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To keep up to date with and read about our latest news and events visit here regularly. Our posts will cover events and news that relate directly to our practice, while also updating you on important legal issues and updates.

April 9, 2020

Peace of Mind; a full breakdown of documents to prepare before passing away

Did you know that you need more than just a will? It’s never an easy topic to think about, but […]
April 8, 2020

Buying or Selling Property During the COVID-19 Lockdown

If you are in the middle of buying or selling property during the COVID-19 lockdown, it is likely that this […]
April 8, 2020

COVID-19 Updates for Tenants and Landlords

The government as of 23rd March introduced a six-month freeze on residential rent increases and increased protection from having tenancies […]
April 7, 2020

All of the team at Pier Law are working remotely from our homes during the Covid-19 Lockdown and it is […]
June 17, 2014

The critical significance of an Enduring Power of Attorney

The need to have a Power of Attorney is illustrated in the factual scenario below: On the 8th of July […]
June 17, 2014

For Richer, For Poorer

Contracting Out of the Property Relationships Act 1976 The Property Relationships Act 1976 (‘the Act’) applies to all relationships including […]
June 17, 2014

Guarantees

Acting as a guarantor for someone, often in respect of payment of money, means that you agree to meet their […]
June 17, 2014

Drug Testing in the Workplace

According to the 2012 United Nations World Drug Report, New Zealand has comparably high levels of illicit drug taking, particularly […]
June 17, 2014

Enduring Powers of Attorney

An Enduring Powers of Attorney (‘EPA’) is a legal arrangement governed by the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act […]