News & Articles

Newsletter – Issue 1 – Nov 2021

Changes to the Privacy Act
Online harassment: where and how to get help
Virtually witnessed documents – are they valid?
Changes to sick leave entitlements
Snippets – Traps when buying a used car – Leaving chattels under a will

Newsletter – Issue 4 – Nov 2020

Changes to building consents
Relationship Property and the necessity of full disclosure
What does Restraint of Trade mean?
Employment changes in regards to working from home
Snippets – Does the vendor have to remove rubbish – What is a testamentary guardian?

Newsletter – Issue 3 – Aug 2020

Overview of COVID-19 Public Health Response Act
Difference between Contracting Out and Relationship Property
Agreements
Paper roads explained
Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill and terminating a tenancy
Snippets – Importance of a Pre-Settlement Inspection – Can an activated EPA vote for the Donor?

Newsletter – Issue 2 – May 2020

Mortgage free holiday overview
Access issues – commercial leases during COVID-19 lockdown
Overview of Trusts Act 2019
Overview of the redundancy process
Snippets – Open space covenants – Residential tenancy requirements revisited

Newsletter – Issue 1 – Feb 2020

Overview of Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019
Points of interest on drug and alcohol testing in the workplace
What is a Calderbank offer, and when it should be used?
How do you enforce land covenants when a neighbour is in breach?
Snippets – General consequence when bankruptcy is declared – Statutory entitlement for sick leave

Newsletter – Issue 4 – Nov 2019

Types of trusts and their benefits
Purchasing a property at auction – what you need to know
What rights do beneficiary of a discretionary trust have?
Further change to gun laws
Snippets – The role of the executor – The new Trust Act 2019

Newsletter – Issue 3 – Aug 2019

Anti-money laundering overview
What to know when building a house with a building company
Overview of the new gun law changes
Sole Trader and Limited Liability Company – liability compared
Caveats explained

Newsletter – Issue 2 – May 2019

Rental property standards
The importance of Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
Under what circumstances should you form a Trust
An overview of mortgagee sales
Snippets – What is the purpose of a LIM report? – When can you access your KiwiSaver? …

Newsletter – Issue 1 – Feb 2019

Meth contaminated properties
Hague Convention
Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (PPPR)
Different ways titles are held
Snippets – How can you requisition a title? – Why do we pay rates? …

Newsletter – Issue 4 – Nov 2018

First home buyers – The process of buying and what to look out for
Rural Leases
How to give Notice to Your Tenant and What You can do if a Tenant is No Longer Paying Rent
Wills – What does having a Will mean and what happens when people die without one
Snippets – Unpaid Rates lead to Sale of Property – When You may have to Pay Tax selling a Property …

Newsletter – Issue 3 – Aug 2018

Commercial leases – what to look out for
Employment agreements from an employer perspective – make sure your employment agreements, and their clauses, stand up against the law
Personal Grievances – What needs to be considered when raising a PG
Terms of Trade
Snippets – Changes to the Food Act, What the fence?…

Newsletter – Issue 2 – May 2018

Lease Agreement v Tenancy Agreement – What is the difference?
Cross-leases – What are they and what implications do they have?
Disputes Resolution Series: Negotiation – How can it help you?
A Review of Labour’s 100 Day Plan
Snippets – Residential Land Withholding Tax, what is it and does it apply to you? – Proposed Bright-line amendments…

Newsletter – Issue 1 – Feb 2018

Changing Immigration Policies – The Result
Alternative Dispute Resolution Series: Arbitration – How can it assist you?
An introduction to shareholders’ agreement – Why are they important?
Proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000 – What you need to be aware of
Snippets – Who Pays the Rates? – Selling a Property. Inheritance – Is it separate property?

Newsletter – Issue 2 – May 2017

Brexit, Political Power and the Role of the Courts
Enduring Powers of Attorney – Recent Changes
The Harmful Digital Communications Act – Cyberbullies Beware
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 – Happy First Birthday
Snippets – Default Interest. Trusts – A Brief Summary.

Newsletter – Issue 1 – February 2017

The Bright-line Test
The Human Tissues Act
Reckless trading
Small passengers services review
I have been named an executor of a will,what do I do now?
Snippets – The Queen’s Chain. The Ombudsmen.

Newsletter – Issue 4 – November 2016

Intellectual property licensing
Plant variety rights
Best vs reasonable endeavours
Sharemilking agreements
Snippets – Building a boundary fence. Strange and wonderful land covenants

Newsletter – Issue 3 – August 2016

Eureka! Now What?
Secrecy Agreements
What goes on in a property transaction?
The legal results of a market decline
Snippets – Net Migration, “Click Agree” Agreements

Newsletter – Issue 2 – May 2016

Flat mate or de facto partner
Buildings and warrants of fitness
The ins and outs of a restraint of trade clause
Citizen’s arrest: An overview
Snippets – Property purchase – Meth testing. Reform – Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

Newsletter – Issue 1 – February 2016

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill – A look at the changes for landlords and tenants
Gift Vouchers – What happens to your voucher if the company goes into receivership?
The Health and Safety at Work Act – In force from 4 April 2016
How well do you know your lease
Snippets – Updated agreement for sale and purchase of real estate, Buying a vehicle – is there money owing?

Article – December 2015

Costs – You are a plaintiff and you want to bring a claim but there is a cost for you to do so – will you get these costs back? You are a defendant served with a claim and it will cost you to defend it – if you successfully defend the claim will you get these…

Newsletter – Issue 4 – November 2015

Selling a business – things to consider
Trusts and relationships property – what does Clayton v Clayton mean for me?
Tax changes for settlements and the proposed “bright-line” test
Modernising Child, Youth and Family Services – Interim Report
Snippets – Alcohol control and Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement update

Newsletter – Issue 3 – August 2015

Changes to the Companies Act 1993 Cyber Bullying – on its way out?
Child support Passing away without a Will – what happens to your Estate?
Snippets – Building contracts & retention sums – Building your new home, why include a sunset clause?

Newsletter – Issue 2 -May 2015

For Traders – What are your obligations when selling goods online?
Property Sales – Disclosure.
The Family Court reforms – One year on.
Speak No Evil – Non-disparagement provisions in employment agreements.
Snippets  – Building Amendment Act 2013 update. – Should you pay a deposit?

Newsletter – Issue 1 – February 2015

Work life and private life – Implications of social media?
Trust Law – Trustees duties – are you at risk?
Becoming a permanent resident in New Zealand – The process to apply and become a permanent resident in New Zealand can be complex, difficult and expensive for some. Depending on your skill base and financial status this process can be fast-tracked if your skills and investment are sought after.
The Supreme Court – One year on.
Snippets  – New Zealand’s extradition laws – Law Commission review. Traffic law – can you bike home from the pub?