The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 came into force on 21 February 2026 and introduces a series of significant changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000 (“the Act”).
Being left out of a parent’s Will — or receiving less than you expected — can be both surprising and distressing. The law in New Zealand provides that, in many cases, this may not be the end of the matter.
In our experience, estate disputes are rarely unexpected. They tend to arise where known risk factors—such as estrangement, informal caregiving arrangements, or uneven provision in a will—have not been addressed clearly during lifetime.
It is a common question for business owners: do we really need a contract, or can we rely on trust?
