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Passing of Dave Pasley
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and dear friend Dave Pasley who left us on 27th February 2025. Dave was a cherished member of Gaze Burt and will leave an indelible mark on both the firm and the legal community. Dave...
New Zealand Employment Law Updates
The long-awaited Employment Relations Amendment Bill was announced on 17 June 2025. As New Zealand’s legislative landscapes shift, employers are facing a wave of significant changes that will impact the way workplaces are managed. Navigating these changes can...
Incorporated Societies Act 2022: 5 April 2026 is the final date for unregistered incorporated societies
As the deadline for re-registering under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 approaches, societies across New Zealand are reminded that only one year remains to complete this essential process. The new Act, which replaces the Incorporated Societies Act 1908,...
Who inherits when there’s no Will?
Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. Navigating what happens next, especially if your loved one has died without leaving a valid Will, can add another layer of stress and confusion. When someone passes away without a Will they are said to have died "intestate"....
Information Privacy Principle (IPP) 3A – A new duty to notify: Is your organisation prepared for the Privacy Act changes?
Parliament has indicated that starting from 1 May 2026, a new rule will change how your organisation handles personal data. Information Privacy Principle (IPP) 3A introduces a mandatory duty to notify individuals when you collect their information...
Passing of Jim Chamley
Gaze Burt honours Jim Chamley, who passed away recently at the age of 96. Jim had an extremely long legal career, during which he served thousands of clients with great skill, compassion, patience, humour and selflessness. He was a committed Christian who...
Buying a Franchise
Franchising can be a great way to own your own business. We have seen many very successful examples, but also some failures. Just as with any business, there are risks that must be understood and assessed as carefully as possible. However reputable...
Dear Board, shall we consider the environment today?
New legislation was introduced last year to clarify that directors may consider ESG matters (New Zealand Companies (Directors Duties) Amendment Act 2023).
Indemnities or Insurance for Officers, Members, or Employees under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022
As an Officer or Member or employee of a Society, the assurance of indemnity and/or insurance in respect of liability can be of paramount importance. Is your Society aware of the changes and limitations on indemnities and insurance resulting from Subpart 6 of the...
Farewell to David and Les
Gaze Burt has this year bid farewell to two long-standing and highly respected leaders of the firm – a final farewell to David Munn after his passing away earlier this year, and a farewell from working life to Les Allen as he begins his retirement. David retired from...
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