Guide Chambers Global Practice Guide 2026: Construction Law (New Zealand) The Chambers Global Practice Guide: Construction Law 2026 provides an overview of New Zealand’s construction law landscape, including key legal frameworks, risks and market developments. Read the latest guide from Chambers and Partners authored by the Wynn Williams Construction team. Read more
Insight Public Works Amendment Bill aims to modernise how government works The Public Works Amendment Bill proposes major changes to how land is acquired and compensated for public infrastructure. With new incentive payments, streamlined acquisition processes, and reduced objection rights, these reforms could significantly affect landowners and project delivery. Here’s what you need to know. Read more
Insight What the New IPP3A Privacy Principle Means for Franchisors and Franchisees From 1 May 2026, businesses collecting personal information indirectly must meet new notification requirements under IPP3A. This article outlines what franchisors and franchisees need to know to stay compliant. Read more
Insight Resource management and local government reform: three more Bills to watch in 2026 Law reform in the resource management and local government space has been moving at a rapid pace this year. In March, we provided you with an update on four new Bills to watch out for. In this article, we take a brief look at three new Bills to keep an eye on. Read more
Insight Fair trading reform on the horizon: is your business ready? The Fair Trading Amendment Bill (Bill) proposes significant changes to New Zealand’s consumer protection regime. Introduced on 13 May 2026, the Bill will amend the Fair Trading Act 1986 (Act) to increase penalties for breaches, introduce a new ‘safe harbour’ defence to support proactive scam disruption, and streamline the process for updating product safety demands. Read more
Insight New opportunities for granny flats under the updated consent exemption For many property owners, the appeal of a granny flat is easy to understand. A small standalone dwelling can create space for extended family, support ageing in place, generate rental income, or simply make better use of existing land. The recent changes to New Zealand’s building legislation are intended to make that option more accessible by allowing certain granny flats of up to 70 m² to be built without a building consent. Read more
News Construction law expert Jordan Oldham joins Wynn Williams partnership Wynn Williams is pleased to announce the expansion of its national Construction, Infrastructure & Projects team with the arrival on 8 June 2026 of new Partner*, Jordan Oldham. Read more
Insight Local government amalgamation ultimatum: our 10 takeaways On 5 May 2026 the RMA Reform and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced a new "Head Start" pathway enabling councils to propose their own local government reorganisation. Read more
