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We produce a range of articles, legal publications and resources on a wide range of legal subjects and hot topics critical to our clients needs. These include briefings on key legal issues, newsletters on practice areas and industry developments via the below headings.

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Consultation is now open on the most significant changes to NZS 3910 since 1987. For the last 14 months, a committee of government agencies and construction and infrastructure organisations appointed by Standards NZ have been reviewing the NZS3910:2013 Conditions of contract for building and civil More »
The market for resale art in New Zealand continues to grow and expand – 2021 saw it double in worth from the previous year. In response to the growing market and overseas trade agreements, the New Zealand Government has introduced the Resale Right for Visual Artists Bill (the Bill), a scheme More »
The Privacy Act places obligations on businesses and organisations that collect personal information to keep the information safe and secure, and to use and share it appropriately. Those obligations continue even where the personal information has been passed on to a third party service provider ( More »
Immigration New Zealand has recently announced several positive changes that are important to accredited employers. This article provides information about what has changed, the occupations which now provide a pathway to residence, as well as information for employers to be aware of. What are the More »
A wider prohibition against the misuse of market power now applies, after amendments to section 36 of the Commerce Act 1986 (the Commerce Act ) came into effect early last month. This article sets out an overview of the amendments and a summary of conduct that is at increased risk of breaching More »
The McLean Institute at Christchurch intends to promote a private Bill, the “McLean Institute (Trust Variation) Bill” (the Bill ), by petitioning the House of Representatives that the Bill be introduced into the House. A copy of the Bill will be available for inspection without fee More »
Often, when people are charged with an offence, they will seek advice from a criminal lawyer, but not from an immigration lawyer. Below, is an overview of how a criminal conviction can affect a visa and what to do next. When is a temporary visa holder potentially liable for deportation? A temporary More »
In the aftermath of a natural disaster, whether an earthquake, flood, storm, or something else, one of the main concerns is usually property. Is my home and my place or work safe? The stickers that are placed on properties aim to give some comfort about that, but what do they actually mean? Rapid More »
Recent extreme weather events like the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle have devastated many communities in the North Island of New Zealand, causing loss of life and widespread damage and destruction to property. One of the areas of concern for people in the aftermath may be the implications More »
Whether you call it flexi, hybrid or remote working, now that people are generally less worried about Covid-19, should employers still bother to implement and support this process? Below we discuss some of the benefits to including this as a staple in your organisation structure. Mutual respect and More »

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