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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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For many years, partners of work visa holders have been able to apply for unrestricted (open) work visas based on their relationship to Essential Skills Work Visa holders and, more recently, Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) work visas. This is about to change. Where did this change come from? More »
The question of whether AI should be able to own intellectual property (IP) rights is a complex and controversial one that has yet to be fully resolved by the legal system. Currently, the prevailing view is that IP rights such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights are only granted to natural More »
If a bullying complaint is received, what are a school’s obligations? From the outset, schools should have documented policies and processes that emphasise their commitment to preventing bullying, detailing the expectations of employees at work, how concerns should be raised and how More »
The devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle and other recent extreme weather events has caused widespread damage and distress. One of the many sectors significantly impacted is the construction sector with flooded and damaged sites, equipment and materials, access issues and significant workforce More »
The Government has announced a Recovery Visa to assist with the response to the recent extreme weather events, which have recently hit the North Island. Who is eligible? This visa is intended for people coming to New Zealand for a short period of time to assist with: Providing emergency response; More »
Submissions on the Companies (Directors Duties) Amendment Bill have now closed and the Bill is now undergoing Select Committee Review. The Amendment Bill aims to modernise the current Act with certain corporate governance practices. Purpose of the Companies (Directors Duties) Amendment Bill The More »
The Grocery Industry Competition Bill (Bill) was introduced under urgency on 21 November 2022. The Bill seeks to regulate actors in the retail grocery industry, with the aim of improving efficiency and increasing the level of competition between grocery retailers. The Bill has been referred to the More »
The Timaru District Council (TDC) publicly notified the proposed Plan on 22 September 2022, which sets out the planning framework for the management of activities and effects in Timaru district, including subdivision, development and built form. Despite the replacement legislation currently in More »
Residents' Associations fall under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 changes. The new Act looks to modernise and regulate the law relating to incorporated societies, which will have a big impact on all existing incorporated societies, particularly Residents' Associations. Three key More »
Click here for a useful overview of the new Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) bargaining process, which breaks down the steps from initiation through to validation of a FPA . The Fair Pay Agreements Act 2022 has now come into force, representing the biggest change to employment law in 20 years. The first More »

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