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!
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.
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.
There are many significant milestones in life when you should think about whether your will is still appropriate for your unique circumstances.
On 30 May 2024, the Minister of Finance, Nicola Willis, presented her first Budget. What was in it for the rural sector?
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.
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.
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).
The continued rise of input costs, finance costs, labour shortages, ongoing material shortages and compliance costs are forcing many businesses to tighten their belts...
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.
You, or someone you know, may be considering a move into a retirement village. Understanding the rules that govern retirement villages is crucial...
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.
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...
Freshwater farm plans are part of the Essential Freshwater package introduced in 2020. Roll out by regions starting 1 August.
