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Fineprint Autumn 2024

Kia oraToday we have published the Autumn 2024 edition of Fineprint; your PDF is attached below. We hope you find the content both interesting and useful.Inside:Invoices not being paid on time? A steer for debtors and creditorsPersonal grievances: Employers must act in good faithReceiving an inheritance during your relationshipDo I still need a trust?Postscript: Incorporated societies: must register by April 2026 – Minimum wage increases – Before you digIf you would like to talk mo...

Property eSpeaking - Autumn 2024 Edition

Kia ora,Today we have published the Autumn 2024 edition of Property Speaking; a PDF is attached below. We hope that you find the articles to be both interesting and useful.Inside:Commercial leasing and landlord consent: Tenants wanting to alter the premises or their useEasements: Rights of way, draining sewage and water, and conveying utilitiesProperty briefs: The new government has brought in significant changes to the property sector:Bright-line test changesRMA legislationRental and ...

Trust eSpeaking - Autumn 2024 edition

Kia ora,Today we have published the Autumn 2024 edition of Trust eSpeaking; a PDF is attached below. We hope you find the articles interesting.Inside:Making a bequest to a charity: Careful will drafting is essentialEstates and guarantees: Can cause difficult legal issuesCan your ex-spouse claim your property when you die? Agreeing on a division of relationship property after you and your spouse separate can be fraught.If you would like to talk more on any of these topics, or of course ...

Commercial eSpeaking - Summer 2024 Edition

Kia ora,Today we have published the Summer 2024 edition of our business focussed e-newsletter, Commercial eSpeaking; the PDF can be downloaded below. We hope you find the content both interesting and useful.Inside:Trial periods vs probation periods: both are useful for employersWhakaari/White Island eruption: health and safety lessonsBusiness briefs: Cartel conduct: New Zealand’s first ever criminal cartel prosecution – Privacy proposals for biometrics – New reporting obligations...

Rural eSpeaking - Summer 2023

Kia oraToday we have published the Summer edition of Rural eSpeaking; your PDF is attached.Inside:National, ACT and New Zealand First coalition: What can agriculture expect?Three Waters and Resource Management Act 1991 replacement legislation: To be repealedOver the fence: Family home v homestead: implications for relationship property – Road user charges: when to pay them? – Casual employees v seasonal workersIf you would like to talk more on any of these topics, or of course on a...

Fineprint Summer 2023

Kia oraToday we have published the Summer 2023 edition of Fineprint; your PDF is attached. We hope you find the content both interesting and useful.Inside:Two decades on: Proposed changes to the Retirement Villages Act 2003What happens to your children when you separate?Generative AI and copyright: Are you taking the right precautions?Receivership, voluntary administration and liquidation: What are the differences?Postscript: Mainzeal case and the implications for current and future directorsIf ...

Property eSpeaking - Spring 2023 Edition

Kia oraToday we have published the Spring 2023 edition of Property Speaking; your PDF is attached. We hope that you find the articles to be both interesting and useful.Inside:What happens if your builder goes bust? Choose carefullyAlternative methods to sell your property: Auction and tender overviewProperty briefs:First Home Partner scheme on holdCouncil delays for property developersShort-term accommodation – take care, andElection impact on property issuesIf you could like to talk...

Commercial eSpeaking - Spring 2023 Edition

Kia oraToday we have published the Spring 2023 edition of our business-focussed e-newsletter, Commercial eSpeaking; the PDF is attached. We hope you find the content both interesting and useful.Inside:Mainzeal decision – major implications for company directorsNew retention monies legislation gives better protection – comes into force on 5 OctoberBusiness briefs: Lego wins trade mark dispute with Zuru – Start preparing for the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 – ESG and directors...

Trust eSpeaking - Spring 2023 Edition

Kia oraToday we have published the Spring 2023 edition of Trust eSpeaking; your PDF is attached. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful.Inside:Decision in ‘Alphabet case’ could change succession landscape – significant issues raisedRefusing an inheritance – what options does a trustee have?Polyamorous relationships – Supreme Court confirms that the Property (Relationships) Act can applyIf you would like to talk more on any of these topics, or of course on a...

Fineprint, Winter 2023

Kia oraToday we have published the Winter 2023 edition of Fineprint; your PDF is attached. We hope you find the content both interesting and useful.Inside:Land covenants: now commonplace in residential developmentsAdvance directives: right to choose your healthcareSchool boards of trustees: significant obligations and responsibilitiesTime changed to raise personal grievance for sexual harassment: extended from 90 days to 12 monthsPostscript: Firearms Register now up and running – Loo...

Rural eSpeaking - Winter 2023

Kia oraToday we have published the Winter edition of Rural eSpeaking; your PDF is attached. Inside:Freshwater farm plans: Roll out by regions starting 1 AugustEmissions Trading Scheme: Two discussion papers invite submissionsOver the fence: Obligations of working dog owners – MPI: Animal welfare checks – Firearms Registry opened 24 June 2023 If you would like to talk more on any of these topics, or of course on any other rural or general legal matter, please don’t hesitate to contact us. T...

Property eSpeaking - Winter 2023 Edition

Kia oraToday we have published the Winter 2023 edition of Property Speaking; your PDF is attached below. We hope that you find the content both useful and interesting.Inside:Kāinga Ora First Home Partner scheme: a co-ownership optionOwning a heritage building: a burden or a boon?Property briefs: Unit titles legislation updates – First Home Grants thresholds increase – Loan to value restrictions easedIf you would like to talk more about any of these topics, or indeed any other prop...

Commercial eSpeaking - Winter 2023 Edition

Kia oraToday we have published the Winter 2023 edition of our business-focussed e-newsletter, Commercial eSpeaking; the PDF is attached. We hope you find the content both interesting and useful.Inside:2023 Budget – key pointsBusiness continuity planning: An essential component of running a businessBusiness briefs: Update on construction contracts retention regime – New obligations for businesses offering Buy Now Pay Later – Large businesses may need to disclose payment practices ...

Rural eSpeaking - Autumn 2023

Kia oraToday we have published the Autumn 2023 edition of Rural eSpeaking; This issue is very much focussed on the effects of recent severe weather events, in particular the unwelcome visits of Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle, and how you can help mitigate against the effects of these storms.Inside:Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Act 2023: Assisting recovery and improving resilienceLeased land impacted by Hale and Gabrielle: Some options for lesseesOver the fence: Resource Management ...

Fineprint, Autumn 2023

Kia oraToday we have published the Autumn 2023 edition of Fineprint. We hope you find the content both interesting and useful. Inside:Keeping your employees during the ‘big quit’: Retention tools and some risksGuest editorial – Having a cyber resilient business. Jan Thornborough, founder of Intelligensia.Bank of children: Children helping their parentsDriving on a limited licence: Can be done, but strict conditions applyPostscript: Minimum wage increased on 1 April 2023 – Improving the s...

Property eSpeaking - Autumn 2023 Edition

Kia oraToday we have published the Autumn 2023 edition of Property Speaking. We hope that you find the articles are both interesting and useful. Inside:Storm damage to properties: For landlords, tenants and buyersSubdivision consents: Recent changes to planning rulesProperty briefs: Update on legislation – Changes to LIM information – Replacement of the Resource Management Act 1991. If you would like to talk more about any of these topics, or indeed any other property law or general legal ma...

Trust eSpeaking - Autumn 2023 Edition

Kia oraToday we have published the Autumn 2023 edition of Trust eSpeaking; your PDF is attached. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful.Inside:Who really wants to be a trustee? A trustee has many obligationsWho are the ‘children of the settlors’? Make it clear in the trust deedTikanga in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand: Role of tikanga in Peter Ellis caseIf you would like to talk more on any of these topics, or of course on any other trust or legal matter, please don’t h...

Commercial eSpeaking - Summer 2023 Edition

Kia oraWe would like to wish our loyal clients a Happy new year for 2023 and thank you for your ongoing support!Today we have published the Summer 2023 edition of Commercial eSpeaking. We hope you find all this material useful for your business.Inside:Letter of intent: Useful but can present problemsWhat is the PPSR? Gives protection when leasing or selling goodsBusiness briefs: Employment Court rules four Uber drivers are employees – Facial recognition and the Privacy Act: balancing security ...

The Closing Chapter - Practical Guide to deal with Estates

Kia oraWe’re please to be able to provide you with the updated version of our NZ LAW booklet, The Closing Chapter - This is a practical guide to help deal with the death and estate of close family or friends. If you would like to talk more about estates, or of course any other family or general legal matter, please don’t hesitate to contact us.In the meantime, our thoughts are with you if you are dealing with the loss of a loved one and we are here to help.  Ngā mihi...

Rural eSpeaking - Summer 2022

Kia ora Today we have published the Summer 2022 edition of Rural eSpeaking, see PDF below. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful. Inside: Trusts and succession: Trustee duties in farm succession planningProtecting productive land: New policy statement – NPS-HPLOver the fence: Increase in Recognised Seasonal Employer visas – Updates to intensive winter grazing requirements – Proposed changes to the dairy and cattle code of welfare If you would like to talk more on any of...

Fineprint Summer 2022

Kia ora Today we have published the Summer 2022 edition of Fineprint; you can download the PDF below. We hope you find the content both interesting and useful. Inside: Greenwashing: green credentials are good but take careInsta # dismissal: employers, disrepute and social mediaShared parenting: relocating the children without consentAttorney vs executor: what is the difference?Postscript: Fair Pay Agreements legislation passed, some plastic products now banned If you would like to talk more on a...

Property eSpeaking - Summer 2022 Edition

Kia ora Today we have published the Summer 2022 edition of Property Speaking; your PDF is attached. We hope you find the articles are both interesting and useful. Inside: Negative equity on your property? Not necessarily a nightmareVendor obligations after signing an agreement for sale and purchaseProperty briefs: Victims of domestic violence can terminate tenancies – Body corporate rules beefed up – Buying a property with unconsented works If you would like to talk more on any of these topi...

Commercial eSpeaking - Spring 2022 Edition

Kia ora, Today we have released the Spring 2022 edition of Commercial eSpeaking. We hope you find these articles both interesting and informative. Inside this issue: Contract compliance: Fair Trading Amendment Act 2021 now in forceHybrid working: Now an option for many employeesBusiness briefs: Hiring migrant workers: what the new AEWV means for you - Changes to the Holidays Act on the horizon (but not before the Christmas holidays) - FMA review of ethical investing To talk more about ...

Trust eSpeaking - Spring 2022 Edition

Kia oraToday we have published the Spring 2022 edition of Trust eSpeaking. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful.  Inside:Trusts Act 2019 also affects executors and administrators of wills: mandatory and default duties explainedWearing two hats in a family protection claim: get independent adviceWhen Lotto winners fall out: The importance of who gets whatIf you would like to talk more on any of these topics, or of course on any other trust or legal matter, plea...

Rural eSpeaking - Winter/Spring 2022

Kia ora Today we have published the Winter/Spring 2022 edition of Rural eSpeaking; you can download a  PDF below. We hope you enjoy reading this issue, and find the articles to be both interesting and useful. Inside: *    He Waka Eke Noa: Recommendations with the government *    Crown Pastoral Land Reform Act 2022: Tenure review has ended *    Over the fence: Health and safety responsibility - Stock control bylaw changes ...