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When a millisecond matters: An update on facial recognition technology and the Bunnings' ruling for New Zealand organisations
An Australian tribunal decision has confirmed that even momentary or transient processing of personal information can constitute 'coll…
15 June 2026
Competition law reform moves a step closer
Proposed changes to New Zealand’s competition law have completed the select committee stage of the Parliamentary process, bringing ref…
12 June 2026
Labour's capital gains tax: What is your property worth on Valuation Day (1 July 2027)?
This article is the third in our series on Labour's proposed Capital Gains Tax (CGT), announced in October 2025. You can access our e…
11 June 2026
Updated AML/CFT Identity Verification Code of Practice released
A newly updated Identity Verification Code of Practice 2026 (IVCOP) has been approved under section 64 of the Anti-Money Laundering an…
10 June 2026
Advertising Standards Code updates: Two weeks left to have your say
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is consulting on updates to the Advertising Standards Code, with submissions due by 22 June…
9 June 2026
Buddle Findlay welcomes two senior associates
Buddle Findlay is delighted to welcome senior associates Annie O'Connor and Man Sum Chiu to the firm. Annie O'Connor re-joins the…
9 June 2026
Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill passes its third reading
On 28 May 2026, the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill (Bill) passed its third reading in the House and is expected…
3 June 2026
KiwiSaver rate increase: What dual-contributing employers need to know
From 1 April 2026, the default compulsory employer KiwiSaver contribution rate increased from 3% to 3.5%, with a further increase to 4…
2 June 2026
Fair Trading Act reform: Select committee submissions open
The Fair Trading Amendment Bill (the Bill) has been referred to select committee, with submissions due by 16 July 2026. The headline-…
2 June 2026