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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.

October 26, 2022

What are Wills & Enduring Powers of Attorney?

Wills & Enduring Powers of Attorney documents are likely some of the most important documents you will ever sign. Wills […]
October 10, 2022

Trees under the Emissions Trading Scheme (Pre and post 1990)

As climate change issues come more clearly into focus, so do the relevance and effects of the Emissions Trading Scheme. […]
September 12, 2022

Epidemic Preparedness Notice still in place for commercial leases and mortgages

In May 2020 temporary law changes were made to the Property Law Act 2007 (“the Act”) as part of the […]
August 31, 2022

Recent changes to First Home products

On 19 May 2022 the Minister of Finance, Hon. Grant Robertson delivered New Zealand’s 2022 Budget that included changes to […]
August 26, 2022

Thinking of Buying a Business?

Buying a business can be both exciting and daunting. It is likely to be one of the biggest decisions of […]
July 1, 2022

Why you should consider getting a will (even if you think you’re too young for one)

Many people assume that Wills are for those who are older and possess a large amount of assets. What they […]
May 17, 2022

Changes are now possible on a birth certificate

Every child born in New Zealand receives a birth certificate including the details surrounding the time and place, who the […]
May 5, 2022

The future of smoking in New Zealand is revealed

Smoking cigarettes has always been permitted in New Zealand. In more recent times the health hazards that smoking poses have […]
April 22, 2022

Review of new drug testing at festivals law

Event organisers now have new legislation that allows for drug testing at concerts and festivals. Previously in New Zealand, drug […]