Building and Construction

Court of Appeal decision: what happens when builders go bankrupt and leave homes unfinished?

In a recent case, the New Zealand Court of Appeal in Francis v Gross made an important decision about what happens when buyers of unfinished homes – called “pods” or…

Key takeaways from recent ‘reckless trading’ judgement

Insights on reckless trading and director liability: a recent High Court case A recent High Court judgment has shone the light on the ability of creditors to claim against company…

NZTA Revives Roads of National Significance: Major Developments Ahead for Tauranga

New Infrastructure Projects to Transform Tauranga: What You Need to Know. The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has recently reintroduced the Roads of National Significance (RoNS) program, marking…

A Seismic Shift for Commercial Investors?

The Court Decision The recent Court of Appeal decision in Weine Family Trust v Tadd Management has significant implications for the commercial and industrial real estate market. This decision overturned…

Transforming regions: Funding Opportunities with the new Regional Infrastructure Fund

The new $1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) is open for applications. The RIF aims to improve New Zealand’s economy by investing in both new and existing infrastructure projects focused…

Notable changes to NZS3910:2023 for civil and commercial construction contracts

Those involved with civil and commercial construction contracts will see the updated NZS3910:2023 General Conditions of Contract appearing in tenders coming to market. The new version is an evolution rather…

Land convenants: problematic at best?

Land covenants are a legal mechanism that restrict one landowner’s freedom to do with their property as they wish, and typically provide a benefit to another landowner or person who…

Directors’ Duties And Robbing Peter To Pay Paul

With the current economic climate of Covid-19, company Directors may question their business solvency and whether to continue trading in such circumstances. The recent Supreme Court decision of Madsen-Ries v…

New Government Policy Means Councils Will Be Forced To Accept Developments With No Car Parks

NEW GOVERNMENT POLICY MEANS COUNCILS WILL BE FORCED TO ACCEPT DEVELOPMENTS WITH NO CAR PARKS The National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020 came into force on 20 August 2020.…

First Tranche Of Shovel Ready Projects Announced

Welcome news today for the construction industry with the Government announcing the first tranche of “shovel ready” infrastructure projects to be fast tracked. Full detail of the projects can be…