Immigration Update – Work Visa Variations Explained
If you’re in New Zealand on a work visa and your employment circumstances change, it can be a stressful time filled with uncertainty. The good news is, you can update…
Employment Law Changes Are On Their Way
The Employment Relations Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament last week. It contains provisions rolling back the last government’s changes to individual terms of employment and to collective bargaining and…
Income Thresholds Rise For Residency And Work Visa Applications
On 15 January 2018 Immigration New Zealand increased the salary bands for Essential Skills work visa and Skilled Migrant residency visa applications. The increases are slight, and come about because…
Caveat Emptor – An Ancient Roman Concept Is Still Alive!
As a lawyer who studied Latin in High School, I am delighted to see the phrase ‘caveat emptor’ in the national news this month. Too often we see people choosing…
Six Things To Consider Before Buying An Apartment Off The Plan
With council planning rules in many urban centres focussing strongly on increasing density of housing, and with many proposed new apartment developments in the pipeline for Tauranga, apartment living and…
Immigration Law Update – Why It Is Harder To Get A Work Visa
As promised, Immigration New Zealand have introduced a number of new rules under the Essential Skills Work Visa category. These rules came into effect from 28 August 2017. The most…
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…
Think Twice Before Letting Your “Other Half” Move In!
Moving in with a partner who owns a house in NZ: what you need to know Making the decision to live with your partner is an exciting time. It is…
Important Changes To Commercial Contracts – Contract And Commercial Law Act 2017
The Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 (“CCL Act”) is set to make some practical changes to a wide range of commercial contracts and will come into force on 1…
Recruitment – Be Discerning, Not Discriminatory
A recent story in the NZ Herald highlights a common mistake many employers make when recruiting staff. An advertisement placed by an Auckland vet clinic suggested that the position was…