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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.

August 6, 2021

Copyright and content sourcing online – where do you stand?

Times have changed dramatically in the era of the internet when it comes to the availability of information on just […]
July 13, 2021

Changes to tax deductability on interest expenses

In late March earlier this year, the Labour Government announced a number of changes regarding the New Zealand housing policy […]
July 1, 2021

Disputes Tribunal in NZ – An insiders guide

If you have an issue you are unable to reach a resolution on, the Disputes Tribunal may well be your […]
April 8, 2021

Traps when buying a used car

While the process of buying a used car is usually completed without legal advice, it is useful to refresh the […]
March 24, 2021

Changes to sick leave entitlements

As has been anticipated, there are some proposed changes to the Holidays Act 1993 (“the Act”) that are expected to […]
March 11, 2021

Are virtually witnessed documents valid?

The main purpose of having a witness to a document is to authenticate that the person signing was in fact […]
February 23, 2021

Changes to the Privacy Act

The Privacy Act 2020 replaced the Privacy Act 1993, and came into force on 1 December 2020. The exponential change […]
December 16, 2020

What does Restraint of Trade mean?

A restraint of trade is a provision generally found in employment contracts, which prohibits an employee from working directly or […]
May 7, 2020

Access issues – commercial leases during COVID-19 lockdown

Many commercial tenants were forced to close down non-essential businesses during the nationwide lockdown. As a result, many commercial tenants […]