Craig Nevatt is a Chartered Accountant, with a Certificate of Public Practice (CPP), and Member of the Institute of Directors with more than 30 years’ experience advising New Zealand businesses and families.
As a founding Principal and Managing Director of DNA Chartered Accountants, Craig specialises in trust structuring, compliance, and governance – helping clients use trusts effectively for asset protection, succession planning, and long-term financial security.
Craig’s expertise is grounded in over a decade at PwC and years of hands-on experience advising private clients, trustees, and business owners. He offers clear, practical guidance on the legal and tax obligations of trusts, with a focus on ensuring structures remain compliant, fit-for-purpose, and aligned with client goals.
Alongside his trust advisory work, Craig provides leadership within the firm and supports high-level strategic planning for clients through DNA’s wider business services. His approach is values-driven, with an emphasis on transparency, sound governance, and long-term relationship-building.
Craig’s contributions to the DNACA blog reflect his deep technical understanding of trusts, his practical advisory experience, and his commitment to keeping clients informed in a changing legal and tax landscape.
Areas of focus:
- Trust formation, structuring, and compliance
- Trustee responsibilities and governance
- Trust tax obligations and distributions
- Asset protection and succession planning
- Advisory support for family trusts and estates
Craig’s writing helps clarify the purpose, responsibilities, and practical considerations of trusts – offering expert insight to support informed decision-making.
If you would like to arrange an appointment to speak with Craig, please contact our office.
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