The Waitangi Tribunal: A Guide to the Process
The Waitangi Tribunal, a standing Commission of Inquiry, was established by the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975. It was a result of many petitions and protests that the terms of te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi were not being upheld by the Crown, providing…
Proud to Support Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse in the 2026 ANZ Premiership
We are proud to be sponsoring Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse for the 2026 ANZ Premiership season, supporting one of Aotearoa’s leading netball teams as they take the court this year. As a firm, we value teamwork, excellence and community connection, and we are delighted…
Harnessing Momentum in the Year of the Horse: A Legal Perspective
As the Lunar New Year celebrations draw to a close, many of us take a moment to reflect on the themes associated with the zodiac year ahead. For 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse symbolises energy, ambition and momentum – a year that is…
What employers need to know: Big shifts in employment law for 2026
Employment Relations, Holidays Act, and KiwiSaver updates—key changes in force and what’s next The start of 2026 has brought a wave of significant changes for employers and HR professionals across New Zealand. From a new approach to employment disputes to proposed leave entitlements and KiwiSaver…
2026 – A year of continued change in employment law
Last year saw the government introduce a raft of proposed changes to employment law. Some of those changes have already come into effect, including: the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025, passed under urgency in May, which controversially reduced the scope for pay equity claims; changes…
Pulse 2025 Season Wrap-Up: A season of grit, heart and community spirit
We couldn’t be prouder of Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse for an incredible season in the 2025 ANZ Premiership. Falling just short in a thrilling elimination final against the Tactix, the team gave us everything right to the final whistle—demonstrating trademark grit, composure under pressure,…
Employment Law Update
The current government is considering a number of changes to employment law. Our employment specialist Chris Scarrott discusses them and a couple of interesting recent cases in our September Employment Law Update.
What a Season!
What a season it has been for our Pulse Netball Team – an amazing Grand Final against the Mystics, where it came down to the final seconds of play to determine the winner, with the Mystics taking it out by one point, 54/53 at TSB…
Mahony Horner Lawyers Proud to Sponsor the Pulse
Mahony Horner Lawyers are very proud to partner with the Central Pulse as a sponsor of the netball franchise for the 2024 ANZ Premiership. We are thrilled to be welcomed into the Pulse family and support the team in what is looking to be a…
Mahony Horner Lawyers Celebrates Ten Years in Business
The firm recently celebrated its tenth anniversary in business on 1 April, and marked the occasion with a celebration for the MHL team at client Dean White’s wonderful Kisa Restaurant. Over the past ten years we have had the privilege of acting for clients from…