Updates to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEVW) Scheme
Coming into effect in January and March, Immigration New Zealand have indicated a range of changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa Scheme (AEVW). Read more below.
90 Day Trial Periods
From 23 December 2023, all employers can use 90-day trial periods in employment agreements with new employees. If an employee is dismissed during a valid 90-day trial period then the employee cannot bring a personal grievance in respect of that dismissal.
Medical Incapacity
One of the most difficult issues for employers is when they can justify terminating an employee for long-term absences for medical reasons.
Latest Case Law Decisions
An overview of the latest case law decisions and our thoughts and takeaways.
Macpac Hillary Challenge 2021 Sponsorship
We’re excited to sponsor the New Plymouth Girls High School/New Plymouth Boys High School combined team competing in the Macpac Hillary Challenge 2021!
Restraints of Trade
The Employment Relations Authority’s decision ordering Tova O’Brien to comply with her restraint of trade was a high-profile rebuttal of the commonly held view that a restraint of trade is “not worth the paper it’s written on”.
NPDC People & Culture Team
Our experience with ABMM’s employment relations team is highly successful due to the trust, collaborative approach, their high level of expertise across all areas of employment and the knowledge they have acquired on understanding our people. The ABMM team, have professionally and pragmatically guided and supported us through significant change processes, industrial and employment relations […]
Richard Buttimore, Operations Manager, Papa Rererangi I Puketapu Limited
Papa Rererangi I Puketapu Limited (New Plymouth Airport) have worked closely with ABMM for several years across across a variety of legal matters. We value their professional, accommodating approach and commitment. The ABMM team have taken the time to understand our business and tailor advice to suit our requirements and meet our objectives.
Alla, Notary customer – May 2025
Thank you ABMM for organising my notarisation. It was a pleasure working with your firm. ABMM have been exceptionally professional, helpful, caring and attentive. Thank you!
Jemma Stevenson, General Counsel, Powerco
ABMM has become a trusted adviser for a large variety of legal matters and provides quality and professional advice to our internal legal team and wider business. ABMM provides valuable, practical advice and has shown a genuine willingness to go the extra mile.