Humble Right of Way gets all the way to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of New Zealand is preparing to issue its judgment in the case of Wimax New Zealand Limited (Wimax) v Fuge, a long running neighbour dispute concerning the…
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Good News for Business with the Western Bay of Plenty Regional Deal
The Regional Deal and the bigger picture The 2026 Western Bay of Plenty Regional Deal (Regional Deal) is more than an infrastructure announcement. It is a clear statement that the…
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Building a More Sustainable Kiwifruit Workforce
The Government has announced a significant package of proposed reforms to New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme, aimed at simplifying the scheme while strengthening protections for workers. The changes…
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Time For A Fresh Look at Your Charity’s Governance Foundations
For many charities, governance documents only come out when something changes—or when something goes wrong. A recent change to the Charities Act 2005 gives registered charities a clear reason to…
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The Growth Advantage: Why Stronger Plant Variety Rights Matter
Innovation deserves protection Every successful horticultural variety has a long story behind it, often involving years of breeding, testing, investment and commercial judgement. Developing new plant varieties requires specialised expertise…
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The New Privacy Rule You Can’t Ignore
Requirements for Indirect Collection of Personal Information under IPP3A The Privacy Act 2020 regulates the collection, use and handling of personal information by agencies in New Zealand. An agency can…
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The Governance Challenge for Family Businesses
Family-owned businesses are a significant part of the Bay of Plenty economy, particularly in the kiwifruit industry and other horticultural sectors. Many are multi-generational businesses and represent both a family’s…
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Small Share Deals Can Carry Big Consequences
A recent High Court decision is a useful reminder for founders, directors and shareholders that the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA) is not just something for large public capital…
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Buying or Selling a Business? Understanding Purchase Price Adjustments
You have agreed to buy or sell your business for $3,000,000 and settlement is approaching. The buyer pays, and the seller receives $3,000,000 on settlement, correct? Not necessarily. In many…
READ MORECan Your Neighbour Really Say No?
A New Approach to Structural Alterations of Cross-Lease Flats While freehold land remains the most common and preferred type of title in New Zealand, cross-lease titles continue to be prevalent…
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