Building a Boundary Fence The Fencing Act 1978 prescribes the steps that a person must take before building a…
Strange and Wonderful Land Covenants Land covenants are standard in residential developments. They are essentially the rules that the owners…
Going to Court – Checklist The prospect of appearing in or even simply attending Court proceedings will fill most people…
Employment Law Update On 14 May 2012, Cabinet approved a number of changes to our employment law including…
The Bright Line Test In 2015, the government introduced the “bright-line test”, a method which attempts to tighten the…
Enduring Powers of Attorney An Enduring Powers of Attorney (‘EPA’) is a legal arrangement governed by the Protection of…
The Human Tissues Act Until we are confronted with death, an emergency or illness, few of us are likely…
Drug Testing in the Workplace According to the 2012 United Nations World Drug Report, New Zealand has comparably high levels…
Reckless Trading The Companies Act 1993 (“the Act”) provides the framework that applies in respect of directors’…
For Richer, For Poorer Contracting Out of the Property Relationships Act 1976 The Property Relationships Act 1976 (‘the Act’)…
The critical significance of an Enduring Power of Attorney The need to have a Power of Attorney is illustrated in the factual scenario below:…
