The government has announced that from 1 July 2025 all government agencies must use woollen fibre products in the construction and refurbishment of government buildings – where practical and appropriate. We look at the implications.
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While providing accommodation for employees can support recruitment and retention, it also creates legal obligations that employers must manage carefully. We take a closer look.
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In our latest Property Briefs we explore: Healthy home standards compliance from 1 July 2025; Sunset clauses – the new bill introduced into Parliament; and Real estate agent commission – claim or not to claim?
Are you buying or selling land (with or without a home on the section)? If so, it’s important to have an accurate understanding about your tax obligations and whether GST will be applicable to your transaction.
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If you are buying a property and intending to live in it, one of the first things that you should ensure is that the property is being sold with vacant possession. We explore what this means.
On 31 March 2025, the government introduced into Parliament a reform package making major changes to New Zealand’s financial services landscape. Included in the reform package is the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill.
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With this 2025 Budget and despite worldwide geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions, the minister has indicated New Zealand’s fiscal outlook will gradually recover, despite an initial period of retraction.
Taking a closer look at the threat of American tariffs; Employer Obligations around Mental Health; and the Consumer Guarantees Act vs. the Fair Trading Act.
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The government aims to modernise the Arms Act 1983. The overhaul is the fourth phase of a commitment to reform the firearms regulatory system following on from three previous phases implemented after the 2019 Christchurch mosque shooting.
Shearing the love
The government has announced that from 1 July 2025 all government agencies must use woollen fibre products in the construction and refurbishment of government buildings – where practical and appropriate. We look at the implications.
Understanding workplace accommodation and service tenancies
While providing accommodation for employees can support recruitment and retention, it also creates legal obligations that employers must manage carefully. We take a closer look.
Property briefs
In our latest Property Briefs we explore: Healthy home standards compliance from 1 July 2025; Sunset clauses – the new bill introduced into Parliament; and Real estate agent commission – claim or not to claim?
GST and land transactions
Are you buying or selling land (with or without a home on the section)? If so, it’s important to have an accurate understanding about your tax obligations and whether GST will be applicable to your transaction.
Vacant possession
If you are buying a property and intending to live in it, one of the first things that you should ensure is that the property is being sold with vacant possession. We explore what this means.
Business briefs
We take a look at the latest commercial law headlines that could impact your business.
Major changes ahead for New Zealand’s financial landscape
On 31 March 2025, the government introduced into Parliament a reform package making major changes to New Zealand’s financial services landscape. Included in the reform package is the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill.
Budget 2025
With this 2025 Budget and despite worldwide geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions, the minister has indicated New Zealand’s fiscal outlook will gradually recover, despite an initial period of retraction.
Over the Fence
Taking a closer look at the threat of American tariffs; Employer Obligations around Mental Health; and the Consumer Guarantees Act vs. the Fair Trading Act.
Firearms Reform 2025
The government aims to modernise the Arms Act 1983. The overhaul is the fourth phase of a commitment to reform the firearms regulatory system following on from three previous phases implemented after the 2019 Christchurch mosque shooting.