Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for new zealand businesses.
How To Sign A Contract Using E-Signatures (2026 Updated)
Signing contracts used to mean printing, scanning, chasing someone for initials, and hoping the final version didn’t get lost in an email thread. These days, most New Zealand businesses use e-signatures (also...
6 January 2025
Terminating A Contract: What Do You Need To Know? (2026 Updated)
Most New Zealand businesses sign contracts every week - with customers, suppliers, contractors, landlords, and tech providers. And most of the time, things run smoothly. But when a deal stops working (late...
6 January 2025
How To Sign A Contract (2026 Updated)
Signing a contract can feel like a “big moment” in business - you’re committing money, time, and sometimes your reputation to a deal that (hopefully) helps you grow. But plenty of contract...
6 January 2025
Artists’ Guide To Commission Agreements (2026 Updated)
Taking commissions can be one of the most rewarding ways to build your creative career. You get paid to make work that’s personal, meaningful, and tailored to a real person or business....
6 January 2025
Vendor Finance Agreements: What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
Buying or selling a business is exciting, but let’s be honest - it can also be a bit intimidating when the money side doesn’t line up neatly. Sometimes a buyer has the...
6 January 2025
Need A Trail Book Sale Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re buying or selling a “trail book” (a book of ongoing commissions or recurring revenue), it can feel like a simple handover: agree on a price, transfer the relationships, and move...
6 January 2025
What Are Photographer Terms And Conditions? (2026 Updated)
When you’re running a photography business, the fun part is obvious: creating images your clients love. The not-so-fun part usually shows up later - when a client disputes your invoice, cancels last...
6 January 2025
A Guide To Customer Contracts (2026 Updated)
If you’re selling products or services in New Zealand, customer contracts are one of the simplest ways to protect your cashflow, your time, and your reputation. They help make sure you get...
6 January 2025
What Is A Consignment Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re selling products through another business (like a boutique, salon, gallery, or online marketplace seller), a consignment arrangement can be a smart way to grow without needing your own shopfront. But...
6 January 2025
What Is A Master Services Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re doing ongoing work for clients (or engaging suppliers to support your business), it’s normal to feel a bit uneasy about where the “rules” of the relationship actually sit. Maybe you’ve...
6 January 2025
Working With Affiliates: What An Affiliate Agreement Means (2026 Updated)
Affiliate marketing can be a great way to grow your sales without hiring an in-house marketing team or paying big upfront ad costs. But the legal side matters. When you’re paying commissions,...
6 January 2025
What Is Fraudulent Misrepresentation? (2026 Updated)
Most business owners are pretty comfortable with the idea that “everyone needs to be honest”. But when a deal goes wrong, the legal question is usually much more specific: was someone misled...
6 January 2025
Electrical Service Agreements: How Do They Work? (2026 Updated)
If you’re an electrician, electrical contractor, or a business that regularly engages electricians, you’ll know the job doesn’t start and end with the tools. It also starts with clear expectations. An electrical...
6 January 2025
What Is An Endorsement Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re partnering with an influencer, athlete, content creator, or even a well-known local figure to promote your business, you’ll usually want an endorsement agreement in place before anything goes live. It...
6 January 2025
Do I Need An Advisory Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Bringing an advisor into your business can be a huge win. Maybe it’s a former founder who’s “seen it all before”, a well-connected industry expert, or someone who can open doors to...
6 January 2025
Signing An NDA With An Overseas Party: Which Country’s Laws Apply? (2026 Updated)
It’s never been easier to collaborate across borders. You can jump on a video call with a supplier in Asia, a software developer in Europe, or an investor in the US -...
6 January 2025
Freight Forwarding Agreements And The Import and Export of Goods (2026 Updated)
Importing or exporting goods can be a huge growth lever for a New Zealand business - whether you’re bringing in stock to sell online, shipping manufactured products overseas, or moving parts and...
6 January 2025
What Is Specific Performance Of A Contract? (2026 Updated)
Most of the time, when a contract goes wrong, the practical outcome is pretty simple: someone pays compensation (damages) and you move on. But in some situations, money doesn’t really fix the...
6 January 2025
How Does A Joint Venture Agreement Work? (2026 Updated)
Joint ventures can be an exciting way to grow your business in New Zealand - especially if you’ve found the right partner, the right opportunity, and you’re both ready to move quickly....
6 January 2025
Unilateral Contracts: What Are They? (2026 Updated)
You’ve probably agreed to a unilateral contract without even realising it. Think about a public reward offer (“$500 for the return of my lost laptop”), a customer promotion (“free coffee if you...
6 January 2025
Why It’s Important To Use A Business Engagement Letter With Your Clients (2026 Updated)
If you’re doing work for clients (whether you’re a consultant, agency, accountant, contractor, designer, coach, or service provider), it’s easy to jump straight into delivery. You’ve had a good chat, you’ve agreed...
6 January 2025
Talent Management Agreement: What Exactly Is It? (2026 Updated)
If you’re a creator, artist, influencer, athlete, speaker, or anyone building a personal brand, it’s normal to feel a bit unsure about the “business” side of what you do. Maybe someone has...
6 January 2025
6 Key Things To Include In Your App Terms And Conditions (2026 Updated)
Launching an app is exciting. You’ve probably spent weeks (or months) thinking about the user experience, design, and features. But before you hit “publish”, it’s worth slowing down and making sure you’re...
6 January 2025
What Are Online Shop Terms And Conditions? (2026 Updated)
Running an online shop is exciting. You can reach customers all over New Zealand (and beyond), launch new products quickly, and scale without the overheads of a physical store. But there’s one...
6 January 2025
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