
Following the success of the 2025 inaugural one, the Property Disputes Conference is back for 2026.
View the FULL PROGRAMME BROCHURE here.
Property disputes are an inevitable part of today’s complex property landscape — but navigating them effectively requires more than just technical knowledge.
The Property Disputes Conference 2026 brings together leading practitioners to unpack a range of common challenges across residential, commercial, and investment property matters. With a strong focus on pragmatic solutions, this half-day programme delivers actionable insights on preventing, managing, and resolving disputes.
From procedural guidance and emerging legal developments to real-world dispute strategies, each session is designed to equip you with tools you can apply immediately in practice. Whether you’re advising clients, managing risk, or resolving conflicts, you’ll leave better prepared to handle property disputes effectively and with confidence.
Caveats – Procedural Matters and How to Get Them Right
A practical guide to using caveats effectively, covering key procedural requirements, timeframes, and common drafting pitfalls to help protect clients’ property interests.
Lease Disputes – PLA Notices through to Relief Applications
An end-to-end walkthrough of lease disputes, including termination processes, relief applications, court considerations, and cost implications.
Investment Properties: Funding, Control & Shareholder Misalignment
Explore how funding structures and governance issues can trigger disputes, with a focus on identifying risks early and applying practical tools to avoid shareholder conflict.
Clause 10 in Practice: When to Use It, When to Avoid It, and What It Really Costs
A real-world look at clause 10 compensation claims, examining actual costs, delays, and strategic considerations, including when alternative avenues like the Disputes Tribunal may be more effective.
Property Disputes Committee – Cost-Effective ADR
An overview of the Property Disputes Committee and how it provides a streamlined, cost-effective pathway for resolving contractual disputes through binding determinations.
Panel Discussion: Topical Issues and Recent Cases
A dynamic discussion on current trends, emerging risks, and recent case law shaping property practice, with insights from experienced practitioners.
In alphabetical order
Janey Haringa | Principal, JH Law
Tina Hwang | Director, Queen City Law
Fiona Jack | Senior Associate, Edmonds Judd
Sean McAnally | Barrister, FortyEight Shortland Barristers
Robbie Muir | Registrar-General of Land, LINZ ∣ Toitū Te Whenua
Todd Whitcombe | Director, Whitcombe Law Property Law Specialists
Tina Hwang, Director, Queen City Law
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