2020 law changes round-up
From tax changes and parental leave, new vaping rules to marketing during the America’s Cup, check out this summary of 2020's new laws.
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Law change: Privacy Act for the digital age
If you collect, store or use personal information about employees or customers:
• check you meet existing privacy requirements
• get ready for the law change.
Law changes: Overseas investment in Kiwi businesses
If you are a New Zealand business seeking overseas investment, there are new requirements. Find out about the changes and what you need to do.
Paid parental leave is changing
Paid parental leave is extending from 22 to 26 weeks starting 1 July 2020. Here’s what you need to know.
Minimum wage rises by $1.20 on 1 April 2020
The minimum wage is increasing from $17.70 to $18.90 per hour on 1 April 2020. Here’s what you need to do.
Landlords: How to get your heating sorted
With winter on the way, it’s a good time to prepare your rental property to meet the healthy homes heating standard.
Trade marks just got cheaper
Fees for trade marks have decreased, making it easier to protect your logo, brand or slogan. Patent fees have also changed.
IR and ACC: No cheques from 1 March
Inland Revenue and ACC will no longer accept payments by cheque. Here’s what you need to know.
2019 law changes round-up
From ACC levies to employment law and changes for residential property owners, check out this summary so you’re across any new rules that apply to you.
Law updates for landlords and tenants
New rules now apply for when tenants are liable for property damage, requirements for insurance statements, and more.
If you’re a landlord, you’re in business
If you’re collecting rent, you’re running a business. Residential rental properties come with rules you have to comply with. Here’s what you need to know.
Get ready for upcoming privacy law changes
If you collect, store or use personal information, here’s what you need to do.
Rental properties: New laws now in effect
New healthy homes standards became law on 1 July. Check what’s required and what you need to do next.
Law changes: Natural disaster cover for landlords and tenants
If you have residential fire insurance for your home or contents, find out how you’re affected.
New rules for hazardous substances and wastes
New requirements came into effect from 1 June 2019. Here’s what you need to do.
Ban on plastic bags from 1 July 2019
Single-use plastic bags will be banned from 1 July 2019. Here’s what you need to know for your business.
New healthy homes standards for rental properties
New healthy homes standards for rental properties will improve heating, insulation, ventilation, and drainage, reduce moisture, and stop draughts.
2019 law changes: what you need to know
Get an overview of law changes coming into effect in early 2019. Find out how these changes affect your business.
ACC Work Account levies dropping
Employers and people who are self-employed will on average pay 6.9 percent less for their ACC Work Account levy over the coming two years.
Minimum wage rises by $1.20 on 1 April 2019
The minimum wage is going up from $16.50 to $17.70 per hour. Here’s what you’ll need to know for your business.