Wellington Landlord in Legal Crosshairs | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Eight Wellington-based companies linked to landlord Matthew Ryan are now under interim receivership after a bitter property dispute with his ex-partner — a move Ryan fiercely denies, calling his businesses solvent and claiming he’d have won the legal battle if given time to respond. While receivers aim to preserve assets and settle debts, Ryan is already appealing the court’s order. His legal troubles extend far beyond property: he faces serious charges including strangulation, threats to kill, and unlawful firearm possession — all of which he denies — with trial looming later this year or…