Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for new zealand businesses.
When Do You Need A Memorandum Of Understanding? (2026 Updated)
You’ve probably been in this situation: you’ve had a few good meetings, everyone seems aligned, and you’re ready to “put something in writing” before you spend more time (or money) on the...
5 January 2025
What Is A Sponsorship Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Sponsorship can be an amazing way to grow your brand, fund an event, or build long-term partnerships in your industry. But it can also get messy fast if expectations aren’t clear from...
5 January 2025
Do You Need A Coaching Agreement With Your Clients? (2026 Updated)
Coaching can be a genuinely rewarding business - you get to help people build skills, confidence and momentum, and you can often run your sessions in a flexible way (online, in-person, one-on-one,...
5 January 2025
Hiring A Venue? Make Sure You Have A Venue Hire Agreement. (2026 Updated)
You’ve found the perfect venue. The photos look great, the location works, and the dates are available. Then the questions start: What happens if the venue cancels? Who’s responsible if someone gets...
5 January 2025
Service Agreement or Terms & Conditions: What Should You Use For Your Business? (2026 Updated)
When you’re busy winning customers, delivering work, and keeping cashflow healthy, paperwork can feel like the last thing you want to deal with. But here’s the reality: if you don’t set the...
5 January 2025
What Are Stand Down Rates In A Hire Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you hire equipment (or you supply it to customers), “stand down” time is one of those issues that can quietly turn into a big dispute. The machine is on site, your...
5 January 2025
Non-Disclosure Agreements In The Entertainment Industry (2026 Updated)
The entertainment industry runs on relationships, timing, and momentum. Whether you’re developing a new series, negotiating a brand collaboration, pitching a game concept, or bringing a live show to life, you’ll often...
5 January 2025
Labour Hire Agreements: What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
Labour hire can be a game-changer when you need extra hands quickly, want to scale up for a busy season, or need specialist workers without hiring permanently. But here’s the catch: labour...
5 January 2025
What Is A Service Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re providing services to clients (or engaging someone to do work for your business), you’ll quickly run into the same question: “Do we actually need a contract for this?” In most...
5 January 2025
Could A Share Buyback Agreement Help Your Business? (2026 Updated)
At some point, most growing businesses face a tricky question: what happens if a shareholder wants to leave, needs to be bought out, or the company wants to restructure ownership? That’s where...
5 January 2025
What Is A Managed Services Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business, chances are you rely on someone else to keep key systems working - your IT support provider, cloud services partner, cybersecurity team, or even an outsourced HR...
5 January 2025
How Do I Change A Contract? (2026 Updated)
Contracts are meant to help your business run smoothly. But in the real world, things change: a supplier raises prices, your scope of work expands, a project timeline shifts, or you realise...
5 January 2025
Do You Need Removalist Terms And Conditions? (2026 Updated)
If you run a removalist business (or you’re about to start one), you already know the work is hands-on, time-sensitive and surprisingly high-risk. One late client, one scratched floorboard, one “that wasn’t...
5 January 2025
Drafting An Internationally Enforceable Contract (2026 Updated)
Working with overseas customers, suppliers, freelancers, or partners can be a huge growth move for your business. But when the other side is in another country (and possibly another legal system), a...
5 January 2025
Do You Need A Solar Installation Services Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running (or starting) a solar installation business in New Zealand, you’re probably focused on the practical stuff: quoting jobs, managing suppliers, booking installers, and keeping customers happy. But when something...
5 January 2025
What Are The Types Of Restraint Clauses? (2026 Updated)
When you’re building (or buying) a business, it’s completely normal to worry about one thing in particular: what happens if someone takes your customers, staff, or confidential know-how and uses it to...
5 January 2025
What Is Limitation Of Liability? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business in New Zealand, you’ve probably seen (or signed) a contract clause that says something like: “Our liability is limited to the fees paid,” or “We aren’t liable...
5 January 2025
What Is A Hardware Supply Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you sell, distribute, or buy hardware products in New Zealand, you’ll almost always end up relying on a supplier relationship. Sometimes that relationship is smooth. Sometimes it turns into “we never...
5 January 2025
Why It’s Important To Have A Manufacturers Agreement (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a product-based business, finding the right manufacturer can feel like a major milestone. Suddenly, your idea is becoming real - samples, materials, production timelines, packaging, shipping. But this is...
5 January 2025
What Is A Forward Contract, And Why Would I Need One? (2026 Updated)
If your business buys, sells, or budgets in a foreign currency, you’ve probably felt how unpredictable exchange rates can be. One day your pricing looks solid, and the next day the New...
5 January 2025
Do I Need A Professional Services Agreement? (2026 Updated)
When you’re providing services for clients (or engaging someone to provide services to your business), it’s tempting to rely on a friendly email chain, a quick quote, or a “we’ll sort it...
5 January 2025
Warranties in New Zealand Law (2026 Updated)
If you sell products, provide services, run an online store, or sign contracts with suppliers, “warranties” will come up sooner than you think. They’re one of those legal concepts that can feel...
5 January 2025
Graphic Design Terms And Conditions: A Good Way To Manage Difficult Clients (2026 Updated)
If you run a graphic design business, you’ve probably had at least one client who seemed great at the start… then slowly turned into a never-ending stream of “quick tweaks”, shifting deadlines,...
5 January 2025
Do You Need A Business Sale Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Buying or selling a business is exciting - but it’s also one of the quickest ways for a “handshake deal” to turn into a really expensive dispute. If you’re transferring a business...
5 January 2025
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