New Zealand: Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

New Zealand can turn global uncertainty into a platform for resilience and growth.

On April 12, 2021, the New Zealand government introduced an omnibus bill into parliament.

The Government will shortly be finalising a number of changes to KiwiSaver. KiwiSaver has now been operating in New Zealand for over 12 years and is becoming an increasingly ...

Discusses large, procurement contracts awarded overseas and the resulting public backlash

A recent Court of Appeal judgment knocking back a decision by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council due to failure to satisfy the consultation provisions in the Local Government Act (LGA) has the potential to expose other councils to legal risk, and to slow local body decision-making. This Brief Counsel looks at the Court of Appeal ruling and comments on its wider implications.

Much has been said about the proposed role of Council Controlled Organisations or ‘CCO s’ within the new Auckland Council structure. In this update, we look briefly at the history of the CCO , look at what is proposed under the new Auckland Council structure and conclude by considering the ways in which the new Auckland Council is likely to exercise control over its CCO s