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July 2026 | Madeleine Haugh

NZLaw Fineprint, Winter 2026, No 100

Modern Slavery Bill   Implications for business The introduction into Parliament of the Modern Slavery Bill has brought awareness of how modern slavery has manifested itself into New Zealand businesses. Modern slavery can rear its ugly head in a range of ways from forced labour in supply chains, exploitation (or coercion) of workers and various forms of trafficking. The Bill has also made history as it is the first time a bill has been introduced through Standing Order 288. This…

July 2026 | Madeleine Haugh

Rural eSpeaking

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…

March 2026 | Matt Gibson

Bought a Faulty Car? Know Your Right to a Refund

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…

February 2026 | Grace Aislabie

Important employment law changes that affect you

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…

February 2026 | Madeleine Haugh

Trust eSpeaking

Welcome to the Autumn 2026 edition of Trust eSpeaking.

February 2026 | Brett Kilbride

The Hidden Cost of DIY Wills

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…

January 2026 | Matt Gibson

Can Your Worker Ask for Holiday Pay?

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…

November 2025 |

Welcome 2025/26 Summer Clerks

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…

November 2025 | Matt Gibson

Supreme Court Takes the Wheel

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…

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