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Last Thursday's Burning Issues in Employment Law Forum 2026, brought together the employment law community, in person an...
18/10/2026

Last Thursday's Burning Issues in Employment Law Forum 2026, brought together the employment law community, in person and online, for a timely discussion of a rapidly changing legislative landscape. Presentations examined where employment law is heading in 2026, the retrospective effect of the new law, and the latest developments on contribution.

Our thanks to Chair Catherine Stewart, and to our presenters for their insights: Her Honour Judge Inglis, Chief Employment Court Judge (pre-recorded); Her Honour Judge King; Philip Skelton KC; Simon Mitchell KC; Gillian Service; and Kylie Dunn.

Thank you also to everyone who attended, whether in person or via livestream, for your engagement and contribution to the success of the afternoon.

We are grateful to our event sponsor LexisNexis for their support.

View more images from the Forum here: https://lawnews.nz/gallery/burning-issues-in-employment-law-forum-2026/

Join Shannon Wilson, Gavin Jolliffe Joliffe and Vicki Ammundsen from Trust Law for a practical webinar looking at corpor...
18/10/2026

Join Shannon Wilson, Gavin Jolliffe Joliffe and Vicki Ammundsen from Trust Law for a practical webinar looking at corporate governance and trustee decision-making in the real world.

Explore key fiduciary duties and obligations of directors and trustees, practical decision-making frameworks, governance best practices, and how to manage common risks including conflicts of interest. The session presented by Shannon Wilson and Gavin Jolliffe, will also highlight the importance of robust process and clear documentation in supporting defensible decision making and reducing legal and reputational exposure.

Register here: https://www.thelawassociation.nz/event/corporate-governance-and-trustee-decision-making/

The Law Association’s Employment Law Dinner 2026 brought together members of the employment law community for an evening...
16/10/2026

The Law Association’s Employment Law Dinner 2026 brought together members of the employment law community for an evening of connection, conversation and shared insights.

Thank you to Her Honour Judge Doyle for sharing her insights, and to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the evening.

View more images from the evening on the TLANZ Gallery.

Don't miss the 2026 Hamilton Lawyers' LunchHosted at The Bank in Hamilton, the lunch will feature a relaxed walk-’n’-for...
15/10/2026

Don't miss the 2026 Hamilton Lawyers' Lunch

Hosted at The Bank in Hamilton, the lunch will feature a relaxed walk-’n’-fork style standing lunch. Guests will also enjoy one drink on arrival, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available.

Register to attend here - https://www.thelawassociation.nz/event/hamilton-lawyers-lunch/

Establishing a trust involves much more than preparing a trust deed. Join Theresa Donnelly, Head of Legal at Perpetual G...
15/10/2026

Establishing a trust involves much more than preparing a trust deed.

Join Theresa Donnelly, Head of Legal at Perpetual Guardian, and Sarah Bull, Special Counsel at McVeagh Flemming, for our 1 CPD hour webinar, Establishing a Trust – The Dos and Don'ts.

Discover when a trust is the right planning tool, key considerations when appointing trustees and beneficiaries, and practical guidance to help avoid common pitfalls under the Trusts Act.

Register here: https://www.thelawassociation.nz/event/establishing-a-trust-the-dos-and-donts/

Join Riaan Geldenhuys, Barrister at Riaan Geldenhuys, for a practical session on when a residential property sale may at...
14/10/2026

Join Riaan Geldenhuys, Barrister at Riaan Geldenhuys, for a practical session on when a residential property sale may attract GST and how those issues should be reflected in transaction documentation. The webinar will explore the GST clauses and warranties in the TLANZ/REINZ Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate, common areas of misunderstanding, and the consequences of incorrect GST information.

Register now: https://www.thelawassociation.nz/event/gst-and-residential-property/

14/10/2026

On The Record provides a single, consolidated source for the latest developments from The Law Association of New Zealand, including news, events, committee activity, and advocacy work.

Catch up here: https://lawnews.nz/on-the-record/

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