Inside:
- Budget 2026 – Securing New Zealand’s future says the Minister of Finance
- Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill: Expected to be enacted in the spring
- Business briefs: Commerce Commission – unconscionable conduct; Overseas Investment Act 2005 reform; New obligations for business collecting personal information for third parties; Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 – key changes
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- WorkSafe’s heightened focus on farm safety: Development of Approved Codes of Practice
- Kiwisaver changers open the door to first farm ownership: Good news for rural workers
- Over the fence: Biosecurity overhaul – Employee v contractor – Wills and EPAs: Essential for the rural sector
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- Taxing the business income of charities: Inland Revenue proposal unlikely to proceed
- Trustees taking on liabilities of the trust: Can they be held personally responsible?
- Death, properties and prenups: The Rimmer case has changed the rules – for the meantime
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- Structuring your development and considerations for buyers in new subdivisions
- Revised Law Association Agreement for Sale and Purchase for Real Estate: Become familiar with changes
- Property Briefs: Right of way easement – Cross lease disputes
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- Trustee decision-making: How much weight should settlors’ directions carry?
- Cleared for take-off: Using your drone the right way
- Navigating redundancy: Understanding the legal process for employers
- New Zealand Superannuation beneficiaries: Overseas travel
- Postscript: Contacting the Office of Privacy Commissioner – Resource Management Act 1991 overhaul