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Whakaari/White Island eruption

The eruption of Whakaari/White Island on 9 December 2019 was a tragedy. The last of the prosecutions brought by WorkSafe due to the eruption concluded on 31 October 2023. We look at the lessons landowners and company directors can learn from these prosecutions.

Gifford Devine - Trial vs probation period

Trial periods vs probation periods

We explain the differences between trial and probation periods to enable you to better understand your options.

Gifford Devine - Business Briefs - 2023

Business briefs

Inside: Lego wins trade mark dispute with Zuru; Start preparing for the Incorporated Societies Act 2022; ESG and directors: the Companies (Directors’ Duties) Amendment Act 2023 now in force

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New retention monies legislation gives better protection

The Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Act 2023 was passed on 5 April this year with the legislation coming into effect on Thursday, 5 October 2023.

Gifford Devine - Directorship Issues

Mainzeal decision

Taking on the responsibility of a directorship is not a decision to be taken lightly. For New Zealand directors, the magnitude of the director role has been hammered home with the decision of the Mainzeal case from the Supreme Court in late August

Gifford Devine - Business briefs

Business briefs

Update on construction contracts retention regime; New obligations for businesses offering Buy Now Pay Later; Large businesses may need to disclose payment practices

Gifford Devine - Business continuity planning

Business continuity planning

Serious weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle have increased the importance of businesses planning for the unexpected.

Gifford Devine - Budget 2023

Budget 2023

A commentary on the 2023 Budget delivered by the Minister of Finance on 18 May.

Gifford Devine - Commercial - Business Briefs

Business briefs

Employment Court rules four Uber drivers are employees; Facial recognition and the Privacy Act: balancing security and individual rights; Cartel conduct: Commerce Commission warns eight freight forwarding companies

Gifford Devine - Commercial - PPSR

What is the PPSR?

If you or your business leases or sells goods on credit terms, or if you have lent money to a third party, you should seriously consider registration on the PPSR in order to protect your business or yourself.