Weather Events, Known Risks and Neighbour Liability A recent High Court decision is likely to have implications for rural landowners, orchard owners, developers and anyone responsible for land affected by…

A faster transition, but not an immediate repeal of the RMA There are two new Acts that will replace the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA): the Planning Bill, which regulates…

Parliament has just passed New Zealand’s most significant shake-up of resource management law in 35 years. The new Planning Act and Natural Environment Act will replace the Resource Management Act…

New Zealand’s population is ageing rapidly, and a newly released government report recommends significant changes to ensure aged-care services remain sustainable and accessible in the future.  Read the report here: …

Subdivision can be an effective way to unlock the value of your property, whether your goal is to sell part of your land, build additional dwellings, create investment opportunities, or…

The Supreme Court of New Zealand is preparing to issue its judgment in the case of Wimax New Zealand Limited (Wimax) v Fuge, a long running neighbour dispute concerning the…

The Government has announced a significant package of proposed reforms to New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme, aimed at simplifying the scheme while strengthening protections for workers. The changes…

For many charities, governance documents only come out when something changes—or when something goes wrong. A recent change to the Charities Act 2005 gives registered charities a clear reason to…

Innovation deserves protection Every successful horticultural variety has a long story behind it, often involving years of breeding, testing, investment and commercial judgement. Developing new plant varieties requires specialised expertise…