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Plan Change 120 – what is actually happening?
Auckland Council publicly notified Plan Change 120, its "new and improved" residential intensification and natural hazard risk managem…
27 February 2026
Guide to litigation in New Zealand
In New Zealand, there is a national court system for formally determining disputes between commercial parties. This document is a hig…
23 February 2026
Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill shake up and why it matters
Since taking office in November 2023, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has been keen to make her mark on the…
20 February 2026
Climate change and sustainability: What's changed and what's on the horizon for New Zealand in 2026
After a summer break of beach days, coastal walks and barbeques, many of us will have returned to work with a renewed appreciation for…
20 February 2026
James Sandilands named Buddle Findlay Coach of the Year at 63rd Halberg Awards
We're thrilled to announce that James Sandilands has been named Buddle Findlay Coach of the Year at the 63rd ISPS Handa Halberg Awards…
17 February 2026
From spam to brand power: Elevating email with BIMI
What is BIMI? Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) is the new kid on the email block – think of it as a VIP pass for yo…
17 February 2026
Employment Relations Amendment Bill progresses through Parliament
The Employment Relations Amendment Bill passed its second reading on 10 February 2026, with the third reading commencing this week. T…
17 February 2026
Opportunity for consultation: Verification pathway for new medicine applications
Medsafe is inviting submissions on the proposed rules (secondary legislation) and accompanying guidelines for the new "consent by veri…
17 February 2026
Labour's capital gains tax: time to think ahead
Labour's proposed capital gains tax (CGT) is back on the agenda ahead of the 2026 election. The policy would apply a flat 28% tax on…
16 February 2026