In the latest “Property Briefs” article, we highlight two court cases involving property disputes: a right of way driveway easement dispute and a cross-lease redevelopment dispute.
The revised Law Association Agreement for Sale and Purchase features new warranties for building work and unaltered forms, updated finance and OIO conditions, and altered compensation claims.
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Modern developers use residents’ societies, unit titles, or land covenants to manage new subdivisions. We take a closer look at the benefits and challenges of each type of agreement.
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Taking a look at Budget 2026, including the focus on a return to surplus by 2028-29, and major spending on health, education, infrastructure, and fuel cost relief.
A closer look at anticipated changes within the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, focusing on reduced compliance for small firms and new critical risk standards
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We take a look at: the new biosecurity action plan from the Ministry of Primary Industries; a new ‘gateway test’ to determine whether an individual is an employee or a contractor in terms of employment law; and Wills and Enduring Power of Attorney – and the importance of both for the rural sector.
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The government has announced important changes to KiwiSaver that will make it easier for farmers and rural workers to use their KiwiSaver to buy their first farm. These reforms acknowledge the unique way in which farms are owned and operated in New Zealand.
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WorkSafe New Zealand has promised greater attention to safety in the agricultural sector when it announced the new four-year ‘Statement of Intent’ on 4 December 2025.
Understand the critical differences between an agreement to lease and a deed of lease in New Zealand commercial property, including assignment rights, bank financing requirements, and the importance of formalising day-to-day management obligations.
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Property briefs
In the latest “Property Briefs” article, we highlight two court cases involving property disputes: a right of way driveway easement dispute and a cross-lease redevelopment dispute.
Revised Law Association Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate
The revised Law Association Agreement for Sale and Purchase features new warranties for building work and unaltered forms, updated finance and OIO conditions, and altered compensation claims.
Structuring your development and considerations for buyers in new subdivisions
Modern developers use residents’ societies, unit titles, or land covenants to manage new subdivisions. We take a closer look at the benefits and challenges of each type of agreement.
Budget 2026
Taking a look at Budget 2026, including the focus on a return to surplus by 2028-29, and major spending on health, education, infrastructure, and fuel cost relief.
Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill
A closer look at anticipated changes within the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, focusing on reduced compliance for small firms and new critical risk standards
Business briefs
Updates on NZ unconscionable conduct enforcement, foreign investment reform, new privacy rules, and key employment law changes.
Over the fence
We take a look at: the new biosecurity action plan from the Ministry of Primary Industries; a new ‘gateway test’ to determine whether an individual is an employee or a contractor in terms of employment law; and Wills and Enduring Power of Attorney – and the importance of both for the rural sector.
KiwiSaver changes open the door to first farm ownership
The government has announced important changes to KiwiSaver that will make it easier for farmers and rural workers to use their KiwiSaver to buy their first farm. These reforms acknowledge the unique way in which farms are owned and operated in New Zealand.
WorkSafe’s heightened focus on farm safety
WorkSafe New Zealand has promised greater attention to safety in the agricultural sector when it announced the new four-year ‘Statement of Intent’ on 4 December 2025.
An agreement to lease and a deed of lease
Understand the critical differences between an agreement to lease and a deed of lease in New Zealand commercial property, including assignment rights, bank financing requirements, and the importance of formalising day-to-day management obligations.