Briefs
Short, plain-English summaries of official announcements that change a number or a rule for you. Each one says what happened, what it means, our take and how sure we are, and links the source.
The Employment Leave Act 2026 has passed into law. It will replace the Holidays Act on 6 August 2028, and it covers annual leave, sick leave, family violence leave,...
Your Rights$147,001 in unpaid wages, ordered back to five workersEmployment New Zealand reports that a restaurant business and its owner were ordered to pay $130,000 in penalties, plus $147,001 in wage arrears to five former workers....
Your HomeTenancy Services is sending tenant numbers and landlord IDsTenancy Services is moving to a new online bond service. Tenants with an active bond have been emailed a tenant number, and some landlords with active bonds are now...
Your BillsWho pays the water bill when you rent?Tenancy Services has set out who pays water charges in a rental. The landlord pays fixed water charges, water supply infrastructure charges, wastewater and stormwater. A...
We summarise in our own words and always link the official source. General information only.