Summary Judgement in Dispute Resolution and Debt Recovery
Resolve disputes faster with summary judgement—ideal for clear, undisputed debt recovery cases, avoiding lengthy court proceedings.
Summary Judgment in High-Value Mortgage Dispute
High Court grants $2.16m summary judgment in mortgage dispute, ruling guarantor’s defence lacked evidence of breach in mortgagee sale process.
How NZ Building Code Changes May Impact You
The NZ Government has frozen major building code changes for three years, aiming to improve certainty for builders, developers, and regulators.
NZ Government Has Foreign Investor Laws Under Review
NZ’s foreign investor laws may soon change, allowing wealthy overseas buyers to purchase high-value homes under revised investment thresholds.
Notable Government Policy Changes: July 2025
Government policy changes from July affect landlords, tenants, employers and beneficiaries with new Healthy Homes standards, KiwiSaver cuts and more.
Du Val Property Group Collapse: A Warning for the Property Development Industry
The collapse of the Du Val property group—one of the largest of its kind in recent memory—has sent shockwaves through New Zealand’s property and construction sectors.
New Zealand Tax Law Changes: Budget 2025 Breakdown
New Zealand's 2025 tax law changes aim to boost foreign investment and startup growth. Successful outcomes hinge on careful implementation and consultation.
Eligible investor: questions under the Fair Markets Conduct Act 2013
Exploring FMCA’s eligible investor exception, certification requirements, FMA’s 2022 concerns and its High Court review request.
Health and Safety Law Changes to Reshape Director Roles
Discover how New Zealand's health and safety law changes shift compliance burdens and reshape company directors’ roles.
Joint ownership of shares
Shares are a form of property and so they can be owned jointly, that is more than one person can own the same share or shares.
How should artistic copyright be handled by the Property Act?
What happens to artistic copyright if an author or artist is in a personal relationship with another, and the relationship breaks down?
Directors’ duties in light of the Mainzeal decision
The Supreme Court has released its decision against Mainzeal’s former directors after a decade-long legal battle. What does it mean for directors?