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Part 2 in our series on proposed reforms to New Zealand's Fair Trading Act.
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The new Therapeutic and Health Advertising Code tightens expectations on health and therapeutic claims, especially in digital advertising.
The new Therapeutic and Health Advertising Code tightens expectations on health and therapeutic claims, especially in digital advertising.
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A recent Court of Appeal decision provides long awaited clarity for businesses on the lawful use of another party’s trade mark in New Zealand.
A recent Court of Appeal decision provides long awaited clarity for businesses on the lawful use of another party’s trade mark in New Zealand.


The official commencement of open banking in New Zealand is a significant milestone for the local industry.
The official commencement of open banking in New Zealand is a significant milestone for the local industry.
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New Zealand's Fair Trading Act will be reformed to increase the financial penalties for non-compliance.
New Zealand's Fair Trading Act will be reformed to increase the financial penalties for non-compliance.
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New Zealand's open banking regime is set to commence on 1 December 2025 for personal internet banking customers.
New Zealand's open banking regime is set to commence on 1 December 2025 for personal internet banking customers.
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The EU Data Act is about to change how Kiwi firms handle customer data.
The EU Data Act is about to change how Kiwi firms handle customer data.
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New Zealand's product labelling requirements will be reviewed to simplify compliance while maintaining high consumer protection standards.
New Zealand's product labelling requirements will be reviewed to simplify compliance while maintaining high consumer protection standards.
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The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has now issued the Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025, which governs the automated processing of biometric information.
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has now issued the Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025, which governs the automated processing of biometric information.
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Pursuing an acquisition can be daunting for those who don’t do it regularly. This article sets out ten ‘big picture’ tips to help you – the Purchaser – prepare for success in your next acquisition.
Pursuing an acquisition can be daunting for those who don’t do it regularly. This article sets out ten ‘big picture’ tips to help you – the Purchaser – prepare for success in your next acquisition.
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A copyright dispute has broken out over recipes. Which way will the copyright cookie crumble?
A copyright dispute has broken out over recipes. Which way will the copyright cookie crumble?
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Fintech is fundamental. New Zealand’s fintech sector is ready to lead, but it needs conviction and clear direction from government and regulators to close the innovation gap with our global peers.
Fintech is fundamental. New Zealand’s fintech sector is ready to lead, but it needs conviction and clear direction from government and regulators to close the innovation gap with our global peers.
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