Since we published the Winter 2026 edition of Commercial eSpeaking, the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and will come into force on 1 April 2027.
The Employment Leave Act 2026 became law on 6 August 2026. It heralds the biggest changes to the administration of employee leave since the Holidays Act was passed in 2003, more than 20 years ago. The legislation, however, is not due to take effect until 6 August 2028, so there is plenty of time for employers to prepare.
Most people would never expect a Do It Yourself will, bought from a stationery shop to end up before a High Court judge.... a recent case that shows how a seemingly small mistake in a will can have significant consequences after the will-maker dies.
The Law Commission recently reviewed the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (PPPR Act). This legislation governs how decisions are made for adults who lack capacity and can no longer make some decisions for themselves.
On 26 March 2021, John Bracken was convicted of New Zealand’s largest GST fraud having fraudulently obtained $17,311,262.29 in GST refunds over a period of four years.
Directors are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the business.
The relationships between neighbours in a subdivision and the rules, regulations and the way these are enforced have evolved significantly from handshakes and agreements over the fence.
There are a plethora of court cases involving property disputes. We highlight two cases – an easement issue and a cross-lease dispute that may resonate with property owners.
The majority of property sale and purchase agreements are recorded on The Law Association of New Zealand’s (TLANZ) Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate. TLANZ recently released the fourth revision of the Eleventh Edition of the Agreement for Sale and Purchase (ASP).
The government's broader approach could therefore be characterised as a 'meat and veg now, dessert later' strategy to economic management.
