The introduction of a high-income threshold under the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 represents a fundamental shift in how dismissal is assessed under New Zealand employment law. Employees earning above the statutory threshold (currently set at $200,000 per annum) are now excluded from bringing a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal, or for unjustified disadvantage arising… Read More.

Significant changes to employees’ leave entitlements have recently been enacted by Parliament– but there’s no need to panic yet; the changes will only take effect two years after the Employment Leave Act 2026 (Act) receives Royal Assent. While the new Act is unlikely to significantly affect workplaces where workers are salaried and work regular hours,… Read More.

When buying or owning property with someone else, it is easy to focus on the practical details and overlook how the ownership is recorded. However, the way a property is owned can have important consequences later on, particularly when it comes to estate planning and what happens after an owner passes away. How you own… Read More.

Subdivisions can create new opportunities for sale or development, but they involve a structured process of approvals, technical work, and legal steps. Here’s an overview of how it all comes together. Subdivision is the process of dividing a parcel of land or a building into two or more lots, or changing existing boundaries, commonly for… Read More.

New Zealand’s proposed shift from joint and several liability to proportionate liability under the Building Amendment Bill 2026 (Bill) in the building sector has attracted plenty of discussion. Most of it, so far, has focused on litigation – how will claims be structured, how will proceedings run, and whether claimants will be worse off without… Read More.