Contracts Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on contracts for new zealand businesses.
Disclaimers: How They Can Protect Your Business (2026 Updated)
If you run a business in New Zealand, you’ve probably seen disclaimers everywhere - on websites, invoices, quotes, booking forms, and even social media bios. It’s tempting to think a disclaimer is...
5 January 2025
What Is A Dropshipping Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Dropshipping can be a great way to launch an online store without holding stock. You focus on marketing and customer experience, and your supplier ships products directly to your customers. But here’s...
5 January 2025
Everything You Need To Know About Child Care Agreements (2026 Updated)
Running a childcare service (or placing your child into one) is built on trust. But trust works best when everyone knows exactly what’s been agreed - hours, fees, pick-up rules, safety expectations,...
5 January 2025
General Security Agreements: What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
If you’re borrowing money for your business, buying equipment on finance, or taking on a working capital facility, there’s a good chance you’ll be asked to sign a General Security Agreement (GSA)...
5 January 2025
Understanding IT Services Agreements (2026 Updated)
If you’re paying an IT provider to build, maintain or secure your systems, you’re not just “getting tech support” - you’re entering a commercial relationship with real legal and financial risk on...
5 January 2025
The Battle Of The Forms: When 2 Parties’ T&Cs Go To War! (2026 Updated)
You send your quote with your terms and conditions attached. The other side sends back a purchase order with their terms and conditions. You start work (or ship the goods), they pay...
5 January 2025
Who Can Witness A Signature? (2026 Updated)
You’ve finally got the contract ready, the deal is agreed, and you’re about to sign. Then someone says: “Hang on - does this need a witness?” It’s a small step that can...
5 January 2025
What Is A Producer Agreement And Why Is It Important? (2026 Updated)
If you’re producing music, film, podcasts, online video content, or even ads for social media, you’ll eventually hit the same “wait… who owns what?” moment. Maybe you’ve hired a producer to bring...
5 January 2025
Legal Due Diligence: Understanding The Process (2026 Updated)
Buying a business, investing in a startup, signing a major contract, or entering a new partnership can feel exciting - until you realise you’re also inheriting risks you can’t see yet. That’s...
5 January 2025
Rent-A-Chair Agreements In The Hair Salon Industry (2026 Updated)
Rent-a-chair arrangements can be a great way to run a modern salon. If you’re a salon owner, it can help you fill chairs, stabilise cashflow, and build a “collective” of talented stylists....
5 January 2025
How To Get Out Of A Contract (2026 Updated)
Most business owners sign contracts because they want things to move forward - a new supplier, a lease for a site, a subscription service, a partnership opportunity. But sometimes a deal stops...
5 January 2025
Software Licence Agreements: What Is Included And Why (2026 Updated)
If your business develops software (or relies on it to deliver services), a software licence agreement is one of those legal documents you really want sorted early. It’s easy to think “we’ll...
5 January 2025
Protect Your Product During Beta Testing With A Beta Participation Agreement (2026 Updated)
Beta testing is one of the fastest ways to improve your product. You get real-world feedback, stress-test features, and uncover the issues your internal team would never spot. But there’s a catch:...
5 January 2025
Changing A Contract With A Deed of Variation (2026 Updated)
Contracts aren’t set in stone. In real life, prices change, timeframes shift, suppliers fall through, new stakeholders join, and what seemed “perfect” when you signed can become outdated pretty quickly. The good...
5 January 2025
When Do You Need An Import/Export Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re buying products from overseas, selling to international customers, or working with offshore manufacturers, it’s easy to assume a purchase order and an invoice will cover you. But cross-border trade has...
5 January 2025
What Is A Framework Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re working with the same customers, suppliers, or contractors again and again, you’ve probably had this thought: “Do we really need to negotiate and sign a whole new contract every time?”...
5 January 2025
Interior Design Terms & Conditions: Do I Need Them And Why? (2026 Updated)
You’ve got the eye, the portfolio, and the referrals starting to roll in. But if you’re running an interior design business (or launching one), there’s one unglamorous thing that can quietly make...
5 January 2025
Auspice Agreements: An Explainer (2026 Updated)
Starting (or growing) a not-for-profit, community project, or social enterprise is exciting - but it can also feel like you’re juggling a million “admin” tasks while trying to make real impact. One...
5 January 2025
Need T&Cs & An Engagement Letter For Your Accounting Business? Speak To A Lawyer (2026 Updated)
Running an accounting business is all about clarity, accuracy and trust. But if you’re relying on a handshake agreement (or a vague email thread) to explain what you’ll do, what you won’t...
5 January 2025
Warranty Compliance For Business Owners
For businesses, having an excellent product is essential. In a market filled with competition, it's crucial to ensure that what you offer is among the best. However, even the greatest products have...
3 September 2024
The Importance Of A Counselling Contract
If you’re a trained mental health professional or considering becoming one, then you might be eager to get out there and offer your services to those in need. In fact, you might...
12 June 2024
Do I Need An Advisory Agreement?
Business decisions and ventures often involve working closely with an advisor outside of the company. This has a number of benefits, such as having objective insights and expert advice. However, working with...
28 January 2024
What Makes A Signed Document Legally Binding?
Slapping the label of ‘legal’ on any old document does not constitute legally valid material. For a document to be considered legal, such as a contract, it must meet particular criteria. As...
28 January 2024
A Legal Guide To ATM Agreements
Having an automated teller machine (ATM) at your premises can be a great way to make things more convenient for your customers and even attract others. After all, in a world of...
23 January 2024
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