What is a testamentary guardian?

Everyone should have a will. When making that will, those who have children should ensure that all possibilities are covered in the case of the will makers untimely death while …

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Mortgage free holiday overview

During these unprecedented times with COVID-19, the term mortgage free holiday has been heard more now than ever. As many New Zealanders’ incomes have been negatively affected, which can make …

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Access issues – commercial leases during COVID-19 lockdown

Many commercial tenants were forced to close down non-essential businesses during the nationwide lockdown. As a result, many commercial tenants and landlords face difficulties in meeting daily business expenses. There …

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Employment rights for ACC claims: both sides of the coin

In 2020, it would be hard to come across a New Zealand household who has not either had a member of the household claim ACC for an injury or at …

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Overview of the redundancy process

Redundancy can be defined as a situation where an employee loses their job because their position is no longer needed or useful to the employer. As in all employment affairs, …

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Open space covenants

Long before the current focus on climate change and other environmental issues emerged, many indications were already pointing New Zealand in those directions. One of the key pieces of practical …

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Residential tenancy requirements revisited

In response to the Covid crises, from 26 March 2020 the Government announced a freeze to residential rent increases and greater protections for tenants against having their tenancies terminated. The …

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Overview of Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 (“RTAA”) was passed on 30 July 2019 and came into effect on 27 August 2019. The RTAA addresses key issues that have implications for …

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