Temporary Suspension of International Adoption Recognition Interim measures are being introduced in New Zealand to suspend the recognition of international adoptions…
Upcoming Changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa The New Zealand Government has announced significant changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident…
New Zealand’s first AI strategy New Zealand’s first strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI) was released by the Government in early…
Debanking Bill In May this year a Members’ Bill, the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment (Duty…
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…
