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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…

Immigration – New Visa To Attract Investors And Entrepreneurs To New Zealand

A new visa called the Global Impact Visa (“GIV”) aims to attract highly talented, successful and well connected entrepreneurs to establish ventures in New Zealand. The key benefit of the…

Growing Pains

Those resistant to change are losing, and the free market economy is winning. The Bay of Plenty seems to be groaning under the weight, and the tension is visible; speeding…

Immigration Law – Guardian Visas

What is a Guardian Visa? A Guardian Visa or 陪读签证 is a special multiple entry visitor visa category for the legal guardians of young foreign fee paying students. This visa…

Stay Sharp February 2017

The lazy summer days are coming to an end, the kids are back at school and the team are all on deck, recharged and ready to take on 2017. In…

Penalty Payments Under Contracts

Anybody who enters into contracts as part of a construction contract will be familiar with the idea of “liquidated damages”. These clauses outline the amount of money which is payable…

Enduring Powers Of Attorney – Changes Are Coming

Amended regulations for Enduring Powers of Attorney will come into force on 16 March. The regulations will include new plain language Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) forms and a plain…

Changes To Skilled Migrant Visas

Solicitor Michelle Urquhart was interviewed recently on her views in relation to the recent changes. Read the story here.

Stay Sharp December 2016

December has flown by and with the Christmas rush in full effect we aim to keep this newsletter short and sweet. With retail sales booming, Law Clerk, Alexia Grindle clarifies…

Fmca Transition Period Ends

As of yesterday, 1 December 2016, the 2 year transition period under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (“FMCA”) officially came to an end. Now, all offers of financial products…