Articles

Legal updates and insights for growing businesses.

Resources

Latest Articles

Showing 1–12 of 12

Deed Of Release For Redundancy In New Zealand: Employer Guide

Redundancies are never fun, especially when you’ve built a small team and you know the changes will land...

28 Mar 2026

Need support?

Need help with your business legals?

Speak with Sprintlaw to get practical legal support and fixed-fee options tailored to your business.

Get Started Book A Call

Defamatory Statements In The Workplace: What NZ Businesses Should Know

Workplaces are full of opinions. Most of the time, that’s healthy - feedback, performance conversations, and a bit...

27 Mar 2026

Deeds In New Zealand Law: Uses And Key Formalities

If you run a small business, you’ve probably signed plenty of agreements - supplier contracts, leases, service terms,...

27 Mar 2026

Damages For Breach Of Contract In New Zealand: Business Remedies

When you run a small business, contracts are everywhere. Supplier terms, service agreements, leases, online sales, software subscriptions,...

25 Mar 2026

Contractor Notice Periods In New Zealand: Key Rules For Businesses

If you rely on contractors to deliver work (whether it’s marketing, software development, trades, consulting, or admin support),...

23 Mar 2026

Constructive Dismissal In NZ: Handling A Resignation Letter Safely

If an employee resigns but suggests they “had no choice”, it can quickly turn into a dispute about...

23 Mar 2026

Company Director Legal Responsibilities And Risks In New Zealand

Becoming a company director is an exciting step for any founder. It usually means your business is growing...

21 Mar 2026

Computer Workstations And Ergonomics Obligations Under NZ HSWA

Note: This article provides general information about New Zealand law and is not legal advice. If you need...

21 Mar 2026

Company Chairperson Role And Legal Responsibilities In New Zealand

If you’re running a company in New Zealand, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the term “company chairperson”...

20 Mar 2026

Common Law Contracts In New Zealand

If you run a small business in New Zealand, contracts are part of your day-to-day - quoting jobs,...

20 Mar 2026

Commercial Land Lease (Ground Lease) Agreements In New Zealand

If you’ve found the perfect site for your business but buying the land is out of reach (or...

17 Mar 2026

Christmas Break FAQs: Annual Leave, Public Holidays And Shutdowns In NZ

For a lot of Kiwi small businesses, the Christmas/New Year period is the busiest time of year. For...

16 Mar 2026