Insight / General Business & SMEs Re-registering under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022: what you need to know Incorporated societies in New Zealand are currently transitioning to a new legislative framework under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (2022 Act). Read more
Insight / General Business & SMEs Modern Slavery law looks likely by end of 2026 With the recent fast-tracking of the Modern Slavery Bill, the introduction of a modern slavery reporting regime for New Zealand has become much more likely. The Bill outlines a regime similar in many respects to that already in effect in Australia, although with significantly more penalties attached. Key points of the Bill are outlined below. Read more
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
