Commercial Blog

Emojis, those tiny digital icons that express emotions and reactions, have become a common part of our daily conversations. But can a simple thumbs up emoji hold any legal weight, especially when it comes to forming contracts?

Commercial lease agreements are contracts that define the relationship between the landlord and the tenant and sets out both parties' rights and obligations. In New Zealand, there is no prescribed form of commercial lease, the parties are free to draft their own lease agreement tailored to their specific situation.

If you or your business makes, sells or imports consumer products, you need to be aware of your obligations.

The Commerce Commission has filed seven charges against Mercury NZ under the Fair Trading Act for making false and/or misleading representations.

Businesses will need to ensure that any small trade contracts comply with the changes outlined in the Fair Trading Amendment Act 2021.

Over 24,000 incorporated societies in New Zealand will be affected by the recent changes brought in by the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.

People often have an idea for a start-up or dream of breaking out and starting their own business. But how do you know whether to take the plunge or even what’s involved? We’ve put together an overview of the most important considerations for those looking to start a business.

Parliament have made some notable amendments to the Covid-19 Response (Management Measures) Legislation Bill, including the start date of the “affected period” and how the parties are to determine “fair proportion” of the rent that will cease to be payable.

Parliament recently passed an amendment to the Fair Trading Act 1986 (“the Act”). The Act is an important piece of law which impacts how businesses in New Zealand operate. The upcoming law changes are particularly interesting as they go beyond standard consumer protections to affect dealings between businesses.

The Government has proposed new changes to commercial leases under the COVID-19 Response (Management Measures) Legislation Bill, to further support COVID-19 impacted businesses and tenants.