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Property Speaking ISSUE 48 | AUTUMN 2025

In this issue

  1. New deed of lease documentation
  2. Issues affecting finance and settlement
  3. Updates to the residential tenancies legislation

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New deed of lease documentation

In November 2024, The Law Association of New Zealand (TLANZ), released an updated version of the standard form deed of lease document, its 7th edition. Landlords and tenants should be up to date!

2025-03-31T15:21:21+13:00March 31st, 2025|Newsletters|

Trust eSpeaking ISSUE 40 | AUTUMN 2025

In this issue

  1. Disinheriting your children
  2. Gloriavale - debanked!
  3. Succession drama for Rupert Murdoch trust

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Disinheriting your children

In New Zealand, people making wills have a great deal of freedom to dispose of their assets as they wish. If, however, a will-maker entirely excludes some close family members from their will, those people will often have claims against the will-maker’s estate.

2025-02-28T20:09:01+13:00February 28th, 2025|Newsletters|

COMMERCIAL eSPEAKING ISSUE 69 | SUMMER 2025

In this issue

  1. Health and safety: Successful prosecution of former chief executive
  2. Fair Pay Agreements Repeal Act 2023
  3. Business Briefs

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Health and safety: Successful prosecution of former chief executive

Stevedore, Pala’amo Kalati, was struck and killed by a falling container at the Auckland port on 30 August 2020. This is the first time that the chief executive of a New Zealand company has been prosecuted over a workplace death.

2025-01-29T14:10:26+13:00January 29th, 2025|Newsletters|

Fineprint ISSUE 95 | SUMMER 2024

In this issue

  1. Why should I look at my will?
  2. Hiring casual employees – Employers have significant legal responsibilities
  3. Eligible investor exemption – In light of the Du Val insolvency
  4. Modernising the Companies Act
  5. Postscript

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Why should I look at my will?

There are many significant milestones in life when you should think about whether your will is still appropriate for your unique circumstances.

2024-12-09T16:58:47+13:00December 9th, 2024|Newsletters|

Property Speaking ISSUE 46 | WINTER 2024

In this issue

  1. Commercial leases
  2. Pre-settlement property inspection
  3. Property Briefs

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Commercial leases

There are many rights and obligations thataffect both tenants and landlords at the beginning, during and at the expiry or earlier termination of a commercial property lease.

2024-07-01T14:11:38+12:00July 1st, 2024|Newsletters|

COMMERCIAL eSPEAKING ISSUE 67 | WINTER 2024

In this issue

  1. Budget 2024
  2. Can losses be recovered from a faulty building?
  3. Business Briefs

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The Budget 2024

Although it is clear the economic outlook is somewhat gloomy, in delivering the 2024 Budget, the Minister of Finance, Nicola Willis, said savings across government have resulted in responsibly-funded tax relief.

2024-06-09T23:08:29+12:00June 9th, 2024|Newsletters|

Rural eSPEAKING ISSUE 44 | AUTUMN 2024

In this issue

  1. Significant Natural Areas
  2. Live animal exports
  3. Over the Fence

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Significant Natural Areas

Associate Minister for the Environment, Andrew Hoggard, announced on 14 March 2024 that the government will suspend the Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) requirements while it overhauls the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA).

2024-06-09T23:15:30+12:00May 14th, 2024|Newsletters|

Fineprint ISSUE 93 | AUTUMN 2024

In this issue

  1. Invoices not being paid on time? A steer for debtors and creditors
  2. Personal grievances – Employers must act in good faith
  3. Receiving an inheritance during your relationship
  4. Do I still need a trust?
  5. Postscript

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Invoices not being paid on time?

The continued rise of input costs, finance costs, labour shortages, ongoing material shortages and compliance costs are forcing many businesses to tighten their belts...

2024-06-09T23:13:33+12:00April 15th, 2024|Newsletters|

Trust eSpeaking ISSUE 38 | AUTUMN 2024

In this issue

1. Making a bequest to a charity
2. Estates and guarantees
3. Can your ex-spouse claim your property when you die?

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Making a bequest to a charity

Our article explains a trustee’s obligations, why someone would take on this role and what could be an alternative path for trustees by having an independent trustee.

2024-03-04T09:17:44+13:00March 4th, 2024|Newsletters|

Fineprint ISSUE 92 | SUMMER 2023

In this issue

1. Two decades on: Proposed changes to the Retirement Villages Act 2003
2. What happens to your children when you separate?
3. Generative AI and copyright. Are you taking the right precautions?
4. Receivership, voluntary administration and liquidation: What are the differences?
5 Postscript

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Two decades on: Proposed changes to the Retirement Villages Act 2003

You, or someone you know, may be considering a move into a retirement village. Understanding the rules that govern retirement villages is crucial...

2024-01-08T13:30:10+13:00January 8th, 2024|Newsletters|

Rural eSPEAKING ISSUE 43 | SUMMER 2023

In this issue

1. National, ACT and New Zealand First coalition
2. Three Waters and Resource Management Act 1991 replacement legislation
3. Over the Fence

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National, ACT and New Zealand First coalition

What can agriculture expect? All three political parties that make up the governing coalition campaigned on the premise that agriculture is the backbone of New Zealand’s economy.

2023-12-20T12:37:43+13:00December 20th, 2023|Newsletters|

Property Speaking ISSUE 44 | SPRING 2023

In this issue

1. What happens if your builder goes bust?
2. Alternative methods to sell your property
3. Property Briefs

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What happens if your builder goes bust?

Building a new home is an exciting process. It can, however, be quite daunting with risks of unexpected delays, cost increases and, in the worst scenario, your project going completely off the rails...

2023-11-06T10:55:32+13:00November 2nd, 2023|Newsletters|
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