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New frontier in contractual interpretation
The recent Supreme Court decision Bathurst Resources Ltd v L & M Coal Holdings Ltd (Bathurst Case) is poised to mark a turning point in contract interpretation. In addressing an enduring...
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Fatigue in the workplace
As we proceed well into the throes of winter it’s that time of year...
Proposed Otago RPS notified – submit by 3 September
Otago Regional Council (ORC) has notified its Proposed Otago Regional Policy Statement (RPS), which...
10 solicitors move up in mid-year promotions
Lane Neave is delighted to announce 10 mid-year promotions of our top-performing solicitors. The...
No jab, no job: authority to determine justifiability
It is arguably the (employment law) question of 2021: can employers terminate their employees...
Employment Law reform: what’s changed and what’s on the horizon?
2021 is shaping up to be a big year for changes to employment law....
Buying or investing in New Zealand business: update
In news welcomed by overseas businesses looking to expand into New Zealand, the Government...
Private Wire Power Purchase Agreements explained
While Private Wire Power Purchase Agreements (PWPPA) have enjoyed popularity overseas, they have to...
Crossing the ditch: it’s not all bubbly  
Ever since the long-promised Trans-Tasman travel bubble became a reality on 19 April 2021,...
Overseas investment regime update
Over the past few years, we have seen broad reforms of the New Zealand...
24 July 2021 – save the date
Employers and employees finally have a concrete date to work with. The Holidays (Increasing...
Room for improvement to parental leave laws
As I guiltily drop my 14-month-old off in the “Crawlers Room” at preschool (she...
10 days of sick leave: it’s official
The Holidays (Increasing Sick leave) Amendment Bill has now been passed, officially increasing employees’...
Twists and turns – Mainzeal provides important lessons to directors
The judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal in the ongoing proceedings between the...
Fair Pay Agreements, coming soon to a workplace near you
On 7 May 2021, the Government announced the much anticipated Fair Pay Agreement (FPA)...
New public holiday: Matariki
There has been some controversy over Labour’s newest addition to the public holidays list:...
Case update: visa holders must be treated in good faith by their employers
A recent Employment Relations Authority (Authority) case has highlighted the importance of employers acting...
D-Day for employers of migrant workers
Today, INZ has released some further information in relation to the Accredited Employer Work...
Rounding up the change(s)
We’ve been getting queries from employers about any major legislative changes they need to...