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Statutes Amendment Bill passes final reading
The Statutes Amendment Bill passed its final reading on 20 November 2025. Upon Royal assent the Statutes Amendment Act 2024 (the Act)…
24 November 2025
Who’s the real Shady? Eminem vs Swim Shady trade mark battle and pop culture branding lessons for New Zealand businesses
What is happening in the Eminem v Swim Shady dispute? Eminem has launched legal action against the Australian beach brand Swim Shady….
24 November 2025
Government announces major changes to Fair Trading Act penalty regime
The Government has announced that penalties for breaching the Fair Trading Act are to be significantly increased. This follows a stro…
19 November 2025
Supreme Court upholds the Court of Appeal's decision that Uber drivers are employees
The Supreme Court's decision released on 17 November 2025 concerned the question of whether four Uber drivers are employees under s 6…
18 November 2025
The Buddle Findlay and Halberg Career Experience programme: Q&A with Liv Fountain
Since 2019, Buddle Findlay has welcomed students from the Halberg Youth Council for work experience via the Buddle Findlay & Halberg C…
6 November 2025
The Buddle Findlay and Halberg Career Experience programme: Q&A with Joseph Tebbutt
Since 2019, Buddle Findlay has welcomed students from the Halberg Youth Council for work experience via the Buddle Findlay and Halberg…
6 November 2025
The Buddle Findlay and Halberg Career Experience programme: Q&A with Toby Ireland
Since 2019, Buddle Findlay has welcomed students from the Halberg Youth Council for work experience via the Buddle Findlay & Halberg C…
6 November 2025
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