AI in Business: Opportunity, Risk, Andwhat NZ Companies Must Get Right Now

Leave a Comment / Commercial, Employment / By admin

Artificial intelligence is no longer experimental—it’s embedded in how New Zealand businesses market, hire, contract, and make decisions. But while adoption is accelerating, the legal guardrails are still catching up. That gap is where risk—and opportunity—sits. For many organisations, the key issue isn’t whether to use AI, but how to use it responsibly without exposing […]

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Directors’ duties in New Zealand. What every business owner needs to know

Leave a Comment / Commercial, Litigation and Dispute Resolution / By Peter Montagna

Directors’ duties in New Zealand are not theoretical concepts. They are legal obligations that apply every day a company is operating. Whether you are a formal director, a de-facto director, or a person who is effectively calling the shots, the Companies Act 1993 makes it clear that you must act in a way that protects

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Personal guarantees in NZ; What business owners are really signing up for

Leave a Comment / Commercial, Litigation and Dispute Resolution / By Peter Montagna

Personal guarantees are a routine part of doing business in New Zealand. Banks require them for lending. Landlords often require them for commercial leases. Suppliers ask for them as part of credit applications. Franchise systems rely heavily on them. The problem is that most business owners sign these documents without fully understanding the legal exposure

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Statutory Demands: What Creditors and Companies Need to Know

Commercial / By Blackwood Montagna Ltd

If a company owes a debt and hasn’t paid, creditors in New Zealand have a legal tool known as a statutory demand to help recover what’s owed. Under section 289 of the Companies Act 1993, a statutory demand is a formal written notice that requires the company to pay the debt, come to an arrangement,

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New Resource Management Reform: Key Takeaways for Clients

Commercial, Property Development / By Blackwood Montagna Ltd

The New Zealand government recently announced a major overhaul to the Resource Management Act (RMA) 1991, a move expected to streamline environmental and development regulations. Two new Acts will replace the RMA, targeting environmental management and urban development separately. This article outlines the planned reforms and their implications for property developers, environmental stakeholders, and iwi

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Buying a business in New Zealand: key considerations

Commercial / By Blackwood Montagna Ltd

Buying a business in New Zealand can be both exciting and stressful. It marks the start of a new adventure, but usually involves some uncertainty and risk. START A NEW BUSINESS INSTEAD? An existing business should offer an established customer base and cashflow. However, you also inherit existing challenges and may need to make changes

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