Changes to the Privacy Act
The Privacy Act 2020 replaced the Privacy Act 1993, and came into force on 1 December 2020. The exponential change in the use of technology in society since 1993 together …
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Online harassment: where and how to get help
In an ever-expanding digital world, we will inevitably find ourselves the victim of some form of harmful digital communication. The definition of a harmful digital communication is ever-increasing, no doubt …
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Virtually witnessed documents – are they valid?
The main purpose of having a witness to a document is to authenticate that the person signing was in fact the person noted on the document. The implementation of electronic …
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Changes to sick leave entitlements
As has been anticipated, there are some proposed changes to the Holidays Act 1993 (“the Act”) that are expected to come into effect later on this year. The changes look …
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Traps when buying a used car
While the process of buying a used car is usually completed without legal advice, it is useful to refresh the checklist of the key points you should follow. This is …
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Leaving chattels under a will
There is a presumption often made by the will maker that they can leave the chattels they have to the executors and the family to sort out once they have …
Read MoreInsider’s guide to the Disputes Tribunal
If you have an issue you are unable to reach a resolution on, the Disputes Tribunal may well be your next step. They can look into a variety of claims …
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