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Court of Appeal decision: what happens when builders go bankrupt and leave homes unfinished?

In a recent case, the New Zealand Court of Appeal in Francis v Gross made an important decision about what happens when buyers of unfinished homes – called “pods” or…

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…

Assisted dying possible from 7th November

From 7 November 2021, New Zealanders who have a terminal illness and are experiencing unbearable suffering will be able to legally ask for medical assistance to end their lives. There…

Separating? Make sure your Will is up to date too!

Under the law, there is a “state of limbo” when married couples separate but are not yet divorced. If you have decided to separate, you should consider the following: You…

Lack of housing supply in urban centres problematic

It’s clear that New Zealand is in the depths of a housing crisis, with the lack of supply and new development in our main urban centres in particular. Many commentators…

Commercial landlords and tenants be aware – compulsory no access clauses are near

No access in emergency clauses have been a hot topic for most landlords and tenants since NZ’s first level 4 lockdown last year. Clause 27.5 of the ADLS Deed of…

Housing tax changes are here

The Government’s recent law changes and policy announcements include some significant tax changes – a few of which we outline below: For residential investment property acquired on or after 27 March…

What happens if you die without a Will?

If you pass away and do not have a Will in place, this is called dying ‘intestate’. In this situation, the Administration Act 1969 comes into play and dictates how…

Fair Pay Agreements and the potential impact on business

One of the employment law reforms proposed by the Government was the introduction of “Fair Pay Agreements” (FPAs). An FPA would set minimum employment terms and conditions for all workers…

Protect your future with an Enduring Power of Attorney

What happens if you do not have Enduring Powers of Attorney? We all know (or should know) that a valid Will is important to have. A Will comes into effect…