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Expert determination as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism
Expert determination is a contractual process where parties agree to appoint an independent person – usually with specialist understan…
9 May 2025
RBNZ releases response to the Deposit Takers Core Standards consultation, and terms of reference for its 2025 capital review
In May 2024 the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) opened consultation on the Core Standards: Capital, Liquidity, Depositor Compensati…
8 May 2025
High risk of not responding in high definition: Commerce Commission action against LG staff for deleting messages
The scope of the Commerce Commission's (the Commission) powers, and willingness to take decisive action against recalcitrant individua…
7 May 2025
Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 – Discussion Document and public consultation period
As part of the Government's Going for Growth policy which is aimed at boosting Aotearoa New Zealand's economic growth and productivity…
6 May 2025
Charities: Golden opportunity
The Government's recent proposal to modify the tax rules for charities has been a topic of significant debate and scrutiny. The propo…
2 May 2025
Submissions open on IPP 3A draft guidance
With the Privacy Amendment Bill progressing steadily through Parliament, many agencies will be considering how they will comply with t…
2 May 2025
Overview of recent employment, health and safety changes
Strengthening penalties for wage theft in New Zealand: Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill Wage theft is one of the most common…
29 April 2025
Two Buddle Findlay senior solicitors named in NZ Lawyer's Future Legal Leaders 2025
Buddle Findlay is proud to share senior solicitors Brooke Marriner and Laura Elliot have been named in the cohort of NZ Lawyer's Futur…
22 April 2025
Diving into the Local Government (Water Services) Bill
The Local Government (Water Services) Bill (Enduring Arrangements Bill) continues to make its way through the Parliamentary process; s…
15 April 2025