Issue 51 | Winter 2026 Welcome to the Winter 2026 edition of Rural eSpeaking. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful. If you would like to talk further about any of the topics we have covered in Rural eSpeaking, or indeed on any other legal matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our details are on the top right. In the meantime, keep warm and dry in these rather cold wintry days. New Zealand-India Free…
If you own rural property, farm, or have forestry on your land, five new government regulations coming into force this year will directly affect what you can do on your…
The Government intend to repeal the Holidays Act 2003 and replace it with a new Employment Leave Bill. The Bill has now passed its first reading. It’s hoped that it…
Imagine this scenario. Timmy spends $70,000 purchasing his dream car from a licensed motor vehicle dealer. Shortly after the purchase, he discovers multiple defects. Instead of enjoying his new car, Timmy is left frustrated and…
Landlords Beware: Blanket ‘No Pets’ Clauses Now Illegal! Tenants in New Zealand may keep a pet with written consent from their landlord and from 1 December 2025, landlords cannot refuse consent…
The Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which was introduced to clarify employment rights, creates more certainty for contracting parties and re-balances the personal grievance system. It passed its third reading on 17 February 2026. It’s due…
Welcome to the Autumn 2026 edition of Trust eSpeaking.
Wills play a key role in estate planning and are often tailor-made by lawyers to best suit the circumstances of each individual. But what happens when a will is created without proper knowledge of the…
We are pleased to share an important leadership transition at Corcoran French. Former Managing partner Rachael Robertson has handed over the reins to Mark Henderson. Rachael will continue as a valued…
The Final Report of the Education and Workforce Committee reported back on the Employment Relations Amendment Bill in December last year which proposes changes to provide greater certainty around whether a worker is a contractor…
We’re excited to welcome Kate Bell, Jessica Wratt, and Maike Zeng to the Corcoran French whānau! They joined us on Monday November 17, and have settled in wonderfully. Over the summer, they’ll rotate through each…
Uber Drivers Steered into Employment Status On 17 November 2025, the Supreme Court released its decision in the case of Rasier Operations BV and others v E Tū Incorporated and another, it’s known as the…
Using AI in your business What to consider? Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed from a futuristic concept to a mainstream tool used by many businesses on a daily basis. The exponential growth of AI in…
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