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The Law Lowdown – SPRING 2026
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Can you Trust a Five-star Review?
Online reviews have become an important part of the way we shop. Whether we are choosing a restaurant, booking accommodation or buying a product online, a string of five-star reviews can make all the difference. A recent case provides a timely reminder that those reviews need to be genuine. In
When a Contracting-out Agreement affects an Estate: Rimmer V Wilton
A recent Supreme Court decision has highlighted an important connection between relationship property agreements, wills and what happens when someone dies without a will. In Rimmer v Wilton [2026] NZSC 122, the Court considered whether a surviving partner could receive the benefits provided to her under a contracting-out agreement and
Earthquake-prone Building Rules are Changing – But What Does Your Lease Say?
New Zealand’s earthquake-prone building rules are heading for a major overhaul, but commercial landlords and tenants may find that changing the legislation is only part of the story. The Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill has passed its second reading and is currently before Parliament at the Committee of the Whole
Goodbye Holidays Act: A New System for Employee Leave is Coming
For many employers, payroll staff and employees, the Holidays Act 2003 has long had a reputation for being one of New Zealand’s more difficult pieces of employment legislation. Its replacement is now on the way. The Employment Leave Act 2026 received Royal assent on 6 August 2026 and will replace
The Law Lowdown – WINTER 2026
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