Gig Economy Workers’ Rights in New Zealand: How a Landmark Uber Ruling Was Overtaken by Law
The Supreme Court confirmed Uber drivers were employees. Parliament rewrote the rules. Now, gig workers across Aotearoa face the most consequential legal battle over platform work rights in the country’s history. In November 2025, New Zealand’s Supreme Court delivered what many legal experts called a watershed moment for gig economy workers’ rights. Five justices unanimously […]
