Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for new zealand businesses.
Do You Run An Online Directory? Here’s Why Your Terms & Conditions Matter (2026 Updated)
Running an online directory can feel like a “simple” business model at first: list businesses, help users find what they need, and (ideally) monetise through subscriptions, featured listings, or ads. But directories...
5 January 2025
Electronic Witnessing Of Documents: How Does It Work? (2026 Updated)
Running a business (or even just managing your personal affairs) often means signing documents quickly - contracts, resolutions, declarations, and the occasional “we-need-this-today” form that someone emails at 4:55pm. So it makes...
5 January 2025
Should You Use A Free Contractor Agreement Template? (2026 Updated)
You’ve found a “free contractor agreement template” online, it looks professional enough, and you just want to get your contractor started. Totally understandable. But here’s the catch: contractor agreements are one of...
5 January 2025
Do I Need A Waiver For My Business? (2026 Updated)
If your business involves customers doing anything remotely “risky” (think: fitness classes, events, kids activities, trades services on-site, or even just stepping onto your premises), you’ve probably wondered whether you should get...
5 January 2025
How To Include A Scope of Work In Your Service Agreement (2026 Updated)
If you sell services, you already know the tricky part isn’t always doing the work - it’s making sure everyone agrees on what the work is. That’s exactly what a Scope of...
5 January 2025
Selling Or Buying Business Assets? You Need A Contract (2026 Updated)
Buying or selling business assets can feel like a “simple deal” - you agree on a price, hand over the keys (or stock), and get on with business. But in practice, asset...
5 January 2025
What Is A Travel Agency Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Running a travel agency can be exciting - you’re helping people plan honeymoons, family holidays, corporate trips, tours, cruises, and everything in between. But behind every smooth booking is a web of...
5 January 2025
Understanding Car Rental Agreements (2026 Updated)
If you’ve ever hired a car for a weekend away (or you’re thinking about running a rental fleet as a business), you’ve probably seen a car rental agreement that feels like it’s...
5 January 2025
What You Need To Know About Hire Agreements (2026 Updated)
Hiring out equipment or hiring something from a supplier can feel straightforward: you pick the item, agree on a price, and off you go. But when something goes wrong (the equipment breaks,...
5 January 2025
What Is Liability? (2026 Updated)
Running a business means making decisions every day - hiring people, selling to customers, signing contracts, dealing with suppliers, and (sometimes) handling complaints. And behind all of that is one legal concept...
5 January 2025
Why Have A Supply Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, chances are you rely on someone else to keep your operation moving - stock arriving on time, ingredients meeting your quality standards, packaging showing up when you...
5 January 2025
Why It’s A Good Idea To Have A Work Experience Agreement (2026 Updated)
Offering work experience can be a win-win. You get an extra set of hands (and potentially a future great hire), and the student or jobseeker gets exposure to real-world work, skills, and...
5 January 2025
Do You Know About Unfair Contract Terms? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, chances are you use contracts every day - quotes, online terms, supply agreements, customer sign-ups, subscription terms, and more. But there’s a catch many business owners don’t...
5 January 2025
Do I Need A Facility Management Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you manage (or own) a building, site, or portfolio of premises, you’ll know facility management can quickly get complex. Cleaning, security, maintenance schedules, contractor access, compliance tasks, emergencies, after-hours callouts -...
5 January 2025
Understanding Hire Purchase Agreements (2026 Updated)
If you’re buying equipment, vehicles, or big-ticket assets for your business, it’s normal to look for a payment option that doesn’t drain your cash flow on day one. That’s where hire purchase...
5 January 2025
Do You Need Website Terms & Conditions (2026 Updated)
If you’ve built a website for your business (or you’re about to launch one), it’s normal to wonder whether you really need website Terms & Conditions. After all, you’re not trying to...
5 January 2025
Is A Quotation Legally Binding? (2026 Updated)
You’ve probably been here before: you send a quote, the customer says “sounds good”, and then everything changes - they ask for a lower price, a different scope, or they walk away...
5 January 2025
When To Use eCommerce Terms And Conditions (2026 Updated)
When you’re building an online store, it’s easy to focus on the fun parts first: your products, branding, website design, and getting your first sales through the door. But if you want...
5 January 2025
What Does ‘Going Concern’ Mean In Business? (2026 Updated)
If you’re buying or selling a business (or even just negotiating finance), you’ll often see the phrase “going concern” pop up in contracts, accounts, and emails from advisors. It sounds technical, but...
5 January 2025
What Is An Indemnity Clause? (2026 Updated)
If you’re signing contracts for your business (or even just getting started), you’ve probably seen the word “indemnity” pop up and thought: what does that actually mean in real life? An indemnity...
5 January 2025
How Can I Be Released From My Contractual Obligations? (2026 Updated)
Signing a contract can feel like a big “locked in” moment - especially when your business changes direction, cashflow tightens, or the deal just isn’t working the way you expected. If you’re...
5 January 2025
Drag Along & Tag Along Clauses In Shareholders Agreements (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a company with other shareholders, it’s easy to focus on the exciting stuff (product, customers, growth) and put the “legal fine print” off until later. But when a shareholder...
5 January 2025
What Is The Legal Age To Sign A Contract? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business (or even just buying or selling something online), you’ll eventually wonder: what’s the legal age to sign a contract in New Zealand? It’s a common situation. You...
5 January 2025
How Can I Make Verbal Promises Legally Binding? (2026 Updated)
You’ve probably been there: you have a quick chat with a supplier, a customer, a potential co-founder, or even a mate helping you out - and you agree on something important. Then...
5 January 2025
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