ArticleGovernment Introduces The COVID-19 Traffic Light SystemThe government of New Zealand announced that the country will move to a new traffic light system beginning 2 Dec. 2021.New ZealandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleGovernment Support For Businesses To Vaccinated WorkforceNew measures introduced to help protect workplaces and workers from COVID-19New ZealandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticlePre-Departure Tests Required For EntranceThe government of New Zealand will introduce new entrance requirements effective 7 Jan. 2022. Travelers, including the fully vaccinated, will be required to provide...New ZealandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleCOVID-19 - Construction - Working at alert level 3 - Non-essential construction workThere are new construction standards and protocols to ensure that the health and safety risks of Covid-19 are mitigated.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleThe Low-down From New ZealandWe take a look in this episode at business in New Zealand and, in particular, businesses that are struggling to get back up and running smoothly after COVID. WorldwideCoronavirus (COVID-19)Ius Laboris
ArticleCOVID-19: Urgent measures taken to avoid or delay insolvencies - Important changes to the Companies Act 1993These measures should support Government efforts to cushion the economic impact and support businesses, jobs and income.New ZealandCorporate/Commercial LawWynn Williams
ArticleCOVID-19 Restriction ChangesOn Oct. 28, 2021, the government of New Zealand announced the phased easing of several border restrictions, including reducing Managed Isolation Quarantine (MIQ)...New ZealandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleThree phases of the Red setting of the traffic light system, to manage the virusThe NZ Government moved into the Red setting of the traffic light system, to manage an expected wave of Omicron cases.New ZealandCoronavirus (COVID-19)Cavell Leitch
ArticleCan e-commerce create opportunities both nationally and internationally for New Zealand?E-commerce innovation may open up markets for the retail sector beyond the confines of New Zealand's physical stores.New ZealandCorporate/Commercial LawAnthony Harper
ArticleCOVID -19 - How plans to axe mortgage LVR restrictions will affect First Home BuyersThe Reserve Bank proposes to remove loan to value ratios (LVR) in reply to the economic downturn expected from COVID-19.New ZealandFinance and BankingCavell Leitch
ArticlePre-Departure Testing, Booster Shot Requirements And Changes To MIQ The government of New Zealand will adjust COVID-19 measures and change its re-opening plans. The following changes will take place beginning in 2022...New ZealandImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleSocial Responsibility In Advertising – COVID-19 UpdateIn our recent article, "COVID-19: It's Advertising as Usual in New Zealand", we commented on guidance published by New Zealand's Advertising Standards Authority ("ASA")...New ZealandMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentGlobal Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
ArticleHow does the construction and infrastructure sector respond to Covid and plans to regenerate?Investment in infrastructure may be more challenging with potential supply and labour shortages in a COVID environment.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionAnthony Harper
ArticleUpdate to Guidance regarding shared care arrangements of children at COVID-19 Alert Level 4As parents make decisions in the best interests of their children, they are now restricted to a two-bubble scenario.New ZealandFamily and MatrimonialCavell Leitch
ArticleCOVID-19 Pandemic: New Zealand To Introduce Temporary Safe Harbour And Business Debt Hibernation Laws For Directors And CompaniesThe economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has required governments around the world to provide temporary relief to companies and directors experiencing distress as a consequence of the pandemic.New ZealandCorporate/Commercial LawJones Day
ArticleFlyer beware – the employment implications of overseas travelThose planning on travelling within the NZ-Australia bubble should have contingency plans in case of a virus outbreak. New ZealandEmployment and HRBuddle Findlay
ArticleBuying and selling property during Alert Level 2Common questions and answers as to how buying and selling NZ properties works during Covid-19 Alert Level 2.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleCOVID-19 - Effects on local authorities and RMA processesDuring this pandemic, local authorities are encouraged to carry on (where essential or possible), and to work remotely.New ZealandCoronavirus (COVID-19)Cavell Leitch
ArticleNew Zealand's Immigration Policy And The Impact Of COVID-19This article briefly examines New Zealand's immigration framework, put on hold by the measures implemented in response to COVID-19, and the categories of foreign nationals who may now enter...New ZealandImmigrationIus Laboris
ArticleCOVID-19 – Buying and selling property during Alert Level 3In this article we answer several common questions as to how buying and selling properties works during Alert Level 3New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch