Insight / General Business & SMEs Navigating AI, security and cyber washing for New Zealand businesses Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way New Zealand businesses operate, offering new efficiencies, insights and capabilities. Read more
Insight / General Business & SMEs Navigating trade marks in business sales and purchases Business sales and purchases (Transactions) are complex processes that involve a range of financial, legal and strategic considerations. One critical component that often gets overlooked in the whirlwind of high-stake Transactions, are the trade marks. Read more
Insight / General Business & SMEs New Biometric Processing Privacy Code has implications for NZ businesses Earlier this month, the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner introduced the Biometric Processing Privacy Code (Code). The Code is set to come into force on 3 November 2025, although businesses already undertaking biometric processing activities have until 3 August 2026 to comply. Read more
Insight / General Business & SMEs Navigating the world of not-for-profits Kiwis are known for their generosity when giving to charities and New Zealand consistently ranks highly in studies as one of the most generous nations per capita. This helps explain why there are so many charities in New Zealand – over 28,000 are registered according to the Department of Internal Affairs. Read more
Insight / General Business & SMEs Don’t let a breakup break up your business When it comes to talking business and considering risk, often the last thing that comes to mind is what might happen to the business if a personal relationship ends. While it might not be front of mind, it is still an essential consideration as New Zealand relationship property law can turn a business into a battleground in the event of separation. Read more
Insight / General Business & SMEs A director’s dilemma: to guarantee, or not to guarantee? It is becoming increasingly common for directors to provide personal guarantees (PGs), guaranteeing a company’s obligations. Whether the guarantee is to secure a lease, obtain funding for working capital or reassure a supplier, the terms of each guarantee will differ, but the underlying principle remains the same – a personal commitment to ensure the satisfaction of the company’s obligations, often including repayment of the company’s debts. Read more
