SBS v WorkSafe [2025] NZHC 979 – Consultants at Risk

The High Court has found that health and safety advisors and consultants may be…


Grimshaw & Co v Body Corporate 207624 [2025] NZCA 392

IntroductionIn Grimshaw & Co v Body Corporate 207624 the Court of Appeal…


Illegality in the Civil Law

IntroductionThe English Court of Appeal has ruled on the impact of illegal…


Pearce v Toka Tū Ake Natural Hazards Commission [2025] NZHC 623

The Earthquake Commission Act 1993 (EQC Act, since replaced by the Natural…


Routhan v PGG Wrightson

With its decision in Routhan,1 the Supreme Court has confirmed the extent to…


Taylor v Roper [2025] NZHC 30

Exemplary damages remain a difficult remedy for plaintiffs to achieve in New…


Court of Appeal Confirms James Hardie Not Liable

Case SummaryThe Court of Appeal has confirmed that manufacturers of products…


Legal Updates

WorkSafe Ordered to Pay CostsTauranga Tourism Services Ltd v WorkSafe New…


Uber Drivers are Employees Rather than Independent Contractors

Rasier Operations BV v E Tū IncThe Court of Appeal recently upheld an…