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Commercial eSpeaking - Winter 2023 Edition

Kia oraToday we have published the Winter 2023 edition of our business-focussed e-newsletter, Commercial eSpeaking; the PDF is attached. We hope you find the content both interesting and useful.Inside:2023 Budget – key pointsBusiness continuity planning: An essential component of running a businessBusiness briefs: Update on construction contracts retention regime – New obligations for businesses offering Buy Now Pay Later – Large businesses may need to disclose payment practices ...

Rural eSpeaking - Autumn 2023

Kia oraToday we have published the Autumn 2023 edition of Rural eSpeaking; This issue is very much focussed on the effects of recent severe weather events, in particular the unwelcome visits of Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle, and how you can help mitigate against the effects of these storms.Inside:Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Act 2023: Assisting recovery and improving resilienceLeased land impacted by Hale and Gabrielle: Some options for lesseesOver the fence: Resource Management ...

Fineprint, Autumn 2023

Kia oraToday we have published the Autumn 2023 edition of Fineprint. We hope you find the content both interesting and useful. Inside:Keeping your employees during the ‘big quit’: Retention tools and some risksGuest editorial – Having a cyber resilient business. Jan Thornborough, founder of Intelligensia.Bank of children: Children helping their parentsDriving on a limited licence: Can be done, but strict conditions applyPostscript: Minimum wage increased on 1 April 2023 – Improving the s...

Property eSpeaking - Autumn 2023 Edition

Kia oraToday we have published the Autumn 2023 edition of Property Speaking. We hope that you find the articles are both interesting and useful. Inside:Storm damage to properties: For landlords, tenants and buyersSubdivision consents: Recent changes to planning rulesProperty briefs: Update on legislation – Changes to LIM information – Replacement of the Resource Management Act 1991. If you would like to talk more about any of these topics, or indeed any other property law or general legal ma...

Trust eSpeaking - Autumn 2023 Edition

Kia oraToday we have published the Autumn 2023 edition of Trust eSpeaking; your PDF is attached. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful.Inside:Who really wants to be a trustee? A trustee has many obligationsWho are the ‘children of the settlors’? Make it clear in the trust deedTikanga in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand: Role of tikanga in Peter Ellis caseIf you would like to talk more on any of these topics, or of course on any other trust or legal matter, please don’t h...

Commercial eSpeaking - Summer 2023 Edition

Kia oraWe would like to wish our loyal clients a Happy new year for 2023 and thank you for your ongoing support!Today we have published the Summer 2023 edition of Commercial eSpeaking. We hope you find all this material useful for your business.Inside:Letter of intent: Useful but can present problemsWhat is the PPSR? Gives protection when leasing or selling goodsBusiness briefs: Employment Court rules four Uber drivers are employees – Facial recognition and the Privacy Act: balancing security ...

The Closing Chapter - Practical Guide to deal with Estates

Kia oraWe’re please to be able to provide you with the updated version of our NZ LAW booklet, The Closing Chapter - This is a practical guide to help deal with the death and estate of close family or friends. If you would like to talk more about estates, or of course any other family or general legal matter, please don’t hesitate to contact us.In the meantime, our thoughts are with you if you are dealing with the loss of a loved one and we are here to help.  Ngā mihi...

Rural eSpeaking - Summer 2022

Kia ora Today we have published the Summer 2022 edition of Rural eSpeaking, see PDF below. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful. Inside: Trusts and succession: Trustee duties in farm succession planningProtecting productive land: New policy statement – NPS-HPLOver the fence: Increase in Recognised Seasonal Employer visas – Updates to intensive winter grazing requirements – Proposed changes to the dairy and cattle code of welfare If you would like to talk more on any of...

Fineprint Summer 2022

Kia ora Today we have published the Summer 2022 edition of Fineprint; you can download the PDF below. We hope you find the content both interesting and useful. Inside: Greenwashing: green credentials are good but take careInsta # dismissal: employers, disrepute and social mediaShared parenting: relocating the children without consentAttorney vs executor: what is the difference?Postscript: Fair Pay Agreements legislation passed, some plastic products now banned If you would like to talk more on a...

Property eSpeaking - Summer 2022 Edition

Kia ora Today we have published the Summer 2022 edition of Property Speaking; your PDF is attached. We hope you find the articles are both interesting and useful. Inside: Negative equity on your property? Not necessarily a nightmareVendor obligations after signing an agreement for sale and purchaseProperty briefs: Victims of domestic violence can terminate tenancies – Body corporate rules beefed up – Buying a property with unconsented works If you would like to talk more on any of these topi...

Commercial eSpeaking - Spring 2022 Edition

Kia ora, Today we have released the Spring 2022 edition of Commercial eSpeaking. We hope you find these articles both interesting and informative. Inside this issue: Contract compliance: Fair Trading Amendment Act 2021 now in forceHybrid working: Now an option for many employeesBusiness briefs: Hiring migrant workers: what the new AEWV means for you - Changes to the Holidays Act on the horizon (but not before the Christmas holidays) - FMA review of ethical investing To talk more about ...

Trust eSpeaking - Spring 2022 Edition

Kia oraToday we have published the Spring 2022 edition of Trust eSpeaking. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful.  Inside:Trusts Act 2019 also affects executors and administrators of wills: mandatory and default duties explainedWearing two hats in a family protection claim: get independent adviceWhen Lotto winners fall out: The importance of who gets whatIf you would like to talk more on any of these topics, or of course on any other trust or legal matter, plea...

Rural eSpeaking - Winter/Spring 2022

Kia ora Today we have published the Winter/Spring 2022 edition of Rural eSpeaking; you can download a  PDF below. We hope you enjoy reading this issue, and find the articles to be both interesting and useful. Inside: *    He Waka Eke Noa: Recommendations with the government *    Crown Pastoral Land Reform Act 2022: Tenure review has ended *    Over the fence: Health and safety responsibility - Stock control bylaw changes ...

Fineprint Winter 2022

Kia ora Today we have published the Winter 2022 edition of Fineprint; download the Fineprint PDF for your reading interest and enjoyment. Inside: *    Creditor compromise regime: Another option in insolvency *    Guest editorial from the ANZ: The economy - tougher times ahead? *    Love, heartbreak and . . . death? Make a new will and EPAs when you separate *    New Incorporated Societies Act 2022: Imp...

Property eSpeaking - Winter 2022

Kia ora  Today we have published the Winter 2022 edition of Property Speaking; attached is the PDF of this issue. We hope you find the articles to be useful and informative. Inside: *    Co-owing a property: Think about having a property sharing agreement *    Land covenants: Rules on how you can use your land *    Property briefs: Healthy homes standards have changed - Rent relief for commercial tenants - Rising interest rates causing anxiety If you ...

Commercial eSpeaking - Winter 2022 Edition

Kia ora We hope you are well, warm in these late autumn days and are Covid-free. Today we have published the Winter 2022 edition of Commercial eSpeaking; the PDF is attached. We hope you find these articles useful and informative. Inside: *    2022 Budget: Commentary on the main points *    Proposed Income Insurance Scheme: Would be compulsory for most Kiwis *    Business briefs: Fair Pay Agreements Bill on the table - Propose...

Rural eSpeaking - Autumn 2022

Kia ora, Today we have published the Autumn 2022 edition of Rural eSpeaking; you can find a download link below. We hope you enjoy reading this edition, and find the articles to be both useful and interesting. Inside: *    He Waka Eke Noa: Options out of the ETS for the primary sector *    Forestry update: Challenges ahead *    Over the fence: New minimum wage - Vaccine mandate ends: how this will affect the rural sector - Rus...

Property eSpeaking - Autumn 2022 Edition

Today we have published the Autumn 2022 edition of Property Speaking; attached is the PDF of this issue. We hope you find the articles to be useful and informative.  Inside:*    Resource consents: What are they and when do you need one?*    Not sure of your boundary? Remedies if there is an encroachment*    Property briefs: Updates to ADLS Agreement important for buyers and sellers - Building in the Covid landscape - Hars...

Fineprint Autumn 2022

Kia ora Today we have published the Autumn 2022 edition of Fineprint; attached is the PDF for your reading interest and enjoyment Inside: *    Mental health in the workplace: an employer's issue *    Co-ownership arrangements: could be a good option to get on the property ladder *    Checking your home is accurately insured: regularly review the sum insured *    Helping your family before you pass away *&nb...

Trust eSpeaking - Autumn 2022 Edition

Kia ora Today we have published the Autumn 2022 edition of Trust eSpeaking. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful. Inside: *    Gift or loan? The importance of properly documenting advances between family members *    Caring for Kiwis who cannot make decisions for themselves: Comparing with Britney Spears' conservatorship *    Where there is a will, what is the way? A parent dies, but the child is unaware of the...

Commercial eSpeaking - Summer 2022 Edition

Kia ora We hope the year has started well for you and your business, despite the arrival of Omicron in our communities. Today we have published the first edition for 2022 of Commercial eSpeaking; you can view the PDF below. We hope you find these articles useful and informative. Inside: *    Contractors: a veritable minefield of employment law *    Grounding your jet-setters: The Covid dilemma of annual leave and holidaying offshore * &...

Rural eSpeaking - Summer 2021/2022

Kia ora Today we have published the Summer 2021 issue of Rural eSpeaking; your PDF is attached. We hope you enjoy reading this edition, and find the articles to be both interesting and useful. Inside: *    Water Services Act 2021: How does this affect the rural sector? *    'Nuisance' is still relevant in court: No fault is necessary *    Over the fence: 2021 resident visa pathway for migrant workers - Covid on the farm -...

Fineprint Summer 2021

Kia ora Today we have published the Summer 2021 edition of Fineprint; attached is the PDF for your reading interest and enjoyment. Inside: *    Defining a de facto relationship: not that straightforward when it comes to property *    Lockdown rent relief: are there remedies? *    Working from home: tax status of allowances *    Digital Boost: a tool for small business *    Waikato DHB cy...

Property eSpeaking - Summer 2021 Edition

Kia ora Today we have published the Summer 2021 edition of Property Speaking; attached is the PDF of this issue. We hope you find the articles to be useful and informative. Inside: *    Disputes in contracts: Help is at hand if things go wrong with your build *    Caveats: Protecting your interest in land *    Property briefs: Impacts on property dealings during Covid in Levels 3 and 2 - moving, buying and selling; property in...

Getting Down to Business

Tēnā koutou katoa. Buying an existing enterprise, or starting your own business from scratch, is an exciting time. It’s an opportunity to fulfil your hopes and dreams, being your own boss and working in the way that you want to. We have published this guide, Getting Down to Business, to help make your dream a reality. Its purpose is to provide you with some practical information to help set up and get your business off the ground. This guide is designed for you to dip into, although you may...