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09/09/2026

Employment law changed on 21 February 2026, and if you haven't reviewed your agreements since, now's the time.

Some of the biggest shifts: new hires can go straight onto an individual agreement instead of defaulting to collective terms for the first 30 days. There's a new "gateway test" for contractor status.

And employees earning over $200,000 a year can no longer bring a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal, unless both parties agree in writing to keep that protection.

If you're an employer with existing agreements, you've got a 12-month window before the $200k threshold applies to them, but that window is closing. Get your agreements reviewed before it becomes a problem.

Talk to Craig Orton in our employment team.

03/09/2026

From 24 August 2026, Immigration New Zealand's Skilled Migrant Category has changed, and for a lot of applicants, it's genuinely good news.

Trades and technicians now have a clearer route to residence. Wage thresholds are more forgiving too: you only need to meet the median wage from when you started your qualifying work experience, not a higher rate at the time you apply.

New Zealand qualifications now also earn extra points over equivalent overseas ones. If your application stalled because of the old wage settings or points system, it's worth another look.

Read more in the comments, or get in touch with our immigration lawyer Ritvik Roop to see how the changes affect your case.

31/08/2026

1 September marks the start of spring here in Aotearoa, as good a time as any to give your legal affairs the same treatment as your closet.

A few quick checks worth doing: has your will kept up with your life (new relationship, new baby, or new property)? Do you have an Enduring Power of Attorney in place if something unexpected happens? Is your family trust, if you have one, still doing what you set it up to do?

None of these take long to review, but they can save your loved ones a world of stress later. Book a quick check-in with Masami Chida to see what, if anything, needs updating.

See more here: corbanrevell.co.nz/expertise/wills-estates

27/08/2026

Chasing unpaid debts without going to court can cost you a lot more than you think: legal fees, time, and stress.

As of January 2026, the Disputes Tribunal's jurisdiction doubled, from $30,000 to $60,000. That means more business disputes, like unpaid invoices, can now be resolved there instead of going through the District Court.

So, here’s a real alternative to an expensive court battle over money that's already owed to you

25/08/2026

Sold your shares? Resigned as director? Closed the business? None of that automatically ends the guarantee.

If the business goes under, the guarantee is what the creditor comes after next. And if you can't cover it, bankruptcy becomes a very real risk.

That's why it's worth understanding exactly what you're agreeing to before you sign.

20/08/2026

A prenup, also called a ‘contracting out agreement’ in NZ, lets couples decide upfront how property would be split if the relationship ends, instead of leaving it to the default rules under the Property Relationships Act.

Not everyone needs one, but blended families, second relationships, and people bringing significant assets into a relationship often benefit from having one in place.

Know more about your prenup rights before you commit to anything.

Read more in the comments.

16/08/2026

As a solicitor in our litigation team, Ritvik spends a lot of his time helping business owners recover money they're owed, whether that's a firm demand letter, the Disputes Tribunal, or court if it comes to that.

If a client owes you money and won't budge, Ritvik's the person to talk to.

Read more in the comments or get in touch if you'd like to discuss your situation.

13/08/2026

‘Custody’ hasn't been part of New Zealand law since 2004.

The Care of Children Act replaced it with "day-to-day care" (where a child lives most of the time) and "contact" (time spent with the other parent).

It reflects a shift toward decisions being made around the child's best interests, not who "wins."

The right words matter, especially when it comes to your kids.

11/08/2026

“Common law spouse" is not a real legal category in NZ.

What the law actually recognises is a de facto relationship. Once you've been together three years, the same equal-sharing rules that apply to married couples generally apply to you too, regardless of whose name is on what.

Visit us for more information.

06/08/2026

Laurence specialises in family law, helping people through separation, care of children arrangements, and protection order applications.

He's known for making difficult conversations a little more manageable, explaining the law in plain English, and helping clients understand their options.

Read more in the comments.

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2 Trig Road, West Harbour
Auckland
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Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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+6498370550

Website

http://www.corbanrevell.co.nz/

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