Our team have in-depth knowledge of current New Zealand legislation are able to provide clear, practical support to navigate the employment relationship confidently, limit risk, and strengthen relationships.
For employers, we provide HR consultancy on an ongoing or as-needed basis. Our team can act as outsourced HR, getting to know you organisationsโ goals and people deeply. Alternatively, we can support your HR team on complex issues or where an independent review or perspective is needed.
Our Audit and Compliance team can also provide reviews and advice for employers around payroll compliance, the Holidays Act, minimum entitlements and engagement with the Labour Inspectorate.
For employees, we are able to provide advice and representation on individual matters relating to workplace issues.
Senior Associate Adrian Tocker shares valuable update on the 2026 collective bargaining landscape and offers insight into why wage negotiations are getting tougher. NZ Collective Bargaining Outlook June 2026: Why Wage Negotiations Are Getting Tougher
๐ง๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ฑ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ณ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ No-one in the workplace, including the employer signs up for conflict. Most people want to go to work to do the job they are employed to do and go home.
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