Flat mate or de facto partner?

The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“The Act”) provides an equal sharing presumption to relationship property…

The ins and outs of a restraint of trade clause

Restraint of trade The world of business is increasingly competitive.  Business owners as employers have…

END OF YEAR 2016 OFFICE HOURS

Our offices will close for the holiday period at 1.00pm on 23 December 2016 and…

What goes on in a property transaction?

Many kiwis will, during their lifetimes buy and sell property.  Property transactions are not simple;…

The Legal Results of a Market Decline

When a market is in relative good health, there is a good chance economists will…

Building a Boundary Fence

The Fencing Act 1978 prescribes the steps that a person must take before building a…

Strange and Wonderful Land Covenants

Land covenants are standard in residential developments. They are essentially the rules that the owners…

Going to Court – Checklist

The prospect of appearing in or even simply attending Court proceedings will fill most people…

The Bright Line Test

In 2015, the government introduced the “bright-line test”, a method which attempts to tighten the…

Employment Law Update

On 14 May 2012, Cabinet approved a number of changes to our employment law including…

The Human Tissues Act

Until we are confronted with death, an emergency or illness, few of us are likely…

Enduring Powers of Attorney

An Enduring Powers of Attorney (‘EPA’) is a legal arrangement governed by the Protection of…