Employers, disrepute and social media Whether we like it or not, social media affects almost every aspect of our daily...
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Greenwashing
Amanda Leahy
December 19, 2022
‘Green’ credentials are good but take care The Sustainable Business Council ‘Better Futures 2022’ report[1] surveyed New Zealanders and identified...
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Shared parenting
Amanda Leahy
December 19, 2022
Relocating the children without consent Deciding to move to a new location can be exciting and bring a sense of...
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Postscript
Amanda Leahy
December 19, 2022
Fair Pay Agreements legislation passed The new Fair Pay Agreements Act 2022 worked its way quickly through the House and...
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Attorney vs executor: What is the difference?
Amanda Leahy
December 19, 2022
It can sometimes be confusing when we talk about an attorney (for an Enduring Power of Attorney – EPA) and...
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Negative equity on your property? Not necessarily a nightmare
Amanda Leahy
December 19, 2022
What is negative equity? A negative equity position is where the value of a property that provides security for lending...
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Business briefs
Amanda Leahy
December 19, 2022
Hiring migrant workers: What the new AEWV means for you Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has introduced the Accredited Employer Work...
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When Lotto winners fall out
Amanda Leahy
August 29, 2022
The importance of who gets what Winning a Lotto prize is always a reason to celebrate; dreams can be realised...
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Wearing two hats in a family protection claim
Amanda Leahy
August 29, 2022
Get independent advice In a recent case[1], the High Court found that a will administrator’s default in complying with a...
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Trusts Act 2019 also affects executors and administrators of wills
Amanda Leahy
August 29, 2022
Mandatory and default duties explained When the Trusts Act 2019 came into force on 30 January 2021 the changes it...
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Postscript
Amanda Leahy
August 4, 2022
Fair Pay Agreements Bill The Fair Pay Agreements Bill was introduced earlier this year; it proposes a framework for collective...
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New Incorporated Societies Act 2022
Amanda Leahy
August 4, 2022
Important changes and timeframes The new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 5 April 2022 replacing the very...
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Love, heartbreak and … death?
Amanda Leahy
August 4, 2022
Make a new will and EPAs when you separate Many people who have endured a relationship break up know it...
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The economy – tougher times ahead?
Amanda Leahy
August 4, 2022
Guest editorial by Miles Workman, Senior Economist, ANZ In another of our occasional Fineprint guest editorials, we introduce the ANZ’s...
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Creditor compromise regime
Amanda Leahy
August 4, 2022
Another option in insolvency When a company is struggling to pay its bills, ‘insolvency’ and ‘reckless trading’ are frightening words...
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