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Planned Employment Law changes: remedies removed for at-fault employees

Removal of rewards for at-fault employees In a recent article, we discussed planned changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000 (“the Act”) which would see high-income earners barred from raising…

A Must Read For Residential Landlords And Tenants

If you are a landlord or tenant, the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act is sure to have an impact on your rights – it’s best to be aware of this impact…

New Zealand’s Privacy Law Is Changing – What’s At Stake?

NEW ZEALAND’S PRIVACY LAW IS CHANGING – WHAT’S AT STAKE? An update to New Zealand’s privacy laws is long overdue. When the Privacy Act 1993 came into force almost 30…

The New Trusts Act – Are You Ready?

The most significant change in New Zealand trust law in more than 60 years is almost here with the Trusts Act 2019 to come into effect in January 2021. With…

Eastern Bay Community To Get Lasting Benefits From Investment In Blue Water Mussel Farm Project

Sharp Tudhope are pleased to have assisted our client Whakatōhea Mussels (Ōpōtiki) Limited (WMOL) to raise funds to expand their blue water mussel farm and build a processing factory at…

Keep In Touch With Our June Client Newsletter

As we settle back into the office and our new normal, there are are number of staff movements to communicate. This month we farewell two of our longest serving team…

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…

Rent Dispute Process Available For Businesses With Fewer Than 20 Staff

After more than two months of negotiations the Government has announced an amendment to the Property Law Act to assist businesses who are experiencing rent issues due to Covid-19. Key…

While You Were In Lockdown – Employment Law Changes You May Have Missed

If you spent lockdown managing staff, subsidies and the financial impact on your business, chances are you may have overlooked some important changes to employment law. With businesses getting back…

Covid-19 Update

From Monday 18th May our offices will open to clients under strict Covid-19 Level 2 protocols. From Thursday this week, our management team will be busy putting in place safety…