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4 March 2026

Employment Relations: Changes Now In Place

What you need to know about the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 (the Act) came into force on 20 February 2026.

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2 March 2026

Changes to the Overseas Investment Act 2005

The changes to the Overseas Investment Act (the Act) will take place from 6 March 2026. The main point from this is that investors can now buy properties for over $5 million in certain circumstances.

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19 February 2026

Resource Management Act Update

The Government has recently announced plans to replace the Resource Management Act 1991 with two new acts that distinguish between land-use planning and natural resource management, while placing greater emphasis on safeguarding private property rights.

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13 February 2026

Changes to LIM Report regulations

  What is a LIM Report?A Land Information Memorandum (LIM) Report is an official document issued by your local council.

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13 February 2026

Incorporated Societies - Act now before it’s too late

  Incorporated societies have less than two months to take action to ensure they continue operating legally under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (2022 Act).

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10 February 2026

Contracting Out Agreements - A Smart Choice

Fact  If you have been married, in a civil union or in a de facto relationship with your partner for more than three years, then you are in a relationship which qualifies for equal sharing of relationship property under New Zealand…

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