Edmonds Judd

20/10/2026

🎃🍿 We're excited to be sponsoring this special Halloween screening of Co**se Bride at the Regent Theatre! Looking forward to a fun and spooky evening at the movies! 🖤👻

For years, we’ve tried to make a free Halloween movie screening happen for our community, but every year, something seemed to get in the way.

But this year, things are finally coming together! 🎃👻

We have amazing sponsor Edmonds Judd on board and a beloved animated movie that the whole family will love! ❤️🍿 We’re so excited to bring this event to our community and create a fun, memorable Halloween experience for everyone.

Save the date 🎃

15/10/2026

⚖️ Important updates for New Zealand businesses

From changes to health and safety duties and the growing role of AI in the workplace, to new reporting and liability obligations for consumer credit providers, there are several important developments businesses should be aware of.

With some changes already underway and others coming into force in 2027, now is a good time to review your policies and processes.

Read more on our website.

Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026 Since we published the Winter 2026 edition of Commercial eSpeaking, the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and will come into force on 1 April 2027. The Act introduces ‘critical risk’ as a defined concept – being ...

13/10/2026

📋 Major changes to employee leave are coming

The Employment Leave Act 2026 is set to bring significant changes to how annual and sick leave are calculated and administered in New Zealand, including a move towards hourly-based leave accrual.

The changes do not come into effect until August 2028, but employers should start preparing now by considering their payroll systems and employment agreements.

Read more on our website.

Employment Leave Act 2026 comes into force in 2028 The Employment Leave Act 2026 became law on 6 August 2026. It heralds the biggest changes to the administration of employee leave since the Holidays Act was passed in 2003, more than 20 years ago. The legislation, however, is not due to take effect....

13/10/2026

A great night out for an even greater cause!

Edmonds Judd is proud to be the Principal Sponsor of Cocktails for a Cause 2026, supporting the Waipā King Country Life Education Trust!

Join us for an evening of cocktails, festive celebrations, live entertainment and more, all for a wonderful cause!

Rosenvale, Te Awamutu
Friday 20 November | 6.30pm till late

Gather your friends and secure your tickets today! https://bit.ly/cocktailsforacause2026

✨ COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE ✨

Mark your calendar for Friday 20th November and join us for a very special evening in support of Waipā King Country Life Education Trust.

Think cocktails, Christmas, great food, live music, a few surprises, and a room full of people who believe in giving our tamariki the best start in life.

🍸 2 cocktails included
🎤 Special guest speaker Lisette Reymer
🍽️ Christmas buffet
🎶 Live music from The Anthill Mob
🎁 Silent auction
💚 Harold
✨ And plenty more…

This isn't just a night out — it's a night out that helps keep Life Education in our local schools.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now - bit.ly/cocktailsforacause2026

Friday 20th November | 6.30pm til late | Rosenvale, Te Awamutu

Come along and raise a glass for a great cause. 🥂

11/10/2026

🤖 AI-generated branding: creative shortcut or legal risk?

Generative AI can create logos, slogans and other branding in seconds, but businesses should be careful before putting that branding to work.

AI-generated content may not be unique, could conflict with existing trade marks, and may leave businesses exposed to intellectual property or passing off claims.

Read more on our website.

Brand protection in the age of AI An apple with a bite taken out. A golden ‘M.’ ‘Just Do It.’ The power of a punchy slogan or well-designed logo to immediately identify a business is immense, tapping into a deep-seated part of our psyche as consumers. A good brand inspires trust, implies int...

29/09/2026

The doors are almost open… 👀🏡🌿

Our Home & Garden Show stand is all set up and ready to go!

Can you spot us at Stand #255? Come along from 1–4 October and say hello to the Edmonds Judd team.

We’ll see you there! 👋

29/09/2026

A recent High Court decision highlights that trusts cannot necessarily be used to shield assets connected to criminal activity — particularly where the person responsible retains significant control over the trust.

The case is an important reminder that the structure of a trust does not always prevent assets from being recovered under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act.

Read more on our website.

But they cannot ring fence assets derived from fraud On 26 March 2021, John Bracken was convicted of New Zealand’s largest GST fraud having fraudulently obtained $17,311,262.29 in GST refunds over a period of four years. On 23 February 2026, the Commissioner of Police applied to the High Court for...

27/09/2026

The Law Commission has recommended significant changes to how decisions are made for adults who lack capacity, with a greater focus on respecting a person’s own wishes, values and rights.

The proposed reforms could also change the roles and responsibilities of property managers and welfare guardians.

Read more on our website.

Law Commission recommendations The Law Commission recently reviewed the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (PPPR Act). This legislation governs how decisions are made for adults who lack capacity and can no longer make some decisions for themselves. The PPPR Act applies widely; it i...

25/09/2026

🏡🌿 The Waikato Home & Garden Show is almost here! 🌿🏡

Just a reminder that Edmonds Judd will be at the Waikato Home & Garden Show from 1–4 October 2026!

📍 Find us at Stall 255

If you’re heading along, make sure you come and say hello! 👋 Whether you have a question about buying or selling property, planning for the future, or simply want to have a chat with our team, we’d love to see you.

📅 1–4 October 2026
📍 Stall 255

Pop Stall 255 on your list and come visit us at the show! 🏡💚

24/09/2026

A seemingly small mistake in a DIY Will can have significant consequences after the will-maker dies. A recent High Court case is a timely reminder of the importance of understanding the legal wording and getting your Will right from the outset.

Read more on our website.

Seemingly small mistake brings significant consequences Most people would never expect a Do It Yourself will, bought from a stationery shop to end up before a High Court judge. Yet that is exactly what happened in Oga v Bourne,[1] a recent case that shows how a seemingly small mistake in a will can....