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New and amended RMA National Direction documents announced
On 12 December 2025, the Ministry for the Environment updated the National Direction under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), wit…
19 December 2025
Legal claims against estates explained
A person fortunate enough to amass some worldly possessions has the testamentary freedom to bequeath their assets in their will as the…
18 December 2025
Select Committee reports back on Online Casino Gambling Bill
The Select Committee has reported back to Parliament following its consideration of the Online Casino Gambling Bill (Bill). The Bill…
17 December 2025
Unfair cancellation terms – Commerce Commission case highlights risks
New Zealand's unfair contract term regime had its tenth birthday this year but there have still not been many cases under the regime,…
17 December 2025
Flagship overseas investment reforms passed
The Overseas Investment (National Interest Test and Other Matters) Amendment Bill passed its Third Reading under urgency on Friday 12…
16 December 2025
Buddle Findlay advises Stevenson Aggregates on successful application under Fast-track Approvals Act
Buddle Findlay is proud to have advised Stevenson Aggregates on its successful substantive application under the Fast-track Approvals…
12 December 2025
Government announces plan for 4% council rates cap
Reflecting ongoing concerns about the cost of living and the Government's drive to require councils to focus on "core services", the G…
11 December 2025
Select Committee reports on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill – new insights
The Education and Workforce Committee has reported back to Parliament following its examination of the Employment Relations Amendment…
10 December 2025
Bill introduced to reform New Zealand competition law
Proposed changes to the Commerce Act to "lift the bar" on merger control and provide more certainty for competitor collaboration have…
10 December 2025