Incorporated Societies – what the new act means for you.
The new Incorporated Societies Act is now in force. With the regulations passed, incorporated societies of all shapes and sizes should be thinking about how the law changes impact them…
Inheritance law is under review
In 2019 the Government instructed the Law Commission to review inheritance law in New Zealand which is currently governed by a combination of acts including the Family Protection Act of…
New laws for employers dismissing unvaccinated employees
Employers have been grappling with the issue of vaccination in the workplace and what they should do when dismissing an unvaccinated employee. The COVID-19 Response (Vaccinations) Legislation Bill is intended…
Seven Employment Law Changes Looming – Will They Affect You?
The Labour government has signalled that we should expect to see some of the campaign promises to reform employment law implemented during this term. So, what were these promises, and…
New Zealand’s Privacy Law Is Changing
We were delighted to host the Privacy Commissioner at our offices last week, where he gave a detailed presentation and overview of the Privacy Act 2020 which will take effect…
Four Changes To Agreements For Sale And Purchase You Should Know About
Last month, the main form that lawyers and real estate agents use for sale and purchase of property changed. The new form incorporates changes in case law, technological changes and…
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…
Everything You Need To Know About The Trusts Act 2019
The Trusts Act 2019 is now a reality and will come into force on 31 January 2021. The Trusts Act 2019 will replace the Trustee Act 1956, applying to all…
July Deadline Looms For Landlords
An insulation deadline is looming for NZ landlords, but as landlords are familiarising themselves with the regulatory changes, further approved regulations are already on the horizon. As of 1 July…
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…