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Property Speaking ISSUE 44 | SPRING 2023
Property Speaking ISSUE 44 | SPRING 2023

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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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FEATURE ARTICLE

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...

Gawith Burridge2023-11-06T10:55:32+13:00November 2nd, 2023|Newsletters|

Rural eSPEAKING ISSUE 42 | WINTER 2023
Rural eSPEAKING ISSUE 42 | WINTER 2023

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Rural eSPEAKING ISSUE 42 | WINTER 2023

In this issue

1. Freshwater farm plans
2. Emissions Trading Scheme
3. Over the Fence

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Freshwater farm plans

Freshwater farm plans are part of the Essential Freshwater package introduced in 2020. Roll out by regions starting 1 August.

Gawith Burridge2023-07-31T13:56:58+12:00July 31st, 2023|Newsletters|

Fineprint ISSUE 91 | WINTER 2023
Fineprint ISSUE 91 | WINTER 2023

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Fineprint ISSUE 91 | WINTER 2023

In this issue

1. Land covenants: now commonplace in residential developments
2. Advance directives: right to choose your healthcare
3. School boards of trustees: significant obligations and responsibilities
4. Time changed to raise personal grievance for sexual harassment: extended to 12 months
5. Postscript

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Land covenants

With all the property development over the last 20 years or so, land covenants have become commonplace in new build residential developments.

Gawith Burridge2023-07-31T13:46:57+12:00July 30th, 2023|Newsletters|

COMMERCIAL eSPEAKING ISSUE 64 | WINTER 2023
COMMERCIAL eSPEAKING ISSUE 64 | WINTER 2023

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COMMERCIAL eSPEAKING ISSUE 64 | WINTER 2023

In this issue

1. Budget 2023
2. Business continuity planning
3. Business Briefs

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Budget 2023

With the country expecting a no-frills Budget to match the Hipkins’ government’s bread-and-butter focus on issues for 2023, this year’s Budget had few surprises.

Gawith Burridge2023-05-30T13:42:56+12:00May 30th, 2023|Newsletters|

Rural eSPEAKING ISSUE 41 | AUTUMN 2023
Rural eSPEAKING ISSUE 41 | AUTUMN 2023

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Rural eSPEAKING ISSUE 41 | AUTUMN 2023

In this issue

1. Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Act 2023
2. Leased land impacted by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle
3. Over the Fence

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Act 2023

The severe weather events this year, in particular Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle, highlighted the need to amend some legislation to assist recovery and improve resilience for areas that have been impacted.

Gawith Burridge2023-07-31T13:10:32+12:00May 10th, 2023|Newsletters|

Property Speaking ISSUE 42 | AUTUMN 2023
Property Speaking ISSUE 42 | AUTUMN 2023

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Property Speaking ISSUE 42 | AUTUMN 2023

In this issue

1. Storm damage to properties
2. Subdivision consents
3. Property Briefs

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Storm damage to properties

With historic amounts of rain and flooding in many regions, this year has so far been challenging for many communities...

Gawith Burridge2023-04-01T16:02:24+13:00April 1st, 2023|Newsletters|

Trust eSpeaking ISSUE 36 | AUTUMN 2023
Trust eSpeaking ISSUE 36 | AUTUMN 2023

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Trust eSpeaking ISSUE 36 | AUTUMN 2023

In this issue

1. Who really wants to be a trustee?
2. Who are the ‘children of the settlors’?
3. Tikanga in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Who really wants to be a trustee?

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.

Gawith Burridge2023-03-09T15:35:52+13:00March 9th, 2023|Newsletters|

Fineprint ISSUE 89 | SUMMER 2022
Fineprint ISSUE 89 | SUMMER 2022

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Fineprint ISSUE 89 | SUMMER 2022

In this issue

1. Greenwashing – ‘Green’ credentials are good but take care
2. Insta # dismissal? Employers, disrepute and social media
3. Shared parenting – Relocating the children without consent
4. Attorney vs executor: What is the difference?
5. Postscript

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Greenwashing

The Sustainable Business Council ‘Better Futures 2022’ report surveyed New Zealanders and identified that more than 43% of Kiwis are committed to living a sustainable lifestyle...

Gawith Burridge2023-01-26T15:15:39+13:00January 26th, 2023|Newsletters|

Trust eSpeaking ISSUE 35 | SPRING 2022
Trust eSpeaking ISSUE 35 | SPRING 2022

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Trust eSpeaking ISSUE 35 | SPRING 2022

In this issue

1. Trusts Act 2019 also affects executors and administrators of wills
2. Wearing two hats in a family protection claim
3. When Lotto winners fall out

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Trusts Act 2019 also affects executors and administrators of wills

The changes in trust law that came into effect on 30 January 2021 confirm that trustees’ mandatory and default duties set out in the Trusts Act also apply to executors or administrators of estates.

Gawith Burridge2022-08-16T16:25:28+12:00August 16th, 2022|Newsletters|

Rural eSPEAKING ISSUE 39 | WINTER-SPRING 2022
Rural eSPEAKING ISSUE 39 | WINTER-SPRING 2022

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Rural eSPEAKING ISSUE 39 | WINTER-SPRING 2022

In this issue

1. He Waka Eke Noa
2. Crown Pastoral Land Reform Act 2022
3. Over the Fence

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FEATURE ARTICLE

He Waka Eke Noa

The He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) Partnership has provided its recommendations to the government on how best to equip farmers to measure, manage and reduce on-farm agricultural greenhouse emissions.

Gawith Burridge2022-08-02T18:31:46+12:00August 2nd, 2022|Newsletters|

Property Speaking ISSUE 40 | WINTER 2022
Property Speaking ISSUE 40 | WINTER 2022

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Property Speaking ISSUE 40 | WINTER 2022

In this issue

1. Co-owning a property
2. Land covenants
3. Property Briefs

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Co-owning a property

For many, owning a property simply involves having your own name recorded on the title. There are some situations, however, where you might share property ownership with friends, family or business partners.Think about having a property sharing agreement.

Gawith Burridge2022-06-21T20:01:42+12:00June 21st, 2022|Newsletters|

Trust eSpeaking ISSUE 34 | AUTUMN 2022
Trust eSpeaking ISSUE 34 | AUTUMN 2022

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Trust eSpeaking ISSUE 34 | AUTUMN 2022

In this issue

1. Gift or loan?
2. Caring for Kiwis who cannot make decisions for themselves
3. Where there is a will, what is the way?

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Gift or loan?

The importance of properly documenting advances between family members.

Gawith Burridge2022-02-17T16:32:05+13:00February 17th, 2022|Newsletters|

Rural eSPEAKING ISSUE 37 | SUMMER 2021
Rural eSPEAKING ISSUE 37 | SUMMER 2021

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Rural eSPEAKING ISSUE 37 | SUMMER 2021

In this issue

1. Water Services Act 2021
2. ‘Nuisance’ is still relevant in court
3. Over the Fence

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Water Services Act 2021

Water has been very much in the news lately, particularly with the government’s proposed Three Waters Reform Programme. The Three Waters Reform generally deals with the transfer of water infrastructure (drinking water, wastewater and stormwater) to four new water service delivery entities.

Gawith Burridge2021-12-16T14:21:04+13:00December 20th, 2021|Newsletters|

Property Speaking ISSUE 38 | SUMMER 2021
Property Speaking ISSUE 38 | SUMMER 2021

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Property Speaking ISSUE 38 | SUMMER 2021

In this issue

1. Disputes in contracts
2. Caveats
3. Property Briefs

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Disputes in contracts

Help is at hand if things go wrong with your build.

Gawith Burridge2021-11-01T11:24:47+13:00November 1st, 2021|Newsletters|

About Gawith Burridge

In this issue

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

Download entire PDF or Word Doc.

FEATURE ARTICLE

What happens if your builder goes bust?

In this issue

1. Freshwater farm plans 2. Emissions Trading Scheme 3. Over the Fence

Download entire PDF or Word Doc.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Freshwater farm plans

In this issue

1. Land covenants: now commonplace in residential developments 2. Advance directives: right to choose your healthcare 3. School boards of trustees: significant obligations and responsibilities 4. Time changed to raise personal grievance for sexual harassment: extended to 12 months 5. Postscript

Download entire PDF or Word Doc.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Land covenants

In this issue

1. Budget 2023 2. Business continuity planning 3. Business Briefs

Download entire PDF or Word Doc.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Budget 2023

In this issue

1. Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Act 2023 2. Leased land impacted by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle 3. Over the Fence

Download entire PDF or Word Doc.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Act 2023

In this issue

1. Storm damage to properties 2. Subdivision consents 3. Property Briefs

Download entire PDF or Word Doc.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Storm damage to properties

In this issue

1. Who really wants to be a trustee? 2. Who are the ‘children of the settlors’? 3. Tikanga in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand

Download entire PDF or Word Doc.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Who really wants to be a trustee?

In this issue

1. Greenwashing – ‘Green’ credentials are good but take care 2. Insta # dismissal? Employers, disrepute and social media 3. Shared parenting – Relocating the children without consent 4. Attorney vs executor: What is the difference? 5. Postscript

Download entire PDF or Word Doc.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Greenwashing

In this issue

1. Trusts Act 2019 also affects executors and administrators of wills 2. Wearing two hats in a family protection claim 3. When Lotto winners fall out

Download entire PDF or Word Doc.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Trusts Act 2019 also affects executors and administrators of wills

In this issue

1. He Waka Eke Noa 2. Crown Pastoral Land Reform Act 2022 3. Over the Fence

Download entire PDF or Word Doc.

FEATURE ARTICLE

He Waka Eke Noa

In this issue

1. Co-owning a property 2. Land covenants 3. Property Briefs

Download entire PDF or Word Doc.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Co-owning a property

In this issue

1. Gift or loan? 2. Caring for Kiwis who cannot make decisions for themselves 3. Where there is a will, what is the way?

Download entire PDF or Word Doc.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Gift or loan?

In this issue

1. Water Services Act 2021 2. ‘Nuisance’ is still relevant in court 3. Over the Fence

Download entire PDF or Word Doc.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Water Services Act 2021

In this issue

1. Disputes in contracts 2. Caveats 3. Property Briefs

Download entire PDF or Word Doc.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Disputes in contracts

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

1. Freshwater farm plans
2. Emissions Trading Scheme
3. Over the Fence

1. Land covenants: now commonplace in residential developments
2. Advance directives: right to choose your healthcare
3. School boards of trustees: significant obligations and responsibilities
4. Time changed to raise personal grievance for sexual harassment: extended to 12 months
5. Postscript

1. Budget 2023
2. Business continuity planning
3. Business Briefs

1. Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Act 2023
2. Leased land impacted by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle
3. Over the Fence

1. Storm damage to properties
2. Subdivision consents
3. Property Briefs

1. Who really wants to be a trustee?
2. Who are the ‘children of the settlors’?
3. Tikanga in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand

1. Greenwashing – ‘Green’ credentials are good but take care
2. Insta # dismissal? Employers, disrepute and social media
3. Shared parenting – Relocating the children without consent
4. Attorney vs executor: What is the difference?
5. Postscript

1. Trusts Act 2019 also affects executors and administrators of wills
2. Wearing two hats in a family protection claim
3. When Lotto winners fall out

1. He Waka Eke Noa
2. Crown Pastoral Land Reform Act 2022
3. Over the Fence

1. Co-owning a property
2. Land covenants
3. Property Briefs

1. Gift or loan?
2. Caring for Kiwis who cannot make decisions for themselves
3. Where there is a will, what is the way?

1. Water Services Act 2021
2. ‘Nuisance’ is still relevant in court
3. Over the Fence

1. Disputes in contracts
2. Caveats
3. Property Briefs