Are you involved with a society incorporated as a board under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957? If you are, do you know how the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 applies to your society? This article looks at the implications of the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 for societies incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act.
From 28 May 2026, licensed premises can accept approved digital ID as evidence of age for alcohol purchases. While this is a relatively small regulatory amendment, it represents a significant shift toward digital verification in everyday transactions. Operators will need to make conscious decisions about whether and how to adopt it.
The recently issued 2026 Penalty Guidelines provide important insights into how the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA) will approach enforcement outcomes under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
Cross leases are a familiar form of property ownership in New Zealand — and a common source of conflict when homes are altered. In Liow v Martelli, the Court of Appeal has clarified how consent should be approached, reshaping decades of practice.
Thinking of adding a shed or garage to a cross lease property? What seems like a simple upgrade can have serious legal consequences if the title isn’t handled correctly. This article explains how cross leases work, when consents and an updated flats plan are required, and how to avoid creating a defective title.
The Law Association of New Zealand (TLANZ) has released updated property transaction forms that will apply to agreements entered into from 21 April 2026. While the documents retain their familiar structure, a number of changes will have practical implications for buyers, sellers, and their advisers.
Sunset clauses in off-the-plan sale and purchase agreements can give either party a right to cancel if a project isn’t finished by a set date. With renewed attention on how developers may use these clauses, it’s important for purchasers to understand how they work and how to negotiate better protection.
Introduced to Parliament on 16 March 2026, the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill recalibrates New Zealand’s alcohol licensing framework. While retaining its harm‑minimisation focus, the Bill addresses long‑standing concerns about cost, delay, and uncertainty for licence holders. This article outlines the key changes and their practical implications.
As we are potentially heading into an economic downturn, it is useful to look at what lessons learned during prior downturns could give better protection for business owners including how key assets are owned.
New regulations taking effect from April 2026 will change how meth contamination in residential rentals is assessed and managed. In this article Kaitlyn Nicholson summarises the key changes and what they mean for landlords and tenants.