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Contracting for agile projects webinar
Many (if not most) ICT projects these days involve some form of agile methodology. For those involved in drafting and negotiating cus…
7 October 2022
Without prejudice privilege in the spotlight
The Evidence Act 2006 (the Act) provides for the confidentiality of communications that take place to try to resolve a dispute (s 57).…
5 October 2022
Law firm consortium wins Auckland Light Rail bid to help shape city’s future
Following a competitive procurement process, Buddle Findlay is pleased to be appointed as joint legal advisers alongside Simpson Grier…
29 September 2022
Charities Amendment Bill - ensuring a fit for purpose Charities Act 2005
The Charities Amendment Bill (the Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 21 September 2022 and passed its first reading on 28 September…
29 September 2022
Transitional provisions for, and controls over councils
As interested parties continue to dissect the Water Services Entities Bill (the Bill) that was introduced in June of this year, questi…
28 September 2022
National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land released
The National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL) was released on 18 September 2022 and will come into force on 17 Oc…
20 September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day Act
On 21 September the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day Act 2022 received Royal Assent. In addition to specifying that the Queen Elizabet…
20 September 2022
Retail Payment System Act 2022
Current status The Retail Payment System Act 2022 (the Act) establishes a new regulatory regime to govern New Zealand's retail paymen…
19 September 2022
A new pathway for complex urban developments
The term 'Specified Development Project' (SDP) has been popping up lately, with the Winton Sunfield development declined for assessmen…
1 September 2022