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Open banking launches in New Zealand
02 Dec 2025
December 2, 2025

The official commencement of open banking in New Zealand is a significant milestone for the local industry.

Andrew Dentice

Andrew Dentice

Partner

Kyra Vince

Kyra Vince

Special Counsel – Knowledge

December 2, 2025

The official commencement of open banking in New Zealand is a significant milestone for the local industry.

Is fair something to fear? The Government announces beefed-up Fair Trading Act
24 Nov 2025
November 24, 2025

New Zealand's Fair Trading Act will be reformed to increase the financial penalties for non-compliance.

Oscar Zambuto

Oscar Zambuto

Solicitor

Tim Mahood

Tim Mahood

Partner

November 24, 2025

New Zealand's Fair Trading Act will be reformed to increase the financial penalties for non-compliance.

Open banking almost live
17 Oct 2025
October 17, 2025

New Zealand's open banking regime is set to commence on 1 December 2025 for personal internet banking customers.

Andrew Dentice

Andrew Dentice

Partner

Kyra Vince

Kyra Vince

Special Counsel – Knowledge

October 17, 2025

New Zealand's open banking regime is set to commence on 1 December 2025 for personal internet banking customers.

Why New Zealand businesses should care about the EU Data Act
05 Sep 2025
September 5, 2025

The EU Data Act is about to change how Kiwi firms handle customer data.

Edwin Lim

Edwin Lim

Partner

Kyra Vince

Kyra Vince

Special Counsel – Knowledge

September 5, 2025

The EU Data Act is about to change how Kiwi firms handle customer data.

Product labelling changes flagged for New Zealand
27 Aug 2025
August 27, 2025

New Zealand's product labelling requirements will be reviewed to simplify compliance while maintaining high consumer protection standards.

Luiz Buck

Luiz Buck

Senior Associate

Gemma Bell

Gemma Bell

Solicitor

August 27, 2025

New Zealand's product labelling requirements will be reviewed to simplify compliance while maintaining high consumer protection standards.

Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025 introduced to New Zealand
21 Aug 2025
August 21, 2025

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has now issued the Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025, which governs the automated processing of biometric information.

Anchali Anandanayagam

Anchali Anandanayagam

Partner

Kyra Vince

Kyra Vince

Special Counsel – Knowledge

August 21, 2025

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has now issued the Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025, which governs the automated processing of biometric information.

Ten tips for buy-side M&A success
14 Aug 2025
August 14, 2025

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.

Sarah Weersing

Sarah Weersing

Special Counsel

August 14, 2025

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.

A recipe for disaster – Is caramel a copyright work?
11 Jul 2025
July 11, 2025

A copyright dispute has broken out over recipes. Which way will the copyright cookie crumble?

Oscar Zambuto

Oscar Zambuto

Solicitor

Tim Mahood

Tim Mahood

Partner

July 11, 2025

A copyright dispute has broken out over recipes. Which way will the copyright cookie crumble?

Becoming a Globally Renowned Fintech Nation (and how regulation can light the path)
19 Jun 2025
June 19, 2025

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.

Andrew Dentice

Andrew Dentice

Partner

June 19, 2025

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.

Important changes made to the Privacy Act
05 Jun 2025
June 5, 2025

New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020 amended to include the indirect collection of personal information.

Kyra Vince

Kyra Vince

Special Counsel – Knowledge

June 5, 2025

New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020 amended to include the indirect collection of personal information.

New Zealand may ban social media for young users
23 May 2025
May 23, 2025

A new Members' bill would ban some social media for users under 16 years old.

Anchali Anandanayagam

Anchali Anandanayagam

Partner

May 23, 2025

A new Members' bill would ban some social media for users under 16 years old.

Customer and Product Data Act update – Open banking officially on the way
05 May 2025
May 5, 2025

Cabinet formally designates the banking sector under the Customer and Product Data Act 2025.

Andrew Dentice

Andrew Dentice

Partner

Kyra Vince

Kyra Vince

Special Counsel – Knowledge

May 5, 2025

Cabinet formally designates the banking sector under the Customer and Product Data Act 2025.

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