DTI Lawyers

26/10/2026

We’re looking forward to hosting the Raglan Business Chamber BA4 tomorrow afternoon at our Raglan office.

Come along for practical insights for business owners, along with drinks and networking with the local business community.

We’d love to see you there.



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22/10/2026

Medical incapacity can be one of the most difficult employment situations to navigate. When an employee is unable to return to work due to illness or injury, how long is an employer expected to keep their role open?

In this article, DTI Senior Associate Alistair Clarke looks at the key considerations for employers, including allowing a reasonable opportunity to recover, obtaining relevant medical information, maintaining communication and balancing the employee’s circumstances with the needs of the business.

Read the full article: https://www.dtilawyers.co.nz/news-item/navigating-difficult-conversations-medical-incapacity

21/10/2026

Cambridge employers, there’s still time to register.

Join DTI employment director Andrea Twaddle and People in Mind on 28 October for a practical look at the Employment Leave Act 2026 and what the changes will mean for employers.

The session will cover the key changes and, importantly, what businesses can be doing now to prepare.

28 October | 7.30am–8.40am
The Clements function room, Cambridge

Hosted by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce NZ.

Register here https://cambridgechamberconz.chambermaster.com/events/details/holidays-act-reform-presented-by-dti-lawyers-and-people-in-mind-982

21/10/2026

Psychosocial harm is more than a workplace wellbeing issue. It’s a health and safety risk that employers need to actively manage.

Excessive workloads, unrealistic deadlines, poor support, unclear roles, bullying and poorly managed change can all create psychosocial risks at work.

In our latest article, DTI employment solicitor Byron Posselt looks at what psychosocial harm means for employers, their obligations under New Zealand’s health and safety framework, and practical steps businesses can take to identify and manage these risks.

Read the full article: https://www.dtilawyers.co.nz/news-item/psychosocial-harm-in-the-workplace-what-employers-need-to-know

19/10/2026

We enjoyed a delicious team lunch at the new Regatta Riverside Eatery on the Waikato riverfront last week. A lovely afternoon of good food and time together outside the office. After such a generous feast, the walk back to the office was definitely needed!

19/10/2026

Women and wealth - protecting your financial future.

DTI Lawyers and Craigs Investment Partners are bringing together legal and investment perspectives for an informative evening covering topics including investing and relationship property.

If you’d like to feel more informed and confident about decisions that can affect your financial future, we’d love you to join us. Tickets are free, but places are limited so be sure to register early.

Date: Thurs 5th November, 5.15pm-6.30pm
Venue: Craigs Investment Partners, 32 Hood Street Hamilton
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/women-and-wealth-protecting-your-financial-future-tickets-2003582112032

We are lawyers who have specialist expertise and extensive commercial experience. We offer clients a trusted partner in your legal affairs. We will work with you to know and understand you and your businesses and the outcomes you are looking for.

18/10/2026

DTI Senior Associate Kerry Reed was quoted in the NZ Herald this weekend, sharing her expertise on an issue that can have significant implications for couples and their estate planning.

In Diana Clement’s article, How a relationship with a big age gap can affect your financial decisions (paywalled), Kerry discusses residential care and the way MSD may assess a couple’s assets when considering eligibility for the Residential Care Subsidy, including assets otherwise treated as separate property.

It’s a useful reminder of the importance of being well informed about relationship property, retirement and estate planning.

OPINION: The older partner may qualify only for NZ Super's reduced couple rate.

18/10/2026

We're looking forward to catching up with the Raglan Business Chamber community, Wed 28th Oct from 4pm. In this BA4 hosted in DTI's Rangitahi offices, DTI directors Jaime Lomas and Hayley Willers will be giving tips on managing business risk. This is a must-attend event for business owners.

RSVP to [email protected].

15/10/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week is a timely reminder that mental health can also raise some difficult issues for employers to navigate.

When an employee’s mental health is affecting their work, employers need to balance support for the employee with their legal obligations and the needs of the workplace.

In our latest article, DTI director and employment specialist Jaime Lomas looks at some of the practical and legal considerations for employers, including starting the conversation, obtaining appropriate medical information, considering reasonable support, and managing performance or incapacity fairly.

Read the full article here: https://www.dtilawyers.co.nz/news-item/how-to-deal-with-employees-with-mental-health-issues-an-employment-law-perspective

15/10/2026

Reminder Cambridge employers - there is still time to register.

The Employment Leave Act 2026 is here and set to replace the Holidays Act. It's the largest overhaul of New Zealand's employment law around leave in decades so it's important for employers to understand the new framework and the steps they need to take before it comes into effect.

Join DTI employment director Andrea Twaddle and People in Mind for a practical session covering key changes, impacts on employers and payroll, and what businesses should do to prepare for the transition. Hosted by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce NZ, this is a must attend session for Cambridge employers.

Date: 28 October
Time: 7.30am to 8.40am
Venue: The Clements function room
Register via the link: https://business.cambridgechamber.co.nz/events/details/holidays-act-reform-presented-by-dti-lawyers-and-people-in-mind-982