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What Is A Conjunction Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business in New Zealand, it’s pretty normal to find yourself juggling relationships at the...
6 Jan 2025
Is Your Business Compliant With Your Modern Award? (2026 Updated)
If you employ staff in Australia (or you’re a New Zealand business expanding across the Tasman), “modern awards”...
6 Jan 2025
Do Your Employees Have The Right To Work In New Zealand? (2026 Updated)
Hiring your first (or fiftieth) team member is exciting - but it also comes with some legal admin...
6 Jan 2025
Accessing Government Information: Know Your Rights (2026 Updated)
Whether you’re running a business, dealing with a council issue, applying for a licence, or simply trying to...
6 Jan 2025
Creating A Mentally Healthy Business During COVID-19 (2026 Updated)
COVID-19 has changed the way many New Zealand businesses operate - not just in terms of supply chains,...
6 Jan 2025
What Happens To My Employees When I Sell My Business? (2026 Updated)
Selling your business is a big moment. You’ve built something valuable, and now you’re ready to move on...
6 Jan 2025
Seconding Your Employees? You Need A Secondment Agreement (2026 Updated)
Secondments can be a win-win: your employee gets development opportunities, your business strengthens relationships with clients or partners,...
6 Jan 2025
What Regulations Affect Your Corporation? (2026 Updated)
Running a corporation in New Zealand can be exciting - but once you’re incorporated, you’re also operating in...
6 Jan 2025
How To Exclude Liability For Negligence In A Contract (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, you’ve probably had this moment: you’re about to sign a customer contract, supplier...
6 Jan 2025
Need A Data Processing Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If your business uses third parties to store, handle, analyse or otherwise “process” personal information, a Data Processing...
6 Jan 2025
Worried About Privacy Complaints? How To Make Sure Your Business Is Prepared (2026 Updated)
Most business owners don’t set out to “get privacy wrong”. Usually, it’s the opposite - you’re trying to...
6 Jan 2025
An Employer’s Guide To Garden Leave (2026 Updated)
You’ve just received notice from a key employee that they’re resigning - or you’re in the middle of...
6 Jan 2025
Need A Software Reseller Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve built (or sourced) a great software product, partnering with resellers can be one of the fastest...
6 Jan 2025
What Is The Difference Between Terms Of Use And Terms & Conditions? (2026 Updated)
If you run a website, app, or online store, you’ve probably seen businesses link to both “Terms of...
6 Jan 2025
Do You Really Need To Wait For Your Client To Sign Your Contract? (2026 Updated)
You’ve done the proposal, had the calls, agreed on price and scope, and you’re ready to start. Then...
6 Jan 2025
What Are Contractor Terms and Conditions? (2026 Updated)
If you’re hiring contractors (or working as one), you’ve probably seen “terms and conditions” mentioned on quotes, proposals,...
6 Jan 2025
Access Request Forms And Privacy: Why Are They Important? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business in New Zealand, chances are you’re collecting some form of personal information every...
6 Jan 2025
Is It Legal To Have Workplace Cameras And Surveillance? (2026 Updated)
It’s completely normal to want more visibility over what’s happening in your workplace. Maybe you’ve had stock go...
6 Jan 2025
Casual Worker Leave Entitlements (2026 Updated)
Hiring casual staff can be a great way to stay flexible - especially if your busy periods change...
6 Jan 2025
The Importance Of Workplace Policies And Staff Handbooks (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business in New Zealand, you’ll probably spend a lot of time thinking about customers,...
6 Jan 2025
Why You Need A Lawyer To Review Your Statement Of Work (2026 Updated)
If you’re about to sign a Statement of Work (SOW), it probably feels like you’re close to the...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Force Majeure Clause In Business Contracts? (2026 Updated)
Most business owners don’t think about “worst case scenarios” when they’re signing a new contract. You’re focused on...
6 Jan 2025
When Would I Need A Privacy Consent Form? (2026 Updated)
If your business collects personal information (even something as simple as a name and email), you’ve probably wondered...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Supply & Install Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If your business supplies products and installs them (or you’re paying someone else to do both), a handshake...
6 Jan 2025
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