Cracking The Code – Relief For Small Code Companies
Recent amendments to the Takeovers Act 1993 and Takeovers Code will be a welcome relief to many small Code companies. These changes add a threshold below which the Code will…
Working With Us – Stem Wana Trust’s Story
Earlier this year we had the pleasure of working with STEM Wana Trust to help them achieve Registered Charity Status and in turn, deliver a world class STEMFest in Tauranga…
Future Proof Your Health And Wellbeing With An Epa
Often, we think of the elderly when considering putting enduring powers of attorney in place – but the reality is that everyone should have one. Having an EPA means you…
Buying A House And Land Package? Exciting Time, But Important To Get Right.
House and land packages are a commonplace transaction in Tauranga due to the amount of residential subdivisions in our region. We are seeing increasing numbers of our clients buying off…
Do You Have An Asbestos Management Plan In Place?
If you’re are a commercial landlord, the requirement to have an Asbestos Management Plan in place may have slipped under your radar. New legislation was introduced on 4 April 2016…
5 Reasons Why You Should Have A Will
Did you know that if you die without a Will, the law says what will happen to your assets AND there is no guarantee your wishes will be carried out?…
Deal Fatigue Is Real, Plan For It
Negotiating and completing a business transaction, whether buying, selling or recording a commercial arrangement can be anything but a simple and speedy process. As energetic as you may be at…
Employment Law Update – Several Changes For Employers
Several employment law changes came into effect on May 6. Individual employment agreements that are not in writing are now an infringement offence under the Employment Relations (Infringement Offences) Regulations…
Estate Administration – What Happens When Someone Dies?
The death of a loved one is a stressful time for families and sorting out the legal aspects can be a daunting task for those left behind. The first step…
Wage Thresholds Change For Residency And Work Visa Applications
On 15 January this year Immigration New Zealand (INZ) raised the thresholds for Essential Skills work visa and Skilled Migrant residency visa applications. The increases are small, and result from changes in the median income levels in New Zealand. In September 2017, Statistics New Zealand announced that the average earnings from salaries and wages had…