Matthew Hague
Matthew Hague is a defense lawyer based in New Zealand, recognized for his expertise in legal matters and his ability to present compelling arguments in court. He represented Liz Gunn during her appeal, successfully arguing that the District Court misinterpreted the law regarding her actions at Auckland Airport.
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Recent news mentions
Matthew Hague, acting for Batchelor, said today his client accepted and had given evidence that he received support from Grenon.
Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation case - Jim Grenon funding and website story in spotlight
New Zealand· 2025-12-18
Matthew Hague is Batchelor's lawyer questioning Peter Williams in court.
Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation case – former TVNZ presenter Peter Williams takes stand in support of Jim Grenon-funded Batchelor claimNew Zealand· 2025-12-16
Matthew Hague suggested that the most likely charges could be attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Is Andrew Coster a bad man or a bad cop? - Heather du Plessis-AllanNew Zealand· 2025-11-15
Lawyer Matthew Hague has represented many defendants at court martial and described the SCE as a mix between a prison and a barracks.
What life at Burnham Military Camp’s detention centre will look like for attempted spyNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
Defence lawyer Matthew Hague said a conviction and the publicity of the case carried a significant consequence in and of itself.
Christchurch soldier Manu Smith sentenced to two months in military prison for filming girlfriend without consent during sexNew Zealand· 2025-06-12
Smith’s lawyer, Matthew Hague, told the panel that his client denied all the charges.
Court martial for Christchurch soldier, Manu Smith, accused of covertly filming women during sexual encountersNew Zealand· 2025-06-09
Hague argued that the District Court judge had misinterpreted the law in finding Gunn guilty.
Liz Gunn’s Auckland Airport assault conviction overturned by High CourtNew Zealand· 2025-02-13
