What to Do When Your Lawyer Retires or Closes Their Practice
Last Verified: 14 July 2026 | Author: Neville Woods, Partner, Rice Craig Barristers and Solicitors This page covers what to do when your lawyer retires or closes their practice in New Zealand, including how to retrieve your files, transfer trust funds, and find a replacement lawyer. For an overview of Rice Craig’s full legal services, […]
High-Value Property and Overseas Investors: What the 2026 Overseas Investment Act Changes Mean for New Zealand
Last Verified: 9 July 2026 | Author: Scott Hunter, Partner, Rice Craig Barristers and Solicitors This page covers the Overseas Investment Act amendments effective 6 March 2026, focusing on the new residential property pathway for investor visa holders. For an overview of Rice Craig’s full property law services, visit our Property Law Hub. See also: […]
Building a Granny Flat in South Auckland? The 2026 No-Consent Rules Explained
Last Verified: 8 July 2026 | Author: Philip Norton, Partner, Rice Craig Barristers and Solicitors This page covers the legal requirements for building a consent-free granny flat in South Auckland under the new 2026 rules. For an overview of Rice Craig’s full property law services, visit our Property Law Hub. What changed for granny flats […]
New Methamphetamine Regulations for South Auckland Landlords: What Changed on 16 April 2026
Last Verified: 6 July 2026 | Author: Scott Hunter, Partner, Rice Craig Barristers and Solicitors This page covers the Residential Tenancies (Managing Methamphetamine Contamination) Regulations 2026. For an overview of Rice Craig’s full property law services, visit our Property Law Hub. What changed for meth contamination in New Zealand rental properties? The Residential Tenancies (Managing […]
Changes to New Zealand’s Employment Law: What You Need to Know
Last Verified: 9 July, 2026 | Author: Rani Amaranathan, Partner, Rice Craig Barristers and Solicitors This page covers changes to employment law under the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026. For an overview of Rice Craig’s full employment law services, visit our Employment Law Hub. When did the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 come into force? […]
Managing New Zealand Employment Obligations During a Crisis
Last Verified: 7 July, 2026 | Author: Rani Amaranathan, Partner, Rice Craig Barristers and Solicitors This page covers employer obligations during emergencies and crises under New Zealand employment law. For an overview of Rice Craig’s full employment law services, visit our Employment Law Hub. New Zealand businesses often face disruptions from emergencies such as fuel […]
Rice Craig welcomes Rani Amaranathan as new Partner
Rice Craig is pleased to announce Rani Amaranathan has become a partner of the firm from 1 January 2025. Rani has been at Rice Craig for 15 years and specialises in employment law, civil litigation and workplace investigations. “Being appointed as a partner at Rice Craig is a tremendous honour,” says Rani Amaranathan. “I am […]
Rights and Obligations when the Employment Relationship Ends
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS AFTER TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT: CURRENT ISSUES “Breaking up is hard to do”. This can apply to all relationships, including the employment relationship. We commonly see disputes arise about “who gets what” when the employment relationship ends. Below are some recent issues our clients have faced after termination of employment. We find these […]
Centenary Celebrations
Rice Craig, the largest and most successful law office between Auckland and Hamilton, celebrated its 100th anniversary in practice on 17 March 2024. The firm was started by Stephen Rice 100 years ago. The celebrations were held at the Hilton Hotel in Karaka, and it was a fun event to be among such esteemed friends, […]
Trust Busting: a new Inheritance Act and Property at Death
On 28 May 2022, the New Zealand Herald published an article titled, “Trust busting: Inheritance, divorce law changes mean assets will no longer be safe.” It reported on the New Zealand Law Commission’s “Review of Succession Law Report.” The key question addressed by the Law Commission was: Who has rights to a person’s property on […]