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FMA releases discussion paper on New Zealand's custody regime
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has released a discussion paper on its review of New Zealand's laws and market practices relatin…
24 June 2026
Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill Select Committee update
On 16 June 2026, the Education and Workforce Select Committee reported back on the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, recommend…
19 June 2026
Labour's CGT: Valuation Day, lock-in and compliance
This article is the fourth in our series on Labour's proposed Capital Gains Tax (CGT), announced in October 2025. In our previous art…
18 June 2026
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