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56th ISPS Handa Halberg Awards finalists announced
As a key sponsor of the Halberg Foundation (the Foundation), Buddle Findlay would like to congratulate all of the finalists for the 56th…
10 January 2019
Depositor Protection in New Zealand
As part of the phase two review of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act, New Zealand is having its first formal public debate on whether t…
30 November 2018
Doing business in New Zealand
Buddle Findlay is a leading New Zealand corporate law firm, offering comprehensive legal services to both public and private companies on…
4 April 2019
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Legal update on litigation and dispute resolution – August 2019
The Court of Appeal in Kidd v van Heeren [2019] NZCA 275 and [2019] NZCA 352 exercised its powers under rule 7.48 of the High Court Ru…
20 August 2019
When is a fixed term unlawful?
The requirements for fixed-term employment agreements often catch employers out. To stay on the right side of the law, employers must…
19 August 2019
Partner Miriam Andrews discusses diversity
Buddle Findlay partner Miriam Andrews was interviewed by Brett Rose from Hydrogen Group about diversity and inclusion as part of their…
19 August 2019
Future proofing our small towns
Much has been said about the Three Waters Review and the system-wide challenges facing local councils in the context of three waters i…
16 August 2019
Legal update on insolvency law – August 2019
In Robt. Jones Holdings Limited v McCullagh [2019] NZSC 86, the Supreme Court unanimously held that it is unnecessary for a liquidator…
16 August 2019
Searching for greener pastures
The Government has today released a proposed national policy statement for highly productive land. The National Policy Statement for…
14 August 2019
Blue skies or grey clouds - Why joint ventures fail
Joint ventures, whether incorporated or unincorporated, can work very well to facilitate two or more businesses joining forces, combin…
9 August 2019
The Buddle Findlay & Halberg Career Experience programme
The Halberg Foundation (the Foundation) has a vision of an inclusive New Zealand, founded on Sir Murray Halberg's belief that all peop…
8 August 2019
'Acute’ changes to triangular employment relationships
Organisations that use workers provided by labour hire agencies or specialist contractors will need to be mindful of the implications…
5 August 2019