Proposed changes to interest deductions on residential property income
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23 Mar
Posts by Fortune Manning Lawyers
29 Oct
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 comes into force 30...
08 Jun
Sweet Decision for Honey Bees
The recent Supreme Court decision in 127 Hobson Street Limited v Honey Bees Preschool Limited NZSC 53 confirms the New Zealand positio...
17 Apr
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 placed...
23 Mar
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 co...
12 Mar
Zero Hour Contracts
What you need to know
Agreed hours of work
If an employee's hours of work are agreed, the parties' employment agreement must state wh...
12 Mar
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. Some change...
12 Mar
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 to constitute "property" and capable...
11 Mar
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: Challenging the Terms of A Will
It can be heart-breaking to be left out of a Will. If you believe you were left out unfairly, you may be able to challenge the terms of...
11 Mar
Sweet Judgment for Honey Bees
The recent Court of Appeal decision in 127 Hobson Street Limited v Honey Bees Preschool Limited NZCA 122 confirms the New Zealand posi...