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Sunshine and Water – Commerce Commission releases Foundational Information Disclosure Decision for Wellington Water

Earlier this year, the Government announced it was accelerating Local Water Done Well for the Wellington Region.  On 15 May, Wellingto…

13 August 2025

Update

Brie-ware the bubbles: How geographical indications protect champagne and cheese

With the ink well and truly dry on the New Zealand–European Union Free Trade Agreement (Agreement), it’s clear that cheese and other p…

13 August 2025

Update

Avoca-do or avoca-don’t: Making the right call on plant rights

A new avocado variety, the “Harricado" has made headlines.  Discovered by Nelson’s Harry Pearson, the Harricado apparently boasts a cr…

8 August 2025

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High Court disallows privilege in without prejudice communications and orders restitution to a party to an illegal contract

In May 2025, the High Court issued its judgment in MB Technology Ltd v Orbis Blockchain Technologies Ltd.  The case involved a dispute…

7 August 2025

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The Biometrics Processing Code is here

Following several years of consultation, a Biometrics Processing Code 2025 (Code) has been released under the Privacy Act 2020.  Organ…

6 August 2025

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Commerce Commission announces final decision on interchange fee regulation

The Commerce Commission (Commission) has announced its final decision to introduce a new pricing standard which will significantly red…

18 July 2025

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Buddle Findlay assists Pioneer Energy Group on strategic investment by Tōtara Energy

Buddle Findlay is pleased to have advised Pioneer Energy Group Limited Partnership on its recent transaction involving a significant i…

17 July 2025

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Key insights into the new Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill – What employers and employees need to know

The Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill (Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 17 June 2025.  As foreshadowed in several speeches by…

16 July 2025

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Changes to the Local Government Act incoming

The Government has introduced the Local Government (Systems Improvement) Amendment Bill, which is intended to make changes to council…

15 July 2025

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