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Changes to the Holidays Act 2003: what this means for employers and employees

Employment Leave Act NZ: Key Changes to Annual Leave, Sick Leave & Public Holidays New Zealand employers have long battled with the compliance headache that is the current Holidays Act…

Before You Sign: Common Conditions Every Buyer Should Understand in an Agreement for Sale and Purchase

Understanding conditions in a Sale and Purchase Agreement Buying your first home is super exciting, but all the paperwork can feel a bit overwhelming. One of the most important documents…

Probate Threshold in New Zealand Increasing to $40,000: What You Need to Know

Probate threshold changes in New Zealand Since 2009, New Zealand has required a formal High Court probate application for any estates where a sole-owned asset exceeded $15,000 – no matter…

A Legacy That Took Flight: Ray Shannon’s Butterflies and the Power of Planning Ahead

Not every client’s legacy ends up in a museum. Recently, Matthew and Samantha from the Sharp Tudhope Trust team made a special visit to the Auckland War Memorial Museum —…

Buying property together? Understanding ownership options

Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common So, you’ve found the dream home, or at least one you can afford, and you’re buying it with someone else. Whether it’s your partner,…

The on-going Uber Dispute: The ball is now in the Supreme Court… or is it?

How the Uber case and a proposed ‘gateway test’ could reshape contractor law This article follows our earlier update on the Court of Appeal’s ruling that four Uber drivers were…

Enduring Powers of Attorney – What are they and why do I need them?

Why Wills Aren’t Enough: Planning for Incapacity Let’s say you have taken the time recently to sign a Will with your lawyer. You tuck it away in a drawer and…

Team members step up Sharp Tudhope

We’re pleased to announce the promotion of four members of our legal team. Benji Crossley and Lucy Nolan have been promoted to Associate, while Hannah Cull and Kate Bennett have…

Tariff cease-fire: a breather for New Zealand exporters – but no time to relax.

Since our last update on US tariffs, there have been several significant developments unfold in the global trade landscape. Here is where things currently stand for New Zealand exporters. New…

Incorporated Societies: Countdown to Re-Registration Under the 2022 Act

What you need to know about updating your constitution and meeting the deadline As most Incorporated Societies should be aware by now, a new legislative framework is in place for…