This act introduces some significant changes which will affect all lenders providing consumer credit in New Zealand.

Businesses must monitor social media pages to ensure that users do not publish false, misleading or deceptive comments.

Where employees are subject to garden leave provisions in employment agreements, extra restraint clauses may not fly.

The article discusses recently proposed new legislation, discussion papers and other consultations in New Zealand.

Landlords and tenants both have things they need to consider when looking at renting a written off house.

The big intellectual property issues surrounding the Rugby World Cup centre on the Major Events Management Act (MEMA). Essentially this legislation is designed to help organizers protect the interests of sponsors who fund the hosting of such events.

Having considered submissions on the Bill, the Justice Select Committee has recommended that the Privacy Bill be passed.

This Variation tightens controls on farming and related activities which could put water quality and quantity at risk.

This Amendment Bill aims to create a housing market with prices shaped by, and make homes more affordable for, NZ buyers.

The movements that have taken place since the Christchurch earthquakes echo Pericles' concept of active citizenship.

Employers should be extremely careful when attempting to terminate an agreement under a 90 day trial period provision.

SR found to have mislead & deceived customer in relation to the Buy Another House option in their insurance contract.

A new Trusts Act replaces the Trustee Act 1956 to make the law more accessible to trustees and beneficiaries of trusts.

Employers should review all hiring and employment practices and processes to ensure they are not unlawfully age biased.

Employers who provide an express contractual indemnity should consider the scope and the circumstances of the indemnity.

Having enduring powers of attorney and a well-drafted will in place is important for every adult, whatever their age.

Pharmac is consulting on its proposed framework and for its new roles in funding hospital medicines and medical devices.

The article is a summary of bills currently before Parliament and consultations on legal issues currently underway.

Trustees are often confronted with requests for information from beneficiaries concerning the administration of a trust.

Chief executives and managers set the workplace tone and culture, and lead from the top in terms of appropriate conduct.