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MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Welcome to the MinterEllisonRuddWatts" podcast library. Here you will hear from some of New Zealand’s leading lawyers on the latest trends, topics and issues impacting New Zealand businesses today.

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19:12

Tech Suite | Bitcoin to bricks: Cryptocurrency...

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2026/04/19

Send us your feedback In this episode, Financial Services Partner Jeremy Muir and Property Senior Associate Victoria Tatam consider how cryptocurrency can be used in New Zealand real property transactions, discussing the legal, practical and conveyancing issues that can arise when real estate meets blockchain technology. [00:49] Jeremy and Victoria discuss the growing interest in cryptocurrency property transactions in New Zealand, explaining how digital currencies such as Bitcoin, although ...

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25:20

Election 2026 | Social media, employment consequences...

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2026/04/16

Send us your feedback In this episode of the Election 2026 podcast series, Senior Associate Mark Calderwood is joined by Partner Megan Evans and Special Counsel Daniel Fielding to unpack how political expression on social media is regulated in an election year, and the legal risks that can arise in both the public and private sectors. [01:04] Mark sets the scene for a likely surge in political content online as the election approaches, and why employees and employers alike should be thinking...

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17:29

Tech Suite | Know when to let go: Data retention in...

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2026/03/29

Send us your feedback In this episode, privacy law specialists Richard Wells and Suzy McMillan consider the legal framework governing data retention and destruction and how organisations can strike the right balance between regulatory compliance and commercial practicality in the age of big data. [00:37] Richard and Suzy talk about the growing challenges organisations face in a data driven era, where the temptation to store information indefinitely can lead to significant privacy, security, ...

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13:18

Tech Suite | Modernising payments in New Zealand: A...

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2026/03/17

Send us your feedback In this episode, Banking Senior Associate Emma Geard, speaks with Philip Bruno, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at ACI Worldwide, about payments modernisation – what it is, why it matters for New Zealand right now, and the global lessons that can help guide successful implementation. [01:14] Emma and Philip discuss ACI Worldwide's global role in payments modernisation, including its work providing payments infrastructure software and services to banks and central bank...

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25:16

Election 2026 | Show me the money: Political...

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2026/03/10

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13:55

Tech Suite | Fast track or false start? Navigating...

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2026/03/01

Send us your feedback In this episode, Partner Richard Wells and Senior Associate Sarah Redding from our Corporate and Commercial team discuss Heads of Agreement (HOA) and Letters of Intent (LOI), examining why parties turn to them, what can go wrong, and steps to take to ensure these preliminary documents work for you, rather than against you. [01:09] Richard and Sarah explain how HOAs and LOIs function as preliminary documents, typically used in situations where there is commercial urgency...

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17:08

Tech Suite | What insurers want to know about their...

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2026/02/15

Send us your feedback In this episode, Technology Partner Tom Maasland and Litigation Partner Andrew Horne examine AI through an insurance risk lens, discussing what insurers are most concerned about, how those concerns are evolving, and what professional firms and businesses need to do to stay insurable as AI use becomes mainstream. [01:07] Tom and Andy reflect on how recent insurer conversations have shifted from traditional cyber security concerns to AI taking centre stage, with insurers ...

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14:18

Tech Suite | Legal privilege meets artificial...

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2026/02/02

Send us your feedback In this episode, Technology Partner Tom Maasland is joined by Senior Associate Oliver Sutton from our Litigation team to examine how the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is affecting the application of legal privilege. [01:20] Oliver outlines the three most common forms of legal privilege encountered in practice: solicitor client privilege, litigation privilege, and privilege for settlement negotiations, explaining the fundamental interplay with confidenti...

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22:30

Election 2026 | Jumping Ship: Waka-jumping,...

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2026/01/29

Send us your feedback In the first episode of our new Election 2026 series, Litigation and Public Law Partner, Briony Davies, Special Counsel Daniel Fielding and Senior Associate Mark Calderwood, explore New Zealand’s waka jumping legislation and what it means for MPs under the MMP system. They explain how an MP’s seat can be vacated, how the courts have interpreted proportionality, and why legal challenges to party decisions are so difficult to sustain. [01:40–03:40] Briony introduces the t...

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21:14

Unpacking the Holidays Act

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2025/12/16

Send us your feedback In this follow up episode, Partners Gillian Service and Megan Evans, discuss the Holidays Act reform. They explore why the reform is significant, what operational changes employers should prepare for, and how these changes aim to simplify compliance and reduce litigation. From hours-based leave accrual to mandatory pay statements and the introduction of leave compensation payments, Gillian and Megan provide practical insights and highlight key challenges businesses may ...

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16:45

Tech Suite | Reconnecting with ChatGPT: The evolution...

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2025/12/16

Send us your feedback In our final episode for 2025, Technology Partner Tom Maasland reconnects with ChatGPT, now powered by GPT-5.2, to explore the rapid evolution of conversational AI and its potential impact on the legal landscape. Join us for a festive and engaging discussion on what the future holds for law and technology with one of our most thought-provoking guests. [01:31] Tom dives into this interview explaining the premise of the episode to ChatGPT-5.2 and the audience. ChatGPT-5.2...

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14:04

Sustainable Impact: Air New Zealand's sustainability...

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2025/12/07

Send us your feedback In this episode, Sustainability Leader and Partner Holly Hill sits down with Matt Connolly, Air New Zealand's Sustainability Lead for Energy Transition, to explore the airline's leading initiatives including its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) trial, climate-related transition plan, next generation aircrafts, and fuel optimisation. [01:14] Holly and Matt discuss that aviation is inherently unsustainable because it relies on burning fossil fuels, making it a major source...

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21:57

Tech Suite | Powering up with V2G technology

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2025/11/30

Send us your feedback In this episode, Technology Partner Kate Cruickshank sits down with Buddhika Rajapakse, Associate Director at Concept Consulting, to explore the untapped potential of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology in New Zealand and discuss the key findings from the recently released multi-client report Powerful Potential: New Zealand’s Vehicle-to-Grid Opportunity. [01:14] Kate and Buddhika consider the fundamentals of bi-directional electric vehicle (EV) charging and why EV batterie...

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13:56

Tech Suite | Supporting smooth business transitions

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2025/11/16

Send us your feedback In this episode, Partner Tom Maasland and Senior Solicitor Abbey James from our Technology team unpack Transitional Services Agreements (TSAs), a critical yet often overlooked component of business transitions, offering both legal and practical insights to help navigate them with confidence. [00:50] Tom and Abbey discuss the fundamentals of TSAs, explaining what they are, the services they typically cover, and how they help buyers “keep the lights on” and maintain busin...

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25:14

Tech Suite | Game on: Legal essentials for creative...

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2025/11/02

Send us your feedback In this episode, Partner Kate Cruickshank, and Special Counsel Lauren Archer from our Technology team, discuss how to structure a gaming development studio for long-term success, protect its intellectual property (IP), and leverage opportunities to adapt games into films. [01:11] Kate and Lauren discuss why business structure matters from the outset for creative ventures. Lauren explains that while there’s no single correct business structure, choosing the right one ear...

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19:19

Tech Suite | Face value: Privacy insights on Facial ...

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2025/10/19

Send us your feedback In this episode, privacy experts Richard Wells and Suzy McMillan take a close look at the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) in New Zealand. They evaluate a recent report from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) on Foodstuffs North Island’s (Foodstuffs) FRT trial, highlighting key insights for organisations considering the future use of this technology. [02:30] Suzy explains what FRT is and how it works by mapping and comparing facial features to creat...

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13:37

Tech Suite | Cryptocurrency law: Navigating...

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2025/10/05

Send us your feedback In this episode, Financial Services Partner Jeremy Muir speaks with Litigation Senior Associate Oliver Sutton about the legal complexities of cryptocurrency enforcement, offering their insights on how legal institutions are responding to the unique challenges posed by decentralised digital assets. [01:18] Jeremy and Oliver begin by addressing the jurisdictional “million-dollar question” of which laws govern cryptocurrency disputes. They note that traditional principles,...

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11:01

Trusted Insights | Understanding tax residency in New...

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2025/09/15

Send us your feedback For show notes and additional resources visit minterellison.co.nz/podcasts

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10:43

Trusted Insights | Understanding property acquisition...

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2025/09/15

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10:55

Trusted Insights | Navigating the Active Investor...

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2025/09/11

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