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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 […]
February 10, 2021

The Dog Control Act 1996 Explained

Dogs are one of the most common domestic pets in New Zealand. Dogs provide companionship, are used to assist people […]
January 5, 2021

What is a testamentary guardian?

Everyone should have a will. When making that will, those who have children should ensure that all possibilities are covered […]
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 […]
October 31, 2020

Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 – key points

The purpose of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the “Act”), is to protect the interests of consumers while balancing the […]
October 8, 2020

Importance of a Pre-Settlement Inspection

The excited purchasers have found the property and the deed is done – the agreement is signed. They know they […]