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What is Constructive Dismissal?

May 4, 2023


Constructive dismissal describes the situation in which ... 


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Name Suppression in Employment Cases

Oct. 16, 2022


Non-publication orders may be granted in certain circumstances on application in the Employment Relations Authority or Tribunal.


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Immigration Update

Oct. 13, 2022


Immigration New Zealand have announced that expression of interest selections will resume for two popular visa categories: Skilled Migrant and the Parent Resident Visa.


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Buying an Apartment

Oct. 11, 2022


Apartments can be an affordable way to enter the property market or invest, although there are potential issues to be aware of. 


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Court Orders for the Removal of Trees & Structures

April 26, 2022


Land owners or occupiers can apply under s 333 of the Property Law Act 2007 for orders requiring another landowner to remove, repair or alter a structure or remove or trim a tree.


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Estates, Probate & Letters of Administration

April 13, 2022


Estate administration is the process of gathering a person's assets and distributing these to their beneficiaries. 


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Enduring Powers of Attorney

Dec. 13, 2021


An enduring power of attorney is a legal document in which a person elects someone to manage their affairs and make decisions on their behalf.


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Restraint of Trade

Oct. 13, 2021


Restraint of trade clauses are covenants that seek to protect the employer’s proprietary or commercial interests.


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KiwiSaver for First Home Buyers

Oct. 13, 2021


Buying your first home can be prohibitively expensive. Fortunately, there is some assistance available through the KiwiSaver scheme which may enable first home..


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Disciplinary Meetings and the Disciplinary Process

Sept. 20, 2021


Attending a disciplinary meeting at work can be an extremely intimidating and stressful experience..


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Employment: Redundancy on Parental Leave

Sept. 14, 2020


The Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 creates a presumption that an employee's job will be kept open for them to return to at the end of their period of parental leave.


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Buying Off the Plans - What You Need To Know

Aug. 30, 2020


Buying an apartment, townhouse or even standalone home off the plans can be an attractive option for purchasers. The up-front cost is often low, the home is brand new...


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Family Trusts

Aug. 12, 2020


The family trust remains a popular vehicle for asset protection and estate planning in New Zealand. A trust is simply a relationship between people...


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Am I in a De Facto Relationship?

June 14, 2020


Many couples unwittingly end up in qualifying de facto relationships without considering the implications under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976. 


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Family Protection Act & Testamentary Promises

June 14, 2020


An outline of two potential claims against an estate. 


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Wills & Claims Against an Estate

June 11, 2020


A valid, properly executed Will may still be vulnerable to challenge in a variety of ways. 


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Employees: Redundancy

April 6, 2020


Redundancy must be genuine and procedurally fair. If an employer fails to meet these standards, the employee may raise a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal.


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Compensation for Economic Disparity Post Separation

Feb. 20, 2020


Economic disparity payments can be awarded to compensate for substantially lower income or living standards as a result of the division of functions within the relationship. 


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Personal Grievances

Feb. 18, 2020


A personal grievance is a type of complaint that an employee can raise against a current or former employer if the employee believes that the employer has acted unfairly or illegally. 


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Debt Recovery

Dec. 11, 2019


Chasing debtors can be costly, stressful and time consuming. We advise individuals and corporates on a number of options and processes for debt recovery. 


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Property Sharing Agreements

Dec. 3, 2019


A property sharing agreement is a written contract which sets out the rights and responsibilities of co-owners of land. 


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Contracting Out

Nov. 28, 2019


The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 determines how relationship property is divided when a civil union, marriage or qualifying de facto...


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Buying Your First Home?

Nov. 19, 2019


Buying your first home can be a stressful and confusing time. With so much information out there, it pays to get quality advice. Getting the right help at the outset can save you a headache...


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Trust Law Reform: The Trusts Act 2019

Nov. 19, 2019


The much-anticipated Trusts Act 2019 (the Act) will come into force on 30 January 2021. The Act makes significant changes to New Zealand trust law and replaces the Trustee Act 1956...


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It's All in The Title

Nov. 19, 2019


The Certificate of Title records the legal ownership of a property, the type of legal interest, and any registered obligations.   There are various types of title...


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