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Rather than delivering services directly, agencies now contract widely with private providers for core operations and specialist support. To manage risks and ensure public procurement is fair, competitive, and transparent, the government has adopted the Government Procurement Rules.

Two hapū successfully challenged the decision to refer Port of Tauranga’s wharf extension application to a fast-track consenting panel.

Franks Ogilvie submitted to Parliament’s Standing Orders Committee on the 2026 Review of Standing Orders, focused on how the House can strengthen its consideration of legislation.

The Court of Appeal upheld a decision to grant public law damages to two individuals who had been prejudiced by disclosure failures in a criminal prosecution.

Parliament’s Governance and Administration Committee is considering the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill (“Bill”). Franks Ogilvie submitted on this bill, making suggestions on how the Bill could better promote democratic accountability in local government and reduce wasteful spending.

The High Court dismissed a judicial review against the Judicial Conduct Commissioner’s recommendation to convene a panel to investigate alleged misconduct by District Court judge Ema Aitken.

The Court of Appeal addressed whether split shifts constitute a single "work period" under the Employment Relations Act 2000 when determining bus drivers' rest and meal break entitlements, finding that it depends on the specific facts and circumstances of the employment arrangement.

Recently media reported on advice Franks Ogilvie provided to Kaipara District Council. The following is our statement on the matter.

The Supreme Court, in a two part judgment, determined customary rights in the foreshore and seabed in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.