With the constantly changing legal environment of today, it is important to stay informed of all major developments. See here for articles on the latest news from our team of experts.
Navigating Employment Law Changes in 2025 & Beyond
Understand the impact of the latest employment law changes and what's on the horizon. Learn how they affect you and how Wynyard Wood can help.
Public Works Act Changes Spark Local Government Concern
Criticism grows over NZ’s public works act changes, with local government raising concerns about consultation, fairness, and legal rights.
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.
Will Housing Plan Changes for Auckland Affect You?
The aim of the Housing Plan Changes for Auckland is to intensify housing in areas where public transport investment is highest.
Wildlife Act Changes: What Developers Need to Know
The Government has amended the Wildlife Act to permit incidental harm to protected species during infrastructure projects.
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.
Northern Expressway Land Acquisition: What It Means for You
Impacted by the Northern Expressway land acquisition? Wynyard Wood provides legal advice on all matters related to the Public Works Act.
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.
Thirty-day Union Rule to be Scrapped from Employment Contracts
New Zealand Govt. to reform the thirty-day union rule, reshaping employment contracts and sparking debate over flexibility and worker protections.
Crackdown on Shady Builders: New Disciplinary Rules Announced
Tougher rules target shady builders: New disciplinary process ensures accountability for poor workmanship and better protection for homeowners.
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.
De-Banking: Can Political or Social Beliefs Lead to a Denial of Service?
This article critiques de-banking in New Zealand by spotlighting the Gloriavale case, questioning if banks can deny service due to controversial views.
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.
On demand loans and time limits
The Limitation Act 2010 is an important limit on liability claims, limiting them after the expiry of a time period. How that is calculated can be complex.
Equitable Liens Revisited
Podular (Francis v Gross) was appealed to the Court of Appeal ([2024] NZCZ 528). It came to a different view to that reached in the High Court.