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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.

May 19, 2021

New Zealand / Australia travel bubble requirements

COVID-19 is ravaging the world. New Zealand and Australia have fared well in containing and limiting its impact on their […]
May 6, 2021

Leaving chattels under a Will

There is a presumption often made by the will maker that they can leave the chattels they have to the […]
May 3, 2021

Strowan Law has merged with Pier Law!

We have expanded!  We are delighted to announce that on 1 May 2021 Strowan Law merged with Pier Law.  Indira […]
April 29, 2021

Online harassment: Where and how to get help

In an ever-expanding digital world, we will inevitably find ourselves the victim of some form of harmful digital communication. The […]
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 […]