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The Broadcasting Standards Authority has concluded it has jurisdiction over an online media outlet that livestreams to New Zealand audiences.

Hudson Gavin Martin was delighted to once again author the New Zealand chapter of Lexology In Depth: Space Law.

The Government’s new Cyber Security Strategy 2026–2030 and Action Plan 2026–2027 signal a renewed push to strengthen New Zealand’s resilience to digital threats.

Negotiating a fintech partnership agreement is not a zero sum game.

IPP3A is almost here, and agencies that collect personal information indirectly need to prepare.

As the Office of the Privacy Commissioner moves enquiries online, agencies should be ready to handle more privacy issues themselves.

As people increasingly turn to AI tools for guidance on sensitive legal issues, the emerging lesson from United States v Heppner is that what feels confidential may be neither private nor privileged.

The new Therapeutic and Health Advertising Code tightens expectations on health and therapeutic claims, especially in digital advertising.

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.

2025 was another busy year in consumer law.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

If your business is in the market for an AI policy, there are some key themes you should be thinking about.

A recently published consultation paper proposes changes to update and modernise media and content regulation in New Zealand.

Te Pā Whakamarumaru New Zealand Security Intelligence Service has published new guidance for tech start-ups.

The Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee has released its report on the CPD Bill.

2024 saw a flurry of consumer law changes – with more likely to come in 2025.

An artist resale royalty scheme has taken effect for qualifying resales of eligible artworks on or after 1 December 2024.

The Australian Federal Court heft meer doubt as to expert evidence in bitter trade mark dispute about coffee jars.

The Copyright (Parody and Satire) Amendment Bill has been introduced to Parliament.

New steps to protect traditional knowledge.

New Zealand's Minister for Trade spoke at an event hosted by Hudson Gavin Martin and the New Zealand Middle East Business Council.

What are the legal implications of using generative AI tools in the production of your content?

A good contract will protect you and your work.

How would Fiona Harvey's case against Netflix be treated under New Zealand defamation law?

Hudson Gavin Martin has made a submission on the exposure draft of the Biometric Processing Privacy Code.

The regulation of therapeutic products is back under the knife with the Government’s recent announcement that it will repeal the new Therapeutic Products Act.

New online safety regulation could compel service providers to scan digital communications, effectively outlawing End-to-End encryption.

Big changes to using geographical indicators on labels came into effect in New Zealand on 1 May 2024.

The New Zealand Law Society has now published Gen AI guidance for lawyers.

New Zealand's Privacy Commissioner wants to introduce stronger protections to mitigate the risks associated with the automated processing of biometric information.

A style that has taken an artist a lifetime to curate can now be learned in a matter of months by generative AI.

More than ever before, the world is seeing a rapid growth in emerging and innovative technologies. New Zealand is no exception.

Over the last year, a huge number of generative AI lawsuits have been launched against developers, arguing that their algorithms rely on copyright infringement on an unprecedented scale and their outputs should not attract copyright protection.

The Privacy Commissioner in New Zealand has issued guidance on AI tools and the Privacy Act. As AI tools present privacy challenges, organizations need to innovate with trust to safeguard privacy while leveraging AI. This article reviews the guidance and important questions to consider.

New Zealand's election has sparked an increase in sponsored social media posts by major political parties. To connect with voters, parties like National and the Green Party are using popular memes and TikTok trends. However, copyright concerns arise as parties use content without permission. Notably, New Zealand's "fair dealing" rules are stricter than the "fair use" laws in the US.

A Bill to amend the Privacy Act 2020 to introduce a new notification obligation has been introduced to Parliament.

The European Commission has now adopted an adequacy decision for an EU-US Data Privacy Framework, adding a new twist to an ongoing tale.

In good news for visual artists, an artist resale royalty scheme is now on the legislative horizon.

The Supreme Court’s decision in Mainzeal confirms a “new debt” approach to compensation for breaches of section 136 of the Companies Act. This will have implications for directors of all companies, but start-ups in particular.

The European Parliament has drafted laws to mitigate the risks of AI, including some hefty penalties for breaking them.

Bankers will be pleased to have clarity over the scope of their duties in cases of suspected fraud on customers. However, victims of cybercrime may continue to be left without any recourse, as the number and sophistication of fraudulent schemes continue to grow.

The Customer and Product Data Bill is a landmark piece of legislation that will give customers more say over their data.

Meta has been fined €1.2 billion for unlawfully transferring the personal data of millions of Facebook users in Europe to the US.

New Zealand and the United Kingdom have signed a free trade agreement that includes important reforms in the tech, media and IP spaces.

No matter how small or large your law firm is, the right technology can help you streamline your operations and offer better services to clients.

The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 has now passed into law and makes significant changes to how incorporated societies are governed.

It's easy to forget that copyright extends to user generated content online. Here are five common myths about copyright online you should be aware of.

AI artwork is going mainstream, but it’s doing so off the back of human artists.

New Zealand game developers will receive an immediate funding boost from the Government to help support the growth of local studios. But is it enough?

AI continues to be a hot topic in 2023. But what exactly is "artificial intelligence" anyway?

Buried in the pre-Christmas rush, the Office of the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs released a Cabinet paper late last year making recommendations on key aspects of the upcoming consumer data right (CDR) legislation (the CDR Bill).

Hudson Gavin Martin recently contributed the “New Zealand” chapter to the 4th edition of The Space Law Review.

Should story tellers and content creators be alarmed by the recent decision in Ellis v The King (2022)? Caitlin explores this in detail.

The Government announced today that the banking sector will be the first in New Zealand to implement a new Consumer Data Right (CDR) in an executive push towards “open banking” – confirming the expectations of most in the sector.

Regulators worldwide are focusing on the widespread use of text and instant messaging within businesses. This should be a wake-up call for all businesses (not just those subject to specific regulatory regimes).

The “Hobbit law” is no more. The Screen Industry Workers Act 2022 (the Act) has now received the Royal assent and will come into force on 30 December 2022.

It's an exciting time to be in the SaaS sector with both public and private commitment to help drive a more productive, high-wage and low-emission economy. Andrew Dentice shares insights on what we’re seeing in terms of legal issues and market practice in the SaaS sector.

The Ministry of Justice is inviting feedback on the proposal to amend the Privacy Act 2020 to broaden notification requirements for agencies that collect personal information indirectly.

New Zealand’s internet watchdog, Netsafe, and industry group NZTech have announced the launch of their Aotearoa New Zealand Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms.

The Commerce Commission has now published specific guidelines about how to interpret the unfair contract terms changes to the Fair Trading Act 1986 that came into effect yesterday, so it’s a good time to offer some practical tips for reviewing your standard form small trade contracts.

For those who missed Edwin Lim’s webinar to the kiwiSaaS Community, here are ten things you should know when developing your SaaS platform.

The return of Armageddon Expo to Auckland last month brought a welcome sense of normality for the New Zealand gaming industry, which has been busy over the last year. So what’s been happening?

A bill introducing new Companies Office levies has passed its first reading.

Did Hollywood heavyweight Paramount Pictures make the wildly successful Top Gun sequel after it had lost copyright? The plaintiffs in new proceedings filed in a Californian court say so.

Russia’s tactical measures associated with the conflict which could have serious and long-lasting consequences for both the country of Russia and intellectual property owners across the world.

Parenting in the digital age is a minefield and certainly pulls you in all directions. Lisa Paz explores the debate having recently returned from maternity leave.

The Act is primarily intended to (a) regulate merchant service fees (the fees banks charge businesses when customers use a credit or debit card to pay) to bring them in line with fees charged in regulated markets overseas, and (b) promote competition in the retail payment system, by making it easier for new participants to enter and create innovative new payment networks and services.

Over the last month, regulatory bodies in Australia and New Zealand have taken aim at misleading (or sometimes downright dodgy) financial advertising.

The British Government has released plans for a comprehensive overhaul of how tech companies monitor user content – which could have global consequences. Here’s what users can expect.

Our privacy framework is often used as a reason to withhold the disclosure of personal information. While withholding disclosure may be appropriate in certain circumstances, it should be kept in mind that the same privacy framework actually permits the disclosure of personal information, where warranted.

The copyright may be worth millions, but the book itself? Not so much…

While many of us have found new (lockdown inspired) hobbies in the past two years, Taylor Swift has released no less than four studio albums but not your typical new release.

Kicking off your career is daunting enough, starting out during lockdown couldn't have been easy, but for summer clerks, Shania and Francesca they took it in their stride.

An ethical and culturally appropriate approach to data. To ensure New Zealand businesses can build and sustain meaningful customer relationships they need to have a point of difference – they need to make trust a business imperative.

A huge thanks to our clients who were invaluable to celebrating top tier rankings for globally renowned legal directories, Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.

Submissions closed yesterday on MBIE's discussion paper Buy-Now, Pay-Later and increased intervention in the sector in NZ seems inevitably on the horizon.

Here are ten simple, random things to think about when setting up a new business.

SPAC IPOs are being used in record breaking numbers to fund a new wave of disruptive technologies. Find out what a SPAC IPO is and how's changing the future of Urban Mobility.

When it comes to cyber attacks, there is no such thing as a target being too small. In fact, there are a number of reasons why start-ups may be more likely to be targeted.

The Screen Industry Workers Bill (SIWB) will replace the Employment Relations (Film Production Work) Amendment Act 2010 (better known as the Hobbit Law).

The UK and New Zealand have reached an in-principle agreement on the framework of a trade deal. Here’s what content creators and digital makers can expect.

Here’s our view on a recent High Court decision which looked into art, copyright, and relationship property.

Facebook has hit the headlines again for the wrong reasons. Whistle Blowers are suggesting that it has made decisions that put profit before the safety and wellbeing of its users.

The Court’s recent dismissal of the Commerce Commission’s case against Bunnings provides guidance on the use of taglines under the Fair Trading Act.

The Federal Court of Australia says a machine can be an “inventor”, but the Patents Office disagrees…

A new regulatory regime for the retail payments system is brewing. Here’s a quick rundown on what to expect.

We are delighted to announce that partner Anchali Anandanayagam has won the Institute of Directors (IoD) Auckland Branch’s Emerging Director Award.

Adapting business at pace and during a pandemic is nothing short of inspiring. Hosted by Ryan Ashton, tune into 'Yarn Live' to hear from the team as they share their insights.

Important changes to the Fair Trading Act 1986 were passed into law last week.