Trust in Good Hands: What the “Power of Appointment” Means – and Why Your Will Should Provide for it
The “power of appointment” describes the power to appoint and remove trustees from a...
A Guide to Leaving Gifts to Charity in your Will
Making a will can be about more than just looking after your family; it can also be an...
What you need to know about the Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025
The Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025 (Biometric Code) was issued by the Privacy...
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Probate Threshold Lifted: a Win for Families and Estate Efficiency in New Zealand
From 24 September 2025, the New Zealand Government will increase the threshold for...
Charitable Companies
A company can be a charity – if it’s dedicated to exclusively charitable purposes
Incorporated Society Re-registration - Member Support Issues
The re-registration deadline is nearing – what happens if your incorporated society can’t...
IP Australia Releases 2025 Report on Intellectual Property Trends
It’s out! IP Australia has just released the 2025 report on the latest trends in...
Coffee, Cheese and Copyright - the Netherlands through an Intellectual Property lens
Over the past few weeks, I have been fortunate to be visiting the Netherlands. In 2023, I...
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Is your Incorporated Society ready to re-register?
Join us for a practical discussion about what you need to do before the 5 April 2026...
Privacy Commissioner’s Inquiry into Facial Recognition in Retail
TL;DR: Facial recognition technology (FRT) can be used lawfully in Aotearoa – but only if...