The Supreme Court has today released a decision which will have major implications for many businesses that have traded with...
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Family Dispute Resolution – A new service to help families in conflict
In April the family justice system underwent a number of changes that acknowledged the Family Court is not always the...
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Good Fences – Significant responsibilities for rural landowners
Robert Frost wrote ‘Good fences make good neighbours’ which is a great maxim by which you should farm. Issues and...
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Business Succession Planning
With 40% of business owners looking to retire in the next five years and the average age of New Zealand business...
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Latest legal updates
90-day trial period Still a challenge for employers: The processes around the 90-day trial period are still causing some headaches...
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The Health and Safety Reform Bill – Be prepared early for significant changes
The Health and Safety Reform Bill heralds the greatest change to health and safety law in over two decades. With...
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Careful Planning Needed for Blended Families
If you’re a member of a blended family you may be thinking about how to provide financially for your new...
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Farm Succession Planning What’s important: is it the family or the farm?
With the average age of New Zealand farmers rising, many farmers are facing the challenge of deciding what will happen to...
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Criminal Sanctions for Those Involved in Cartels – Proposed changes beef up the Commerce Act 1986
The law relating to cartels is changing and the changes will impose criminal sanctions on people or corporates involved in...
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Satisfying Conditions in Agreement for Sale and Purchase – Must use your best endeavours to satisfy
The Kiwi ‘Yeah… nah… she’ll be right’ attitude might endear New Zealanders to the world, but the recent High Court case...
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Helping prevent workplace bullying
Workplace bullying is a significant hazard in New Zealand. Not only does it affect people physically and mentally, but it can...
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Latest IRD phishing scam
Some readers may have received emails purporting to be from the IRD. These fake IRD emails are becoming more sophisticated...
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Relationship Property Developments
When relationships break down, numerous issues arise around the division of property. One spouse or partner may be left significantly...
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The Perils of Effluent Discharge – Sorting out the muck in the air
Have you driven down the road and had your windscreen splattered with effluent as farmers irrigate their paddocks with nutrient-dense...
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The Dismissal Process – Getting it right and being fair
When taking disciplinary action against any of your employees, you must follow the correct process or risk paying out large...
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