With a number of clients in the midst of a property purchase during lockdown, and others looking to purchase property, we’ve put together the following information to assist you to navigate this process under alert level 3. For buyers who have made an offer you will need to ensure you can meet the conditions of…
The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 applies to couples whether they are in a marriage, de facto or civil union relationship. The purpose of the Act is to recognise the equal contribution of both people to a relationship and to provide for just division of property where a relationship ends by separation or death. If you…
With the government announcing the move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 on Tuesday 27th April, Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) have released guidance protocols for vertical and horizontal construction projects. Prior to Level 3, businesses are able to: install signage and posters related to workers returning to sites rearrange workplaces for physical distancing of/between workers…
NZ moves to alert level 3 at 11.59pm Monday 27th April, so we have outlined what this means in practical terms for businesses able to get back to work. What Level 3 means in simple terms: If your business can be conducted from home, you must continue to do this unless it is not possible. …
Making the decision to live with your partner is an exciting time. It is a big step, but also requires some legal foresight. The law in New Zealand creates a legal duty between boyfriends/girlfriends/partners who are in “de facto” relationships. A de facto relationship is where two people live together similar to a married couple….
Covid-19 has the world focussed on our physical health, with good reason. During this time of uncertainty, we also should be thinking about our “legal health”. A quick check you can do from the comfort of your own home, is to ask yourself: Do you have a Will? If so, is it still relevant and…
With the country half way through the 4th week of lockdown, here are some of the most common queries we have received: Can I make staff use sick leave during lockdown? Sick leave should only be used if the staff member or a person they care for is sick or injured. Our business is an…
Contractors looking for guidance on on-site protocols for construction activities under Covid Level 3 can find them here. The standard has been created by Construction Health and Safety New Zealand.
The Government has issued guidance for what the Level 4 lockdown triggered by Covid-19 means for NZS3910 based contracts. The guidance advisory issued to public procuring agencies is that contractors will be entitled to a Variation and Extension of Time either: due to suspension by the Engineer under cl 6.7 (..suspension of whole or part…
The government has announced a suite of new measures to provide relief for small and medium businesses. New legislation will be introduced on 27 April 2020 which will extend timeframes required before Landlords can cancel leases and mortgagees can exercise their rights to sale or repossession. The legislation will apply retrospectively once the bill is…