A guide to KiwiSaver withdrawals and First Home Grants The KiwiSaver first home withdrawal and First Home Grants are two completely separate processes. However,…
Modifying or extinguishing restrictive covenants A restrictive covenant is a contract between two parties that is restrictive in nature; a…
New purchase price allocation rules The purchase price allocation (“PPA”) income tax rules came into effect on 1 July 2021….
Three waters debate Water is a precious and essential resource for us all. Its use and sustainability are…
Money Laundering and You For some time now, people still get a surprised reaction when they hear about money…
Copyright and content sourcing online – where do you stand? Times have changed dramatically in the era of the internet when it comes to the…
Removal of incapacitated trustees under the new Trusts Act 2019 The new Trusts Act 2019 has had a far-reaching impact on all aspects of trust…
New Zealand / Australia travel bubble requirements COVID-19 is ravaging the world. New Zealand and Australia have fared well in containing and…
Changes to tax deductability on interest expenses In late March earlier this year, the Labour Government announced a number of changes regarding…
Smart watches for our kids – How safe are they? The internet of toys and internet of things are interchangeable; they both refer to smart…
Online harassment: Where and how to get help In an ever-expanding digital world, we will inevitably find ourselves the victim of some form…
Changes to the Privacy Act The Privacy Act 2020 replaced the Privacy Act 1993, and came into force on 1…