http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.allen-needham.co.nz en-us Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:53:26 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/168290/fineprint--winter-2026--100th-edition/ Kia oraToday we have published the Winter 2026 edition of Fineprint; your PDF is attached. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful.Inside:Modern Slavery Bill: Implications for businessConsequences of ‘accidental directorship’: Caution for investors, startup advisers and board observers ‘Doomsday’ provisions in your willFormer Port of Auckland CEO loses appeal against health and safety convictionPostscript: RMA replacement legislation reported back from select ... Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:29:41 +1200 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post168290 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/168289/rural-espeaking--winter-2026/ Kia oraToday we have published the Winter 2026 edition of Rural eSpeaking; your PDF is attached.Inside:New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement: Opportunities and limitations for the rural sectorMethamphetamine in farm worker accommodationOver the fence: High Court upholds personal liability on forestry directors for environmental costs - Wilding pines: Budget 2026 injection - Rural Roading Resilience investmentIf you would like to talk more on any of these topics, or of course on any ot... Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post168289 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/168288/property-speaking--winter-2026/ Kia ora,Today we have published the Winter 2026 edition of Property Speaking; your PDF is attached. We hope that you find the articles to be both interesting and useful.Inside:Structuring your development and considerations for buyers in new subdivisionsRevised Law Association Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate: Become familiar with changesProperty Briefs: Right of way easement - Cross lease disputesIf you would like to talk more about any of these topics, or indeed on any other... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post168288 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/168287/commercial-espeaking--winter-2026/ Kia oraToday we have published the Winter 2026 and Budget edition of our business-focussed e-newsletter, Commercial eSpeaking; the PDF is attached. We hope you find the content both interesting and useful.Inside:Budget 2026 - Securing New Zealand’s future says the Minister of FinanceHealth and Safety at Work Amendment Bill: Expected to be enacted in the springBusiness briefs: Commerce Commission - unconscionable conduct; Overseas Investment Act 2005 reform; New obligations for businesses&... Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post168287 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/168286/rural-espeaking--autumn-2026/ Kia oraToday we have published the Autumn 2026 edition of Rural eSpeaking.Inside:WorkSafe's heightened focus on farm safety: Development of Approved Codes of PracticeKiwiSaver changes open the door to first farm ownership: Good news for rural workersOver the fence: Biosecurity overhaul - Employee v contractor - Wills and EPAs: Essential for the rural sectorIf 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 ... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post168286 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/164068/fineprint-autumn-2026/ Kia oraToday we have published the Autumn 2026 edition of Fineprint; your PDF is attached. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful.Inside:Trustee decision-making: How much weight should settlors’ directions carry?Cleared for take-off: Using your drone the right wayNavigating redundancy: Understanding the legal process for employersNew Zealand Superannuation beneficiaries: Overseas travelPostscript: Contacting the Office of the Privacy Commissioner - Resource Management Act 19... Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post164068 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/164067/property-espeaking--autumn-2026-edition/ Kia ora Today we have published the Autumn 2026 edition of Property Speaking; your PDF is attached. We hope that you find the articles to be both interesting and useful. Inside:Options to buy a property during a cost of living crisis    Caveats: What are they?An agreement to lease and a deed of lease: How are they different? If you would like to talk more about any of these topics, or indeed on any other property law or general legal matter, please don’t hesitate to contact us. The Win... Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post164067 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/161372/trust-espeaking-autumn-2026-edition/ Kia oraToday we have published the Autumn 2026 edition of Trust eSpeaking; your PDF is below. We hope you find the articles interesting and useful.Inside:Taxing the business income of charities: Inland Revenue proposal unlikely to proceedTrustees taking on liabilities of the trust: Can they be held personally responsible?Death, properties and prenups: The Rimmer case has changed the rules - for the meantimeIf you would like to talk more on any of these topics, or of course on... Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:57:20 +1300 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post161372 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/160426/rma-espeaking-summer-2026/ Kia oraToday we have published a special e-newsletter RMA Speaking; the PDF is below. RMA Speaking explores why the reforms to the Resource Management Act 1991 are necessary, outlines the key elements of the proposed framework and examines what these changes may mean in practice.We hope you find this commentary both interesting and useful.If you would like to talk more about making a submission on the proposed changes to the RMA (submissions close at 4.30pm on Friday, 13 Febr... Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:39:45 +1300 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post160426 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/159406/commercial-espeaking-summer-2026-edition/ Kia oraToday we have published the Summer 2026 edition of our business-focussed e-newsletter, Commercial eSpeaking; the PDF is below. We hope you find the content both interesting and useful.Inside:Uber drivers are employees - for now: The Supreme Court’s decision is final, but proposed legislation may offer alternativeNew Zealand’s criminal cartel regime: Lessons from the MaxBuild and Mardom prosecutionsBusiness briefs: Launch of the new Business Investor Visa - Responsible AI usage - ... Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:16:16 +1300 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post159406