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New Zealand's Modern Slavery Bill marks a significant development in global anti-slavery legislation, joining jurisdictions like the UK, Australia, and California in requiring large companies to report on slavery and human trafficking risks. How does this new framework compare to existing international standards, and what implications will it have for businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions?

Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process in New Zealand where an independent arbitrator makes a final, binding, and enforceable decision; it offers advantages including confidentiality, flexibility in selecting an arbitrator with relevant expertise, speed, and potential cost-effectiveness compared to litigation.

A new study examines how tradable rights in regulated markets derive value not just from immediate use, but from the strategic flexibility they provide firms over time. Using New Zealand's quota fisheries as a case study, researchers demonstrate that rights with longer tenure command premium prices by allowing firms to optimize harvest decisions based on market conditions.