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 an attend...
06 Sep
Posts by Fortune Manning Lawyers
26 Jul
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 is well established t...
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...