Construction projects rely on a healthy labour force and on materials and components often produced in another country.

Time is running out to register your interest in an EQC (Earthquake Commission) ex gratia payment for repair costs.

Anyone working in the fields of planning, consenting or enforcement will need to engage with the Bill.

Because of COVID-19 concerns, more New Zealanders will holiday from home, but they should still check their insurance.

Employers and employees need to be vigilant in a number of areas, to manage the risks arising from email communication.

Businesses that offer subscription-based services need to ensure that subscriptions are easy for users to cancel.

The Bill, which updates the Incorporated Societies Act 1908, has been been out for public consultation since 2015.

New law aims to penalise employers that owe wages to employees & intentionally do not pay them.

Employers should take note of several key situations that could impact their employment relationships with staff.

The decision marks the first time the Environment Court has grappled with section 70 of the RMA since it was amended by the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Act 2025.

PRA can apply to polyamorous relationships (relationships involving more than two consenting partners) where they contain two or more qualifying de facto relationships.

There is a certain complexity to the Orders, in particular the Protection Framework Order, that needs careful navigation.

Considers the impact of recent decision on the courts' treatment of the decisions made by local authorities when setting rates.

The decision helpfully traverses relevant legislation applying to longstanding stormwater drains on private property and provides councils with some comfort against private law claims.

New legislation to remove red tape and help the recovery of the regions affected by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle.

Adopting a similar trade mark to that of a competitor can be risky.

To survive the COVID-19 lockdown, landlords and tenants need to understand their respective obligations under the lease.

Government's two-pronged approach to streamline the building consent and inspection process.

The retentions regime in the Construction Contracts Act is a problem area, with varied compliance but proposed reforms.

Accessible Streets rule package seeks to improve the safety and efficiency of multiple types of transport.