Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Bill Legislation to streamline land acquisition for critical infrastructure projects, the Public Works (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment…
Facial recognition trial compliant with Privacy Act The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) released in May the findings from its inquiry…
Government Announces Two New Seasonal Work Visas In an effort to address ongoing labour shortages during peak seasons, the New Zealand Government…
Government increases probate threshold for estates Law firms around the country have received the good news that the Government has finally…
When are the granny flat laws changing? A bill was introduced to Parliament on 22 May 2025 to reduce the time and…
Student Visa Work Rights As part of the government’s International Education Going for Growth Plan, Immigration New Zealand (INZ)…
Changes to the Parent Resident Visa Category Immigration New Zealand is making small but significant changes to the Parent Resident Visa category,…
Understanding the Deposit when Purchasing a Property When purchasing property in New Zealand, you’ll encounter two key terms: the bank deposit and…
Sam and Grace have been promoted! Celebrating Two Well-Deserved Promotions at Pier Law At Pier Law, we take pride in recognising…
Labour Inspectorate’s nationwide clampdown The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Labour Inspectorate has revealed that, as part…
Right to repair legislation passes first reading Right to repair legislation passes first reading in a significant win for advocates including Consumer…
What happens to estate assets if you die without a Will? There are many misconceptions surrounding the process for winding up a deceased’s affairs. Many people…
