Auction Preparation
Property is often purchased and sold in New Zealand, particularly in a seller’s market, via auctions. However, buyers frequently underprepare for an auction and are caught out when the hammer …
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I have been named an executor of a will, what do I do now?
When a loved one passes away it can be a stressful time for the family, which can be made more difficult when the deceased has not left a Will. Where …
Read MoreHealth and Safety at Work Act 2015 – Happy First Birthday
Based on the 2011 Australian Model Work Health and Safety Act, New Zealand’s Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) passed into law on 4 April 2016. New Zealand’s …
Read MoreThe Harmful Digital Communications Act – Cyberbullies Beware
The Department of Justice, in its 2017 report on cyberbullying and other forms of digital harassment, concluded that this modern form of bullying and intimidation has devastating effects on people …
Read MoreEnduring Powers of Attorney – Recent Changes
Amendments to the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 introduced plain language forms of Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) and standard explanation documents outlining the effects of appointing …
Read MoreBrexit, Political Power and the Role of the Courts
On Thursday 23 June 2016 the Brexit polls closed and marked the beginning of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU). Brexit has triggered a series of financial, cultural …
Read MoreSmall Passenger Services Review
In April 2016, Uber (the private passenger service operating via a social media smartphone application) came under fire from the New Zealand Government, amidst fears that Uber was changing its …
Read MoreReckless Trading
The Companies Act 1993 (“the Act”) provides the framework that applies in respect of directors’ duties and reckless trading. The Act prohibits a director from allowing the business to be …
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