Mind your business: What happens when an employer uses an employee’s personal information?
A recent decision by the Human Rights Review Tribunal (the Tribunal) provides a noteworthy reminder of the importance of privacy rights and obligations in the workplace. In BMN v Stonewood Group Lim...
Public consultation on NZS 3916:2025 and NZS 3917:2025
Public consultation on the draft DZ 3916 Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering – Design and construct and DZ 3917 Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering – F...
Court of Appeal rules Gloriavale’s challenges to BNZ decision to close its account are not seriously arguable
Background
BNZ made the decision to close the accounts of 16 entities associated with the Gloriavale Christian Community following a decision by senior management that this action was appropriate give...
Government unveils ‘Invest New Zealand’ agency to position NZ as premier FDI destination
Yesterday, the Prime Minister Rt Hon Christopher Luxon announced the Government’s plan to establish a new foreign investment agency, as part of his ‘State of the Nation’ speech in Auckland. We...
Construction insurance cover: Sky UK Ltd v Riverstone Managing Agency Ltd
Parties to a building contract usually take out insurance to protect the contract works from damage from unintended events such as vandalism or a flood. The policy is intended to cover the cost of r...
Have you updated your Will since becoming a parent? The importance of nominating a Testamentary Guardian
For parents, preparing a Will or Deed that appoints a testamentary guardian is an important step to ensure the well-being of your children if you die.
A testamentary guardian is a person who after a p...