Customer and Product Data Bill – Unlocking benefits for consumers

In providing services to consumers, businesses such as banks, power and telecommunications companies collect a…

Selling Shares in a Privately Owned Company

Selling Shares in a Privately Owned Company There can be multiple reasons for wanting to…

Trade Marks in New Zealand

Trade Marks in New Zealand Trade Marks in New Zealand What is a Trade Mark?…

Guarantees – Discussing anti-discharge clauses

Most guarantees have an “anti-discharge” clause, these clauses are designed to prevent a guarantor from…

Thinking of Buying a Business?

Buying a business can be both exciting and daunting. It is likely to be one…

Attribution vs market salary rules

The introduction of the 39% tax rate for individuals who earn over $180,000 from 1…

Changes to the Fair Trading Act

Changes to the Fair Trading Act The Fair Trading Amendment Act 2021 came into force…

Epidemic Preparedness Notice still in place for commercial leases and mortgages

In May 2020 temporary law changes were made to the Property Law Act 2007 (“the…

Three waters debate

Water is a precious and essential resource for us all. Its use and sustainability are…

New purchase price allocation rules

The purchase price allocation (“PPA”) income tax rules came into effect on 1 July 2021….

Are virtually witnessed documents valid?

The main purpose of having a witness to a document is to authenticate that the…

Changes to sick leave entitlements

As has been anticipated, there are some proposed changes to the Holidays Act 1993 (“the…