Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill
Our Environmental Law team discusses the recent Bill and how it plans to address the challenges of climate change. Read the article to find out more ›
Environmental Law
Green paper on hydrogen released
Our Environmental Law Specialists look at the Government’s Green Paper – A Vision for Hydrogen in New Zealand, which was published on 2 September 2019.
Environmental leadership in business award
GQ is incredibly proud to have sponsored the Environmental Leadership in Business Award at the 2019 Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards.
Is my business an essential service?
What business are able to stay open during the countries COVID-19 shutdown? Essential businesses, and those that support them, will continue to provide...
Rebuilding NZ’s construction industry post COVID-19
A number of infrastructure and construction companies are facing the risk of closure due to COVID-19. Under the Alert Level 4 rules, construction...
The COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Bill
The Bill establishes new fast-track resource consenting and designation processes for eligible infrastructure and
development projects.
Greater Employee Rights in Triangular Employment Relationships
If you have an employment agreement with one employer but your day-to-day work is controlled by a third party you are likely to be in a triangular employme
Whaakari/White Island Eruption – WorkSafe prosecutes 13 parties
WorkSafe New Zealand filed charges in the Auckland District Court against 13 parties over the Whaakari/White Island eruption which occurred on 9 December.
Resource Management Act to be repealed and replaced
The RMA will be repealed and replaced with three new pieces of legislation. The proposed legislation has emerged from the recommendations of the review panel
Can an employer force an employee to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
The first batch of Covid-19 vaccines are in the country. An employer making the Covid-19 vaccine a mandatory requirement for all employees would likely impact significantly on the individual rights and freedoms of the employee.
