Wellington

Wellington

Dentons Kensington Swan

Level 4, 40 Bowen Street
Wellington 6011
PO Box 10246
DX SP26517,
New Zealand

P +64 4 472 7877

F +64 4 472 2291

https://www.dentons.co.nz

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Wellington (Pōneke) is the capital city and third most populous urban area in New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island. About 422,000 people live in the Wellington region, which is approximately 8% of New Zealand’s population. The region is home to many diverse cultures.

Wellington is New Zealand's centre of government and the world's southernmost capital city.

Dentons has a long history in Wellington and is one of the largest law firms in the city. As part of the world’s largest global law firm, we offer our clients unparalleled access to the legal expertise in over 80 countries and more than 160 locations.

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Recognition

Dentons in New Zealand celebrates two rising stars recognised in the NZ Lawyer’s Future Leaders list

April 22, 2025

New Zealand: Dentons is proud to announce that Kate Rouch and Oliver Hobbs have been recognised as Future Leaders by Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer. Selected from a competitive field of young legal professionals across Australia and New Zealand, they have been celebrated for their outstanding achievements, leadership and commitment to the legal profession.

Dentons in New Zealand achieves coveted double Gold ranking in WTR 1000 for IP Enforcement and Litigation and Prosecution and Strategy

February 10, 2025

Dentons New Zealand is proud to announce its Intellectual Property (IP) practice has received Gold recognition in the WTR 1000 rankings for Enforcement and Litigation as well as Prosecution and Strategy. The rankings reinforce Dentons’ dedication to top-tier client service and expertise in New Zealand IP law.

Hayden Wilson recognised as one of the Large Law Firm leaders of the year

January 28, 2025

Dentons New Zealand is proud to announce that Hayden Wilson has been selected for Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer’s Law Firm Leaders of the Year 2025. This accolade highlights Hayden's exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the legal profession over the past 18 months.

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Insights

Transforming national direction: Government seeks input on wide-ranging RMA changes

June 10, 2025

New Zealand: On 29 May 2025, the Government launched public consultation on what it describes as the most significant package of changes to ‘national direction’ (national policy statements and national environmental standards) under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) in New Zealand’s history. In this Insight we briefly outline the new and amended national direction instruments included in each package and provide further detail on selected changes.

DIA crackdown on social media influencers advertising offshore casinos and gambling

June 5, 2025

New Zealand: In recent months, the DIA has taken notice of social media influencers who have been illegally promoting overseas casinos and online gambling, leading to the DIA issuing formal warning or ‘cease and desist' letters to a group of influencers in March and April. After influencer Millie Elder-Holmes failed to heed the DIA’s warning, the DIA issued her a fine of NZ$5,000 in May. With continued monitoring and reportedly an ongoing “watchlist”, there might be more fines to come.

Employment Echo - June Edition

June 5, 2025

New Zealand: A recent Employment Court decision reaffirms reinstatement as the primary remedy for unjustified dismissal claims and a High Court decision clarifies the duty to protect ‘other persons’ under the Health & Safety at Work Act. We also outline extended obligations to hold copies of employment agreements, and consider a recent decision in the Human Rights Review Tribunal examining allegations of pregnancy discrimination.

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