In a recent decision of the Human Rights Review Tribunal an employer has been ordered to pay an ex-employee damages...
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Over the fence
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January 16, 2025
Requirements when transporting livestock The Animal Welfare Act 1999 outlines the standards and guidelines when transporting all live animals. All...
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Overturning the foreshore and seabed decision
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January 16, 2025
Changes for CMT applicants The government proposes to overturn a 2023 Court of Appeal decision covering Māori customary rights to...
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The moral dilemma of virtual fencing
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January 16, 2025
The popularity of virtual fencing is increasing quickly amongst dairy farmers, as an efficient method to contain and move stock....
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📢 Supreme Court Decision: Fiduciary Duties and Parent-Child Relationships
Kerry Bowler
January 13, 2025
The Supreme Court recently issued its much-anticipated ruling in A, B and C v D and E Limited as Trustees...
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Keep a Close Eye: Your Responsibility for Grazed Livestock
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January 13, 2025
When your livestock are grazing away from your property, your legal obligations as their owner under the Animal Welfare Act...
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Ensuring Animal Welfare This Summer
Fiona Jack
January 13, 2025
As the summer sun blazes, it’s a timely reminder to step up and meet our animal welfare responsibilities, whether you’re...
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Fallen in love with a beach house over the holidays? Going to AirBnB it? Rent it out for a fixed term? Slow down …
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December 20, 2024
If you’re buying a beach house and planning to rent it out or Airbnb it when you’re not using it,...
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Fallen in love with a beach house over the holidays? Going to purchase it with friends or family? Slow down …
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December 20, 2024
If you’re buying a beach house with friends or family, things can go brilliantly well. But sometimes things can go...
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Fallen for a beach house this holiday season? Ready to “buy now”? Take a moment to pause…
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December 20, 2024
If you think you might succumb to temptation and buy a holiday house at your favourite beach this holiday season,...
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I stand by what I said! Can I defend a claim for defamation?
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December 20, 2024
There are defences to defamation, but they can be difficult and expensive to prove. We recommend getting legal advice before...
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Someone posted something awful about me online! What do I do?
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December 20, 2024
If someone has made a harmful/damaging statement about you or your business online, your first step should be to notify...
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I can say anything I like online, can’t I? No!!
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December 20, 2024
Be careful about what you post online over the holidays, including your podcasts. If you post something harmful or damaging...
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Parental Leave: What to Know When You’re Expecting
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December 18, 2024
Meet Luke and Sally. They’ve been together for about a year, and now they have some exciting news—Sally is pregnant...
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Relationship Property Claims by Children – Part 2
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December 11, 2024
Our last article discussed claims by a partner on separation or death. Conversely, some blended families want to provide...
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