Posts by Tash Boon

Recent rule changes to the Essential Skills Work Visa category have added new barriers to overcome in order an application approved. The biggest change is the introduction of salary bands, which are determined by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). These salary bands bring with them varying privileges including the length…

It’s Now More Difficult To Get A Work Visa

Stay Sharp August 2017

With the closure of Baywave TECT Acquatic & Leisure Centre this week for urgent seismic remedial work, Hamish Murray’s article on strong rules for weak buildings will interest those involved…

Stay Sharp June 2017

The recent global cyber attack has kept many businesses on tenterhooks this week, with the Port of Tauranga using manual systems to process Maersk vessels. We are lucky that our…

Company Law – Signing Up As A Company Prior To Incorporation

On occasion, people sign documents in the name of or on behalf of a company that does not exist, but with the intent to form that company in the very…

Stay Sharp February 2017

The lazy summer days are coming to an end, the kids are back at school and the team are all on deck, recharged and ready to take on 2017. In…

Penalty Payments Under Contracts

Anybody who enters into contracts as part of a construction contract will be familiar with the idea of “liquidated damages”. These clauses outline the amount of money which is payable…

Enduring Powers Of Attorney – Changes Are Coming

Amended regulations for Enduring Powers of Attorney will come into force on 16 March. The regulations will include new plain language Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) forms and a plain…

Changes To Skilled Migrant Visas

Solicitor Michelle Urquhart was interviewed recently on her views in relation to the recent changes. Read the story here.

Stay Sharp December 2016

December has flown by and with the Christmas rush in full effect we aim to keep this newsletter short and sweet. With retail sales booming, Law Clerk, Alexia Grindle clarifies…

Fmca Transition Period Ends

As of yesterday, 1 December 2016, the 2 year transition period under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (“FMCA”) officially came to an end. Now, all offers of financial products…