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The Overseas Investment (National Interest and Other Matters) Amendment Bill was passed on Friday, 12 December and is expected to come into force in the new year. These changes introduce important new opportunities - and obligations - for investor migrants looking to purchase residential property in New Zealand.

Could a poorly managed restructure breach health and safety law? This article looks at how workplace change, redundancy and mental health risks are increasingly intersecting and why employers need to pay attention.

TP is pleased to announce the promotion of Natalie to Partner in the firm’s Commercial team.

The landmark Supreme Court ruling in Raiser Operations BV v E Tu Incorporated has upended assumptions about what it means to be an independent contractor in the gig economy, confirming that four Uber drivers are in fact employees.

The Fast-Track Approvals Amendment Bill proposes major changes to speed up decision-making and sharpen who gets a say in the process. Most topical, is that The Bill also introduces a new pathway for grocery developers to use the fast-track process, with the objective to improve competition in the industry – something the Government has been advocating for, for some time.

The last few weeks have reminded everyone in high-performance sport in Aotearoa just how quickly things can become public - and how deeply people care about what happens in and around our sporting royalty. Even when an issue is resolved, the way it’s been handled can leave a lasting mark on individuals, teams, and the wider sporting community.

Rural property specialist Honor Mills has been named Young Achiever of the Year at the South Island Property People Award.

Psychological safety should be a birthright - something every person is entitled to, simply by being human. We should expect to feel safe, respected, and valued in every part of our lives, including at work.

Successive Governments have foreshadowed reforms to the Holidays Act 2003 as the Act has become increasing out-of-touch with modern and non-traditional work arrangements. The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister has announced the Government will introduce a new Act: Employment Leave Act next year.

A raft of significant changes to New Zealand’s employment law have already been passed into law in 2025 and more are on the way. In this update we outline the changes and how they affect employers and employees.

We are honoured to be named among the 2025 Australasian Lawyer & NZ Lawyer 5-Star Employers of Choice, a recognition that highlights workplaces fostering career development, inclusion, and wellbeing across the legal profession.

We’re excited to announce the appointment of Partners Grae Switzer and Anthony Drake, and Hon Simon Moore KC who joins the firm as Director Consultant. These appointments significantly expand our specialist capability and reflect our long-term commitment to the Auckland market.