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Thousands of NZ Businesses May Be Exposed Under New Contractor Law
Press Release 22 February 2026
Thousands of NZ Businesses May Be Exposed Under New Contractor Law

A major change to New Zealand employment law has quietly come into force. The new Gateway Test, effective from 20 February 2026, changes how independent contractors are legally classified — and most existing agreements weren't written to meet it.

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