INSIGHTS
Employment Law Updates - 2025
New Zealand’s employment law landscape is evolving in 2025, with updates affecting employers and employees alike. From flexible work arrangements and pay transparency to parental leave and termination procedures, businesses need to stay compliant while employees must understand their rights. Our Auckland employment lawyers break down the key changes and provide practical guidance to navigate the workplace law updates confidently.
Interest Rates & Property
The New Zealand housing market is experiencing a period of adjustment as interest rates continue to fluctuate. Higher mortgage rates have a direct impact on buyers’ borrowing capacity, homeowners’ budgets, and the overall dynamics of property transactions. For individuals and businesses navigating this market, understanding the legal implications alongside financial considerations is more important than ever.
Can’t Settle On Time?
Failure to settle can take place for a variety of reasons, such as financing falling through. Unfortunately, this generally does not relieve you of your obligations under you Sale and Purchase Agreement.
Neilsons Assists in Landmark Employment Case
Luke Meys, one of our Directors, has recently acted successfully as a litigation guardian in two parallel cases: Fleming v Attorney-General [2021] NZEmpC 77 and Humphreys v Humphreys [2021] NZEmpC 217.
Taking Care of Your Estate
The Wills Act 2007 allows the will-maker to decide how their property will be handled once they pass. At Neilsons our team understands the stress and emotional burden of a family in grief, and are ready to assist in preparing your will.
I Am Feeling Unsafe…
The Family Team at Neilsons understands that getting yourself out of an unsafe situation at home takes a lot of courage and can be hard to do. We are here to help you through, and help you decide what is the best course of action for you.
Guarantees and the Anti-Discharge Clause
In the current economic climate, banks and financial institutions are tightening their lending requirements and in particular it is not uncommon to see parents and other third parties acting as a guarantor to assist a borrower in securing their lending.
Contractor Vs. Employee
The line between contractor and employee can often be a fine one, with the outcome determined by various details of working conditions. Being an independent contractor has its perks. Contractors generally have more flexibility over their work schedule and who they work for.
Separation Issues
At Neilsons we understand that going through a separation is upsetting and that having to navigate the legal system on top of that adds to the emotional rollercoaster. Our team are here to take the weight off your shoulders, help you through and ensure the best arrangements for your children are in place.
Trust Law Shake Up
After remaining relatively static for decades, trust law was overhauled by the Trusts Act 2019, which came into force in early 2021. With New Zealand having the highest number of trusts per capita in the world, these changes are sure to have wide-reaching impacts.
