Rod has been practising law since 1982. He joined Wynyard Wood in 1985 and has been a partner since 1988.
As from the 1st of April 2023 Rod Ewen is stepping down from Directorship of Wynyard Wood Limited, after 35 years as a Partner and latterly a Director. The good news is that Rod will be staying on as a Consultant to Wynyard Wood Limited. Rod’s depth of experience and expertise will continue to be a valuable asset to our law practice.
Thank you, Rod, for all of your hard work, support and dedication, dating back over 4 decades. We are going to miss your energy and good humour around the Boardroom table but look forward to seeing you around the office in your new role as consultant.
Rod has had extensive experience in court and tribunal work and has been involved in general litigation, including employment law, family protection and testamentary promises claims, neighbour disputes, Trustee issues, construction law, resource management, debt collection and in his earlier years practiced family, criminal, and traffic court law.
Rod has a particular interest in civil disputes and employment law matters in which he acts for both employers and employees. He also is prepared to explore practical options when it comes to resolving disputes which if appropriate to the situation, may benefit from mediation assistance.
Rod was a keen competitive tennis player throughout his school years and played interclub after leaving college for the Remuera Rackets Club for 22 years. Rod has also played golf reaching a handicap of 8 but golf now takes second place to family commitments.
He enjoys reading, mainly biographies history, ancestry and scientific works. He has a large (and ever-increasing) Winston Churchill Collection of books and DVDs.
His wife has worked a qualified senior stormwater engineer (BE) and has worked extensively in private practice and also for regional and local councils. She now works for the Ministry for Environment (MFE) as a Public policy principal manager and has a Masters Degree in Public Policy.
Their three adult children’s various sports over the years have included rowing, orienteering, rugby, jujitsu, fishing, water-skiing and sailing.
