, hosted by ANZ in Christchurch.

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Matt Hannah
| 7 min read | 26 Aug 2025
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