Employers can use surveillance technology in the workplace, but they must ensure respect for the privacy of their staff.

Article recommends individual farmers to make submissions in relation to proposal document for healthy waterways.

NZ has a first-class regulatory regime for food safety, as seen in the inquiry into Fonterra's Whey Protein Concentrate.

The House rises on 31 July 2014 in the lead-up to the election and all Bills before the House will automatically lapse.

The constitutional review reported back with an overall recommendation to keep discussing NZ constitutional arrangements.

Major policy changes proposed by the Government in 2019 will affect the six most commonly utilised work visa categories.

The fundamental and challenging aspect of partnership visa applications is relationship evidence that must be provided.

New Insolvency Practitioners Bill proposes licensing framework where insolvency practitioners would require a license.

RIANZ had a victory under the new file sharing provisions of the NZ Copyright Act against an internet account holder.

Mortgagee sales offer a chance to buy a cheaper property but require thorough due diligence before signing the contract.

Brief explanation of the 3 year plan which aims to remedy some of the challenges in the construction sector.

Commercial landlords should note the recent High Court decision which has implications for paying incentives to tenants.

These standards will resolve differences in planning rules implemented by regional councils and territorial authorities.

An 'or nominee' buyer could lose all rights to claim against a building inspector if the building inspection is wrong.

The Independent Hearings Panel is continuing to make progress towards the proposed Replacement Plan becoming operative.

When purchasing a property, obtaining a Land Information Memorandum (LIM) report from the council is strongly recommended.

As well as particular issues to review, the Tax Working Group has a broad mandate to look at New Zealand's tax system.

When a public holiday like Waitangi Day falls on a Saturday, it gives rise to a number of different workplace scenarios.

It may be difficult to determine when employees are entitled to an alternative day off for working on a public holiday.

The Bill will ensure that overseas persons will not be able to buy existing houses or other pieces of residential land.