Review of new drug testing at festivals law

Event organisers now have new legislation that allows for drug testing at concerts and festivals….

The future of smoking in New Zealand is revealed

Smoking cigarettes has always been permitted in New Zealand. In more recent times the health…

Recent Change to the Bright-Line Test

The new rules around the bright-line test have been hard to miss in recent days,…

A guide to KiwiSaver withdrawals and First Home Grants

The KiwiSaver first home withdrawal and First Home Grants are two completely separate processes. However,…

New Zealand / Australia travel bubble requirements

COVID-19 is ravaging the world. New Zealand and Australia have fared well in containing and…

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….

Enduring Powers of Attorney – A brief guide

Life can be uncertain and we never know what is just around the corner. No…

Modifying or extinguishing restrictive covenants

A restrictive covenant is a contract between two parties that is restrictive in nature; a…

Smart watches for our kids – How safe are they?

The internet of toys and internet of things are interchangeable; they both refer to smart…

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…