Traps when buying a used car

While the process of buying a used car is usually completed without legal advice, it…

Disputes Tribunal in NZ – An insiders guide

If you have an issue you are unable to reach a resolution on, the Disputes…

Changes to tax deductability on interest expenses

In late March earlier this year, the Labour Government announced a number of changes regarding…

Copyright and content sourcing online – where do you stand?

Times have changed dramatically in the era of the internet when it comes to the…

Three waters debate

Water is a precious and essential resource for us all. Its use and sustainability are…

New purchase price allocation rules

The purchase price allocation (“PPA”) income tax rules came into effect on 1 July 2021….

Changes to the Privacy Act

The Privacy Act 2020 replaced the Privacy Act 1993, and came into force on 1…

What does Restraint of Trade mean?

A restraint of trade is a provision generally found in employment contracts, which prohibits an…

Access issues – commercial leases during COVID-19 lockdown

Many commercial tenants were forced to close down non-essential businesses during the nationwide lockdown. As…

General consequence when bankruptcy is declared

It is always a difficult time when you find that you are earning 99c but…

Sole Trader and Limited Liability Company – Liability Compared

A sole trader is a common ownership structure that can be used to operate a…

Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Overview

The government has recently made changes to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism…