Lost in Translation: Some guidance on dealing with culturally and linguistically diverse parties

Increasingly the Courts are being called on to adjudicate disputes between…


Eyes Astern – Increased MTA Fines on the Horizon?

We are maintaining a watch on Ministry of Transport proposals to increase the…


Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia hands down judgment in Business Interruption Test Cases

IntroductionOn 5 February 2021, we reported on the highly anticipated decision…


Vaccine Mandates – Current Position and Issues for Employers

IntroductionNavigate has contained a number of articles on the legal and…


Sneesby v Southern Response

The elephant in the room: when does full and final settlement mean exactly…


Yardley – Is the tide turning on the validity of mandatory vaccination orders?

In Yardley v Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety [2022] NZHC 291, three…


HSWA: District Court convicts but discharges with no fine imposed

In MNZ v Tauranga Fishing Charters Ltd the District Court ordered the defendant…


When is a loss adjuster’s file subject to privilege?

When an insured notifies a claim, the insurer appoints a loss adjuster or…