Business Law Library & Tracker
Franchising, Distribution & Dealerships
Franchise systems, distributors, dealers, territory and network exits.
Sources last reviewed 17 Aug 2026
Main law guides
158
Acts, regulations and codes worth reading first
Topics
60
Plain-English clusters
Published case explainers
97
Selected cases with a business lesson
Tracked updates
11
New, amended & reviewed
Plain-English explainers, not legal advice. Use the linked official source for section-level detail, and get advice for your situation.
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Main lawNew Zealand
Commerce Act 1986
1986 No 5
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Consumer Law & TradingContracts & CommercialBusiness Sales & AcquisitionsCompetition, Cartels & Market ConductFranchising, Distribution & Dealerships
Main lawNew Zealand
Trade Marks Act 2002
2002 No 49
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
IP & Brand ProtectionTrade Marks, Passing Off & BrandingLicences, Permits & RegistrationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesFranchising, Distribution & DealershipsImport, Export, Sanctions & Customs
Main lawNew Zealand
Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003
2003 No 12
PriorityIn force10 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Consumer Law & TradingRegulatory ComplianceDebt Recovery, Guarantees & SecurityLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesFranchising, Distribution & DealershipsConsumer Complaints & Dispute Resolution
Main lawNew Zealand
Gas Act 1992
1992 No 124
PriorityIn force10 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Regulatory ComplianceWorkplace Health & SafetyRecords, Reporting & NotificationsFranchising, Distribution & DealershipsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsTelecommunications, Media & ContentStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Haka Ka Mate Attribution Act 2014
2014 No 18
PriorityIn force7 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
IP & Brand ProtectionRegulatory ComplianceFranchising, Distribution & DealershipsTelecommunications, Media & Content
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