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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
The OPC's Phase 1 inquiry: Does the Privacy Act need to change?
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) has today released the findings of Phase 1 of its inquiry into the December 2025 Manage M…
27 May 2026
Ready, set, go: Head Start pathway for Simplifying Local Government
Councils have been put on notice that the reorganisation and rationalisation of New Zealand's local government system is happening. T…
26 May 2026
How fast is fast-track? Decision timeframes under the FTAA
The Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (FTAA) introduced a streamlined approvals pathway for infrastructure and development projects of reg…
26 May 2026
Infrastructure contracts and cyber security: Time to address the missing link
New Zealand's Cyber Security Strategy 2026-2030, released in February 2026, sets as a key priority of strengthening the cyber security…
26 May 2026
Buddle Findlay advises Gentrack on its acquisition of Factor (Prospero Energy Limited)
Buddle Findlay is pleased to have advised NZX/ASX listed Gentrack Group Limited in connection with its acquisition of New Zealand-foun…
19 May 2026
Court of Appeal decision balances the scales for carrying out upgrades to cross-leased properties
In Liow v Martelli [2026] NZCA 101, the Court of Appeal has confirmed that the long-standing Smallfield v Brown test – which for over…
18 May 2026
AML/CFT reform: Significant regulatory and structural changes to AML/CFT
Two significant amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime have passed their third…
18 May 2026