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Drinking and driving – don’t do it

Drink driving is one of the key causes of road accidents in New Zealand. With an increasing death toll on...
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Ni Hao: Doing business with Chinese investors

We’ve all seen the headlines about growing Chinese investment around the world and New Zealand is certainly no exception. Although...
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What is your neighbour able to do on your property?

Easements: You want to do what on my land? A property owner‘s home is their castle. There are many ways, however,...
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Would you do this for your father’s money?

Protecting the elderly Using an enduring power of attorney People often find themselves looking after someone else’s money or property...
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Quick Quiz – who has a crocodile logo on the clothes they make? Check the answer here…

BUSINESS BRIEFS: The tail of two crocodiles, Business tax proposals announced, Attempt to structure around the Overseas Investment Act proves...
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Business troubles? Bet you haven’t thought of these options…

Even the best of operators can face financial struggles and at such times a wounded business loses friends quickly. When...
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How would your office handle it if your boss said they wanted to do this?

The way we live our lives and operate our businesses is always changing. Amongst the biggest changes is the move...
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Property Briefs

Misrepresentations in property transactions: keep to the facts The difference between ‘misrepresentations’ (which may support a claim for damages) and...
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Test the Depth Before You Jump In: Always do due diligence

It's standard to test drive a vehicle before you buy it, so it‘s equally as important that you also do...
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Legal Boundaries: Why titles matter

You have just moved into your new home and your neighbour knocks on your door. They say that your garage...
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Postscript

Computer virus scams There can be very few of us who have not been rung with the caller saying they've...
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Cyberbullying – stopping the trolls

In recent years there has been a significant increase in online abuse particularly of vulnerable young people. A high profile...
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Are We in a De Facto Relationship?

If you are in a de facto relationship, there could be significant financial implications for you if you separate, or...
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Changing Landscape in the Workplace

New health and safety legislation comes into force in early April. Organisations should always be aware of their obligations and responsibilities...
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Protecting Shareholder Advances and Guarantees

All too often shareholders overlook the need to properly secure the advances they make to their company, or the guarantees...
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