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July 21, 2016
Published by Greer Herbison on July 21, 2016
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Flat mate or de facto partner?

The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“The Act”) provides an equal sharing presumption to relationship property for qualifying relationships.  Qualifying relationships […]
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July 13, 2016
Published by Greer Herbison on July 13, 2016
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Property Purchase – Meth Testing

Methamphetamine contamination has been described as being so prevalent that it could be worse than the leaky home crisis that […]
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October 20, 2015
Published by Greer Herbison on October 20, 2015
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Property Taxation Changes for Your Residential Property (Bright Line Test)

If you, your Family Trust or your Company plan to purchase, sell or transfer a residential property on or after […]
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June 17, 2014
Published by Pier Law on June 17, 2014
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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 […]
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June 17, 2014
Published by Pier Law on June 17, 2014
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For Richer, For Poorer

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

Acting as a guarantor for someone, often in respect of payment of money, means that you agree to meet their […]
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June 17, 2014
Published by Pier Law on June 17, 2014
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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 […]
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June 17, 2014
Published by Pier Law on June 17, 2014
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Enduring Powers of Attorney

An Enduring Powers of Attorney (‘EPA’) is a legal arrangement governed by the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act […]
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June 17, 2014
Published by Pier Law on June 17, 2014
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Employment Law Update

On 14 May 2012, Cabinet approved a number of changes to our employment law including some of those projected during […]
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