Five companies sentenced over Whakaari/White Island eruption In our Summer 2024 edition published in early February, we wrote on the...
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Can losses be recovered from a faulty building?
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June 11, 2024
Design professionals can rely on limited liability clauses The High Court recently found that the construction and insurance sectors can...
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The Budget 2024
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June 11, 2024
A no-frills outlook Although it is clear the economic outlook is somewhat gloomy, in delivering the 2024 Budget, the Minister...
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Postscript
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May 27, 2024
Incorporated societies: must reregister by April 2026 The clock is ticking for New Zealand’s 24,000 incorporated societies to reregister by...
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Receiving an inheritance during your relationship
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May 27, 2024
Relationships can be complicated waters to navigate at the best of times, but it can become even trickier when thought...
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Personal grievances
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May 27, 2024
Employers must act in good faith In today’s ever-changing employment landscape, employers face a myriad of challenges. A single misstep...
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Invoices not being paid on time?
Amanda Leahy
May 27, 2024
A steer for debtors and creditors The continued rise of input costs, finance costs, labour shortages, ongoing material shortages and...
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Do I still need a trust?
Amanda Leahy
May 27, 2024
Thousands of Kiwis have, over the years, established family trusts for a variety of reasons. However, it’s well worth considering...
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Why should you refinance your property?
Amanda Leahy
May 8, 2024
In today’s economic climate, we are seeing many people struggle with the rising cost of living. A big chunk of...
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Property briefs
Amanda Leahy
March 22, 2024
The new government has brought in significant changes to the property sector; we outline what these could mean for you....
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Commercial leasing and landlord consent
Amanda Leahy
March 20, 2024
Tenants wanting to alter the premises or their use If you are a landlord owning commercial property, you may want...
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Who is responsible for managing someone’s affairs?
Amanda Leahy
March 19, 2024
Enduring powers of attorney and the transition from attorney to executor upon death Enduring powers of attorney are legal documents...
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New Year – New Will
Amanda Leahy
March 5, 2024
The new year is an opportunity to reflect on your life and your wishes for the future, including how you...
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Can your ex-spouse claim your property when you die?
Amanda Leahy
March 5, 2024
Agreeing on a division of relationship property after you and your spouse separate can be fraught. Usually, emotions are highly...
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