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…
The Difference between Contracting Out and Relationship Property Agreements The primary and distinctive difference between contracting out and relationship property agreements relates to the…
Rules and Regulations for Evicting a Tenant who Refuses to Leave With over 34 percent of people in New Zealand renting the property they live in,…
Importance of a Pre-Settlement Inspection The excited purchasers have found the property and the deed is done – the agreement…
Can an activated EPA vote for the Donor? You hold an activated Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPA”) for property on behalf of a…
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 – key points The purpose of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the “Act”), is to protect the interests…
The Dog Control Act 1996 Explained Dogs are one of the most common domestic pets in New Zealand. Dogs provide companionship,…
What does Restraint of Trade mean? A restraint of trade is a provision generally found in employment contracts, which prohibits an…
