The future of smoking in New Zealand is revealed

Smoking cigarettes has always been permitted in New Zealand. In more recent times the health…

Changes are now possible on a birth certificate

Every child born in New Zealand receives a birth certificate including the details surrounding the…

A guide to KiwiSaver withdrawals and First Home Grants

The KiwiSaver first home withdrawal and First Home Grants are two completely separate processes. However,…

New Zealand / Australia travel bubble requirements

COVID-19 is ravaging the world. New Zealand and Australia have fared well in containing and…

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….

Enduring Powers of Attorney – A brief guide

Life can be uncertain and we never know what is just around the corner. No…

Modifying or extinguishing restrictive covenants

A restrictive covenant is a contract between two parties that is restrictive in nature; a…

Smart watches for our kids – How safe are they?

The internet of toys and internet of things are interchangeable; they both refer to smart…

Are virtually witnessed documents valid?

The main purpose of having a witness to a document is to authenticate that the…

Changes to sick leave entitlements

As has been anticipated, there are some proposed changes to the Holidays Act 1993 (“the…

Traps when buying a used car

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