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Buddle Findlay announces two new partners for 2025
Buddle Findlay is delighted to announce the appointment of two new partners, building depth and expertise across its corporate and com…
1 January 2025
Buddle Findlay promotes two to special counsel and two to senior associate in 2025
Buddle Findlay is delighted to announce that as of 1 January 2025, Alex Chapman and Anna Wishart have been promoted to special counsel…
1 January 2025
Water services legislation introduced, submissions due on 23 February 2025
As the year draws to a close, and while New Zealand's 67 territorial authorities are continuing to work through development of their w…
20 December 2024
De-banking in the spotlight - Court of Appeal clarifies law related to the exercise of a contractual discretion
In its recent decision of Bank of New Zealand v The Christian Church Community Trust & Ors, the Court of Appeal has clarified the New…
19 December 2024
Gene Technology Bill is referred to Health Select Committee
The much-anticipated Gene Technology Bill passed its first reading on 17 December 2024. The Bill, which is set to replace parts of th…
19 December 2024
Government repeals the Therapeutic Products Act and provides a welcome clarification for the dietary supplement industry
The Therapeutic Products Act (TPA) (which was passed by the previous Government last July) has now been repealed – the Therapeutic Pro…
19 December 2024
Fast-track Approvals Bill passes third reading
The Fast-track Approvals Bill (Bill) has been passed, and will now be prepared for Royal assent to become an Act of Parliament. The pu…
18 December 2024
MBIE consulting on KiwiSaver and climate-related disclosures changes
The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has announced consultation on proposed changes to aspects of New Zealand's capital marke…
18 December 2024
From the boardroom to the frontline: ground-level awareness is key to risk management
The conviction of former Ports of Auckland (POAL) CEO, Tony Gibson, for failing to fulfil his due diligence obligations under the Heal…
18 December 2024