Our partners Michael Loan, Mei Fern Johnson and Daniel Minhinnick have authored the New Zealand chapter of the Legal 500 Renewable Energy Comparative Guide 2026.
The chapter provides a practical overview of renewable energy law and practice in New Zealand. It covers key areas including regulatory frameworks, government incentive schemes, major project contracts and foreign investment considerations. It also considers the influence of global initiatives such as COP26, and highlights the challenges and opportunities shaping New Zealand’s renewable energy sector.