Part 4 of the RMA Bill sets out how the one-off independent hearing process for the Auckland Unitary Plan will work.

The article outlines recent local government reform, with particular focus on the new development contributions regime.

The key theme of increased central government direction for local planning matters has been retained in the Bill.

The FMA was justified in deregistering Vivier to strengthen the integrity of New Zealand's FSP registration system.

Organisations and individuals are increasingly focusing on positive social and environmental change from the investments.

Changes to collective bargaining and to the duty of good faith are at the heart of the package of proposed amendments.

ASIC has identified weaknesses in Initial Public Offering (IPO) practices in Australia, which may relate in New Zealand.

While the MOU is useful, the lack of clarity around the roles of the two regulators remains.

NZX has released the first of what will be annual reports into its enforcement and monitoring activities.

Three New Zealand court decisions helpfully illustrate the legal frameworks which can apply when disputes arise with overseas business partners.

The new Rules, which apply to agents, branch managers and salespersons, further refine the consumer focus of the Act.

As of 31 July, Councils face financial penalties for missing key Resource Management Act deadlines.

This judgment provides a useful clarification of the boundaries of the Minister's responsibilities under the MPP.

Commerce Minister Simon Power has announced the reappointment of David Jones as chair and Colin Giffney as deputy chair of the Takeovers Panel.

Listed companies in New Zealand should consider improving the timeliness and focus of their annual shareholder meetings.

NZ Commerce Committee report has found that most of the holes in the regulatory net have already been filled.

NZX Regulation granted a class waiver and ruling to clarify and simplify the transition process to the new listing rules.

Parliament has passed fit-out pool legislation that will allow owners of commercial buildings to deduct 15 percent of the cost of their buildings as a proxy for the cost of fit-out in certain circumstances.

Freezing orders can be used to stop debtors from spending or hiding assets which are under claim.

Stronger consumer credit protections are proposed in the new Credit Contracts and Financial Services Law Reform Bill.