Converting Your Cross Lease to Fee Simple Ownership

March 2026

Chris Egden

While cross-leases are a common form of property ownership, they do bring with them restrictions on what owners can or cannot do with their property.  This is often relevant when an owner wishes to carry out alterations such as extending their ... Read more

Understanding Your Health and Safety Obligations: A Guide for Small Business Owners in New Zealand

March 2026

Jason Ray

As a small business owner in New Zealand, ensuring the health and safety of your workers is not just a moral responsibility, it is a legal obligation under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (the Act). This legislation places significant ... Read more

Trusts Act Disclosure Rules

March 2026

Andrew Logan and Jamie Stanton

The Trusts Act 2019 (Trusts Act) came into force in New Zealand in 2021 and introduced explicit obligations for trustees to disclose information to beneficiaries. Some Trusts have embraced disclosure as a necessary part of modern trust ... Read more

Rising Insurance Risks

March 2026

Ariana Kim

Increasing natural hazard risks are reshaping the insurance landscape in New Zealand, with some insurers now declining coverage in high-risk areas. It is evident that both prospective purchasers and current homeowners will face challenges in the ... Read more

Mortlock McCormack Law Turns 20

March 2026 On 1 April 2006, Simon Mortlock Partners and McCormack Law merged to form Mortlock McCormack Law, moving into the AMP Building in Cathedral Square. Over the past two decades, the firm has grown and evolved, taking on new challenges and steadily ... Read more

Olivia Durston’s Admission

March 2026 Olivia Durston began working at Mortlock McCormack Law in 2023 as an Administration Assistant and has worked steadily towards her admission since then. In December 2025, after years of hard work, she was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the ... Read more