http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.allen-needham.co.nz en-us Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:18:02 +1200 Rocketspark 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 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/157965/rural-espeaking-summer-2025/ Kia oraToday we have published the Summer 2025 edition of Rural eSpeaking; your PDF is below.Inside:New Zealand’s methane resetMoo-ving on: Fonterra hands the reins to LactalisOver the fence: New limits on farmland to forestry conversions - Increase in Disputes Tribunal jurisdiction - Health and safety considerations for farm visitsIf 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.You will have ... Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:15:17 +1300 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post157965 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/156369/fineprint-summer-2025/ Kia oraToday we have published the Summer 2025 edition of Fineprint; your PDF is below. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful.Inside:Using AI in your business. What to consider?Digital assets ad your estate. Why planning ahead mattersAge of consent. What you can do at 16,18 and beyodAn opportunity to make a difference. A gift to charity in your willPostscript: Holidays legislation to change - Banks launch home loan comparison calculatorIf you would like to talk more... Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:38:07 +1300 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post156369 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/156335/property-espeaking-summer-2025-edition/ Kia ora Today we have published the Summer 2025 edition of Property Speaking; your PDF is below. We hope that you find the articles to be both interesting and useful.Inside:Rent reviews in commercial leases: Methods of reviewVendor supplied reports/disclosures: Can you rely on them?Property briefs: Proposed reform to the overseas Investment Act 2005 - Granny flat legislation just passed - No further restrictions on sunset clauses in agreements - Changes to earthquake-prone buildings as... Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:35:59 +1300 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post156335 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/152808/commercial-espeaking-spring-2025-edition/ Kia oraToday we have published the Spring 2025 edition of our business-focussed e-newsletter, Commercial eSpeaking; the PDF is below. We hope you find the content both interesting and useful.Inside:Calling in sick: Minimising illness in the workplaceRights of shareholders to company informationBusiness briefs:  Commerce Commission - Misleading and deceptive conduct - Noel Leeming; Online Casino Gambling Bill; and Biometrics Processing Privacy Code 2025To talk more about any of the... Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:26 +1200 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post152808 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/150938/trust-espeaking--spring-2025-edition/ Kia ora Today we have published the Spring 2025 edition of Trust eSpeaking; your PDF is below. We hope you find the articles interesting and useful.Inside:The office of executor: does it ever end?Enduring Power of Attorney: Is the attorney carrying out their role correctly?Trustees signing unlimited bank guarantees: Danger of breaching dutiesIf you would like to talk more on any of these topics, or of course on any other trust, wills or legal matter, please don’t hesitate to con... Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:34:21 +1200 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post150938 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/149324/rural-espeaking--winter-2025/ Kia oraToday we have published the Winter edition of Rural eSpeaking; your PDF is below.Inside:Understanding workplace accommodation and service tenancies: Complex legal obligationsShearing the love: Focus on New Zealand woolOver the fence: Health and safety on farms in the wet season – Changes to the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme – Foot and mouth disease agreement If you would like to talk more on any of these topics, or of course on any other rural or general legal mat... Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:33:55 +1200 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post149324 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/post/149068/fineprint-winter-2025/ Kia oraToday we have published the Winter 2025 edition of Fineprint; your PDF is below. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful.Inside:Employment law reform in 2025The Ombudsman – Who is this?Surrogacy in New Zealand – A complex and evolving area of lawConsumer Data Right – The age of open banking and beyondPostscript: Incorporated societies must re-register by 5 April 2026 - eInvoicingIf you would like to talk more on any of these topics, or indeed on any other... Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:43:32 +1200 http://www.allen-needham.co.nz/blog/#post149068