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Company & Securities Law Resources
17 August 2026
Chapman Tripp has provided relevant links to the core company/securities law on the New Zealand legislation website.
NZX Listed Issuer Resources
17 August 2026
We have compiled links to the NZX Listing Rules, Guidance Notes and Practice Notes, as well as other relevant materials for NZX Listed Issuers, for your ease of reference.
Consultation on new prudential levy
14 August 2026
The design of the new levy, signalled in this year’s budget, to cover the costs to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) of its prudential services is now open for consultation with submissions due by 16 October 2026. It will apply to banks, non-bank deposit takers, insurers, and designated financial market infrastructures (FMIs) and is timed for introduction in mid-2027. The levy is expected to raise, initially, around $70m a year and will be reviewed every five years with options for out-of-cycle reviews.
Patent opposition succeeds on novelty and obviousness
06 August 2026
The refusal of Resmed’s New Zealand patent application following an opposition by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is notable for several reasons. Chief among these are the interpretation of coined terms and functional limitations within the claims. We outline the decision and explore its wider implications.
New AML/CFT guidance for a new era
31 July 2026
The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) celebrated its promotion to sole regulator of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime by issuing “one of the largest AML/CFT resource releases in recent years”. Reporting entities will need to be familiar, and comply, with the changes in the 23 sets of guidance, two other guidance notes published in June and the new Identity Verification Code of Practice. To assist, we have produced a summary of the key changes.
The new RMA: Updates on Planning and Natural Environment Bills
23 July 2026
The Select Committee has now reported back on the two Bills intended to replace the Resource Management Act. This marks a significant step in the reform process and provides greater clarity on what the proposed system will look like, how it is intended to operate, and the pathway to implementation. With the Government committed to passing the Bills and limited sitting days remaining in Parliament, the timeframe for enactment is likely to be compressed.
A new approach to firming access and electricity market fairness
14 July 2026
As of 1 July, the four major electricity generator-retailers are bound by new non-discrimination obligations (NDOs) requiring them to offer risk management contracts to potential competitors on the same terms as their own retail arms. The NDOs are part of the most recent instalment in a package of reforms flowing from the Energy Competition Task Force (Task Force), which has been mandated with enabling new market entrants and providing more options for consumers. We set out the rationale behind the NDOs, how they will apply in practice and what comes next.
Have your say on capital markets reform
14 July 2026
Consultation by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment opens today on the next phase of the capital markets reform agenda, aimed at supporting business growth and improving access to capital. The MBIE change proposals are in addition to three policy consultations already in progress by NZX, and to the decisions from a previous one which came into effect on 30 June 2026.
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Chapman Tripp advises NZCR on majority investment by Advent International
21 August 2026
Chapman Tripp has advised NZCR on Advent International’s agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in the business.
Charlotte Montgomerie appointed to FinTechNZ Executive Council
04 August 2026
We’re pleased to announce that Charlotte Montgomerie has been appointed to the FinTechNZ Executive Council.
Chapman Tripp advises Morrison on strategic partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
08 July 2026
Chapman Tripp is acting as lead counsel for longstanding client Morrison, a leading global infrastructure investment manager, in connection with its ~US$2.0b+ long-term strategic partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited ("SuMiTB"), Japan's leading trust bank.
Chapman Tripp recognised in IP Stars 2026
09 June 2026
Chapman Tripp has been recognised in the Managing IP 'IP STARS 2026' rankings for New Zealand. The firm was ranked across a number of intellectual property practice areas, reflecting the breadth and strength of its IP practice. The firm’s rankings include Patent disputes, Trade mark disputes and Trade mark prosecution.
Chapman Tripp recognised in IAM Patent 1000 2026
08 June 2026
Chapman Tripp has again been recognised in the IAM Patent 1000 2026, with rankings for both patent prosecution and patent litigation, reflecting the strength of the firm’s full-service intellectual property practice.
Chapman Tripp advises Heartland on proposed merger with TSB Bank
08 June 2026
Chapman Tripp is pleased to have advised Heartland Group Holdings Limited on its proposed $620m merger of Heartland Bank with TSB Bank. The transaction will create TSB Heartland Bank, a new challenger bank with a strong regional focus, and New Zealand’s seventh largest bank by total New Zealand assets.
Chapman Tripp advises Jardine Matheson on A$3.4b acquisition of I-MED Radiology Network
05 June 2026
Chapman Tripp has advised Jardine Matheson on the New Zealand legal aspects of its agreement to acquire a 100% interest in I-MED Radiology Network for a total enterprise value of A$3.4b.
Chapman Tripp welcomes newly appointed Senior Associates
02 June 2026
Chapman Tripp is delighted to announce the promotion of Alexandra Bensemann, Doug Tang, Hamish Journeaux, James Watson and Stephanie Atkinson to Senior Associate.
Podcasts (48)
17. The data centre opportunity: Insights from the NZ DC Leaders Summit
20 August 2026
Fresh from the New Zealand Data Centre Leaders Summit, Hamish and Sam are exploring one of the most significant infrastructure opportunities shaping our economic future.
16. Cracks in the foundations: When projects experience insolvency
13 August 2026
Construction is the sector most exposed to insolvency in New Zealand, accounting for roughly a quarter of all corporate insolvencies, and the current cycle is the worst in over a decade. In this episode, insolvency and restructuring Partner Janko Marcetic joins the podcast to unpack what actually happens when a principal or contractor goes bust on a major project, from early warning signs through to termination and dealing with insolvency practitioners.
15. The Building Amendment Bill: Will it deliver?
06 August 2026
The Building Amendment Bill proposes to speed up development, cut costs and strengthen consumer protections. But will it deliver? In this episode, we explore the key changes, whether the reforms could achieve their objectives, and what it could mean for the construction industry.
14. AI and privilege – Is your chatbot conversation discoverable?
30 July 2026
This week, we look at what happens when project teams turn to AI tools before seeking advice from their lawyer, and whether those interactions are covered by privilege. The risks can be major.
13. RMA reform: What’s changed and what comes next
23 July 2026
In this episode, Sam is joined by Rebecca Tompkins, Special Counsel in Chapman Tripp’s Environment & Planning team, to discuss the reform of the Resource Management Act and the two new Bills – the Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill. They cover the key changes following the select committee report, what happens next, and what the reforms could mean for infrastructure projects in New Zealand.
12. Limitation periods – When is a construction claim too late?
16 July 2026
This week on The Special Conditions, we unpack limitation periods in construction disputes – and when a claim is simply too late. We discuss contractual time bars, the Limitation Act 2010, the Building Act’s 10-year longstop, and recent cases showing why getting the dates wrong can be fatal to a claim. We also explore when the clock actually starts running, and why that question is often where these disputes are won or lost.
11. Scaling renewable investment in New Zealand
08 July 2026
This week on The Special Conditions, we’re joined by Ed Hyde, Chief Transformation & Technology Officer at Genesis, to discuss the strategic evolution energy principals, developers and asset owners in New Zealand are now facing as they scale their energy pipelines. We explore the shift from early partnering models and one-off delivery approaches towards building the capability, frameworks and investment settings needed to support repeatable, long-term delivery at scale.
10. How capital markets are shaping infrastructure
01 July 2026
In this episode, Corporate Partner Rachel Dunne joins the podcast to discuss how capital markets influence infrastructure investment in New Zealand. The conversation explores whether New Zealand is an attractive market for global infrastructure investors, the key non-negotiables investors look for, whether IPOs are a realistic option for infrastructure assets, and the importance of bankability in getting projects off the ground. Rachel also shares practical insights on the legal and commercial issues shaping investment decisions in this space.