On 21 February 2026, the Employment Relations Amendment Bill became law, as the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2025 (Act). Here’s our take on the changes.

After separation, there are important timeframes that apply to dividing relationship property.

The Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill 2026 proposes changes to risk prioritisation, small PCBU obligations and compliance under HSWA.

Major reforms to the High Court Rules are reshaping how civil disputes progress, placing a stronger focus on proportionality, early disclosure, and more active judicial case management

Sweeping changes are coming to the way New Zealand plans and develops land, manages resources, and cares for the natural environment.

From mid-October 2025, significant changes to Land Information Memoranda (LIMs) will come into effect, reshaping how natural hazard information is disclosed to property buyers and owners.

Do you have a Will? When was the last time you updated it? September is National Wills Month in New Zealand, a timely reminder to ensure your estate planning is up to date.

The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Brooke van Velden, recently announced a suite of reforms to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) that Cabinet has agreed to progress. Further details regarding the reforms are expected over the coming months.

The Waitaki District Council has notified its Proposed District Plan (PDP), setting in motion a comprehensive overhaul of the district’s planning framework.

A competitive property market can put a lot of pressure on purchasers to enter into agreements without first seeking legal advice. Purchasers often do not know how many other offers a vendor has on the table and will want their offer to seem as attractive as possible.

On its 99th day in office, Cabinet approved the introduction of the Fast-track Approvals Bill (Bill) to the House for its First Reading. This Bill is intended to provide for a new fast-track consenting pathway that will be a ‘one-stop-shop’ for consenting and permitting processes for projects which have ‘significant national or regional benefits’.

“I don’t own anything of value, so I don’t need a Will.“

Amendments to the Fair Trading Act 1986 (Act) which are in force placed new obligations on businesses, including prohibiting unfair contract terms in standard form small trade contracts.

After 115 years the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 is ready to be replaced. On 5 October 2023, the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (the new act) came into force. But what does this mean for you?

Building a home is an exciting project but it can also be daunting! One way you can help with peace of mind is getting Todd Walker to review your building contract. At Todd Walker, we regularly advise clients on building contracts and we know them inside-out.

With the disruptions caused by COVID-19, many businesses have been pulling out their Terms of Trade, Terms and Conditions and other similar contracts.

At Todd Walker we have been so impressed by the amazing products and services listed on the Shop Local Facebook Groups.

Should directors of companies be protected to enable a company to be able to trade while insolvent during the COVID-19 outbreak?

As the construction industry continues to boom in Queenstown, it is important that all parties are aware of their rights under the legislation that governs the industry.