End of Life Choice Act 2019

Comes into force 7 November 2021 What is end of life choice? Assisted dying through the administration of medication by…

4 years ago

Medical Incapacity – At What Point Can an Employer Fairly Cry Halt?

Dealing with an employee who is on sick leave and has an uncertain prognosis for recovery can be frustrating.  It…

5 years ago

Charitable Trusts & Trust Act 2019

Trustees need to consider carefully and be aware of the implications of the Trusts Act 2019. The Trusts Act 2019…

5 years ago

Sweet Decision for Honey Bees

The recent Supreme Court decision in 127 Hobson Street Limited v Honey Bees Preschool Limited [2020] NZSC 53 confirms the…

6 years ago

COVID19: (In)solving New Zealand’s business crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic is seeing widespread impacts on businesses and the economy across the world. Increased insolvency is a continued…

6 years ago

COVID 19: Uncertain, frustrating times.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global, and completely unprecedented crisis of modern times. New Zealand’s alert Level 4 lockdown has…

6 years ago

Overseas Investment – All fine, or in line for a fine?

Pursuant to the Overseas Investment Act 2005 (“Act”), “overseas persons” cannot purchase "sensitive land" in New Zealand without the consent…

6 years ago

Zero Hour Contracts

What you need to know Agreed hours of work If an employee's hours of work are agreed, the parties' employment…

6 years ago

Some of the Employment Law Changes in 2019

In 2019 we saw a number of changes in employment laws. The changes were mostly focussed on strengthening employees' rights.…

6 years ago

When can a Beneficiary’s interest in a Trust be Relationship Property?

If a spouse or partner is a beneficiary of a trust, then that interest may be of a type sufficient…

6 years ago

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