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Immigration update: Self‑employment permissions for work visa holders

Changes to the work rights attached to open work visas in New Zealand come in in April 2026....

When redundancy meets culture

If you have cultural values written into your employment agreements - these need to be considered across all employment matters,...

AI in your workplace: Getting it legally right

Staying ahead of AI in your workplace is critical - but where do you start as an employer?...

When known health and safety risks go ignored

Two construction companies face $800,000 in fines following a non-fatal trench collapse....

Copeland McAllister promotes two lawyers to Senior Associate

Copeland McAllister is delighted to announce the promotion of two employment lawyers....

Accredited Employer Work Visa: Employer FAQs

What is the AEWV scheme? Do I need accreditation? What are the associated fees? We answer your immigration questions about...

Trusts and trustees – now prosecuted as PCBUs under HSWA

We take a look at a case which explores the question of whether Trusts and trustees are PCBUs under the...

Employment Leave Bill introduced

A move to a simpler, more workable system for managing employee leave is a step closer, with the introduction of...

The Employment Relations Amendment Act

Important new employment law came into force in February 2026. We take a deep dive into what the changes mean....

Non-publication orders in the Employment Court

If you are involved in litigation, it's best to assume proceedings may become public and readily available - but there...

Immigration updates

Check out changes that are coming to New Zealand immigration from 9 March, 2026, and what these mean for your...

The Employment Relations Amendment Act: What’s changed and what to do now

The Employment Relations Amendment Act brings with it some big changes for employers....

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