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IPP3A Guidance is here
Following on from consultation earlier this year, on Tuesday the Office of the Privacy Commissioner issued final guidance regarding th…
5 November 2025
Significant changes signalled in the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill
On 3 November 2025 the Government introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill. On its face the Amendment Bill's focus is on im…
5 November 2025
Buddle Findlay Partner Jennifer Caldwell recognised as one of Australasian Lawyer's Elite Women
Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer's annual Elite Women special report celebrates the achievements and hard work of women in the legal…
3 November 2025
1,000 days on from the Auckland floods – how will Plan Change 120 achieve growth while still protecting Auckland's people and properties?
It has been just over 1,000 days since the Auckland anniversary weekend floods and today marks the day that public submissions open on…
3 November 2025
Australia's social media minimum age regulatory guidance published
Australia's eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) has recently published regulatory guidance (Guidance) to support age-restricted social medi…
23 October 2025
Select Committee reports back on two of three financial services reform bills
On 20 October 2025, the Finance and Expenditure Committee (FEC) published its reports on the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Ame…
23 October 2025
Government to narrow scope of climate-related disclosures and strengthen visibility in investments in unlisted assets
The New Zealand Government has announced significant reforms to the climate-related disclosures regime (CRD Regime), which will reduce…
22 October 2025
Wellington City Council successfully defends challenge to decision to demolish City to Sea Bridge
Buddle Findlay is pleased to have assisted Wellington City Council (the Council) with its successful defence of an application brought…
21 October 2025
Buddle Findlay partner Sarah McEwan appointed to Takeovers Panel
We are proud to announce Buddle Findlay partner and Board member Sarah McEwan has been appointed as a member of the New Zealand Takeov…
20 October 2025