November 2025 What’s changing – and why it matters The Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025 has been finalised and took effect on 3 November 2025. It replaces the general Information Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act 2020 wherever automated biometric processing is used. Organisations already using biometric systems before that date have until 3 August… Read More.
November 2025 One of the most frequent questions we get asked by new clients is why do we need lawyers to investigate everything when we just agree? When couples separate or wish to make arrangements about how their property will be divided, having a lawyer is not just helpful, it is essential if you want… Read More.
September 2025 When it comes to talking business and considering risk, often the last thing that comes to mind is what might happen to the business if a personal relationship ends. While it might not be front of mind, it is still an essential consideration as New Zealand relationship property law can turn a business… Read More.
September 2025 The government’s Overseas Investment (National Interest Test and Other Matters) Amendment Bill (Bill) proposes significant reform to the Overseas Investment Act 2005 (Act) and is part of the Government’s broader economic strategy to promote global trade and investment. The Bill aims to reduce compliance costs and to streamline decision-making processes, while ensuring that… Read More.
September 2025 Auctions and deadline sales are popular methods to sell properties in South Canterbury and throughout New Zealand. This guide aims to help buyers understand these approaches and navigate the purchasing process. Auctions An auction is a public sale where the highest bid on a property above the reserve price ‘wins’, and the sale… Read More.
September 2025 Kiwis are known for their generosity when giving to charities and New Zealand consistently ranks highly in studies as one of the most generous nations per capita. This helps explain why there are so many charities in New Zealand – over 28,000 are registered according to the Department of Internal Affairs. If you… Read More.
September 2025 The Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Act 2025 came into force on 14 March 2025. This amendment allows for employers to be criminally prosecuted if it is established that they intentionally withheld wages, salaries or other monetary entitlements (such as the minimum statutory entitlements) from their employees. As a result, any wages disputes… Read More.
June 2025 Can you even remember why you got one? Did the neighbour have one? Maybe you heard about them at that school fundraiser? Or was it the TV – after all, everyone has a trust! Did it seem like a good idea at the time, but now…well, you never really understood it, you just… Read More.