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Thanks to all who came to our Queenstown seminar this week, where Partner Fiona McMillan teamed up with Kim Arnold from Brannigans to discuss all things recruitment. The practical, no-nonsense seminar looked at how to navigate New Zealand’s recruitment laws and refine hiring practices, and we hope the attendees had as much fun as our presenters did. All proceeds are being donated to our hosts, Te Atamira. You can read more about our Workplace Law expertise here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gvvgiT3K

The Government has introduced a further Bill that represents a comprehensive effort to modernise New Zealand’s credit market regulation – aiming to benefit both consumers and creditors. Lane Neave Partner Evelyn Jones explores the latest round of proposed amendments in the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill, and highlights five key proposed changes in this article 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwXdVv-s Introduced on 31 March, the Bill's proposed changes include transferring regulatory responsibility to the Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko., introducing a licensing regime and refining the rules around disclosure failures. New Zealand Government #CCCFA #credit

We're thrilled to be sponsoring this fantastic event again this year - tickets on sale now and going quick, so be sure to get yours soon 👉 https://bit.ly/4ctonA3. Thanks Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce! #womeninbusiness Michelle Needham Therese Arseneau, PhD Anna Ryan Fiona McMillan

About 20,000 people watched this year’s Auckland Rainbow Parade along Ponsonby Road and we were proud to call ourselves supporters that helped to make it happen. Lane Neave sponsored this year’s celebration that featured more than 3,000 participants, according to the recently released event report. Ultimately, the parade made a powerful statement that our LGBTQIA+ community deserves to celebrate its existence with joy, courage and unity. Like all countries, Aotearoa faces challenges of division and misinformation, and Auckland’s annual parade is a great reflection of the city's commitment to inclusion – something we feel strongly about here at Lane Neave. Read more about how we support our communities here: https://bit.ly/3xBUVaI #rainbowpride

We’re teaming up with HRNZ's Canterbury Branch for a seminar on Monday 28 April that explores the significant proposed employment law changes that are on the horizon. Come along to our Christchurch office to hear from Lane Neave's Andrew Shaw, along with Jack McLuskie (né Whittam), Technical Lead, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The proposed changes cover a huge range of topics, including personal grievances, the Holidays Act, pay secrecy, and health and safety - find out more and register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHW_SUtx #employmentlaw #lawchanges

Have you ever wondered about the differences between Mirror Wills and Mutual Wills? Check out our latest article to learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gtwrZ4aX Whether you're seeking flexibility or certainty, our expert team is here to help you make informed decisions that safeguard your loved ones and your legacy.  Andrew Neill #wills #securingyourlegacy

If you're keen for advice on navigating recruitment laws and refining hiring practices, register now for our practical, no-nonsense seminar being held in Queenstown in one week's time. We're proud to partner with Brannigans to present All Things Recruitment on Thursday, 10 April at Te Atamira, with all registration-cost proceeds being donated to them. Join our very own Fiona McMillan, and Brannigan's Kim Arnold for this insightful seminar that will cover: ✅ NZ Employment law & compliance in hiring ✅ Avoiding discrimination & privacy pitfalls ✅ Writing job ads & interviewing the right way ✅ Employment agreements & onboarding essentials ✅ Trial periods & probation - what's legal? ✅ Retention strategies that work ✅ AI & hiring tech - staying compliant More info and register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dqFdtPkE

Property development is now an acceptable investment under the refined Active Investor Plus Visa – meaning there are huge, unrecognised benefits for New Zealand’s property sector. Overseas investors can now either invest equity directly in New Zealand property, or through a managed fund dedicated to property development or funding. This funding opportunity is the first of its kind and we are already seeing huge interest. As the leading national law firm in this space, we are uniquely positioned to assist anyone involved in developing or planning a project who seeks to attract foreign investment under this visa programme. 👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/42caEIZ Chris Anderson Paige Sullivan MInstD MNZLS New Zealand Government

This Wednesday! Register now for our final 2025 Workplace Law webinar which looks at Drug and alcohol issues in the workplace - being held from 12 - 1pm on Wednesday 2 April. This is an ever-increasing issue for employers to manage. What you can or cannot do may depend on what's in your Drug and Alcohol Policy. Our Employment Partners Fiona McMillan, Andrew Shaw and Andrew Bell, along with Senior Solicitor Elisabeth Giles, will cover what you need to consider having in your policy. They'll also outline immediate steps to be taken if you believe an employee is under the influence, and what the employment relationship may look like moving forward. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gg6tHHtD

A recent case serves as a reminder that claims under the Privacy Act 2020 could have significant consequences for employers – in this case to the tune of $30,000. In Cummings v KAM Transport Limited [2025] NZHRRT 8, the Human Rights Review Tribunal determined that an employer breached an employee’s privacy and that this caused the employee humiliation and a loss of dignity. As experts in privacy law, we can provide bespoke training to businesses - please get in touch if you have questions, or read on for more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gQGmw2MW Elisabeth Giles Sarah Wadworth Fiona McMillan Andrew Shaw Andrew Bell #humanrights #privacy #PrivacyAct