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July 8, 2017

Strange and Wonderful Land Covenants

Land covenants are standard in residential developments. They are essentially the rules that the owners and occupiers of land within […]
July 3, 2017

I have been named an executor of a Will, what do I do now?

When a loved one passes away it can be a stressful time for the family, which can be made more […]
April 10, 2017

Building a Boundary Fence

The Fencing Act 1978 prescribes the steps that a person must take before building a fence on or near the […]
February 26, 2017

The Legal Results of a Market Decline

When a market is in relative good health, there is a good chance economists will be predicting a future decline. […]
January 19, 2017

What goes on in a property transaction?

Many kiwis will, during their lifetimes buy and sell property.  Property transactions are not simple; nor should they be.  The […]
November 27, 2016

First As Three NZ Women Umpires Officiate Match

  Diana Venter, left, Kathy Cross and Kim Cotton are the first all-woman appointment to umpire an international cricket match […]
August 12, 2016

The ins and outs of a restraint of trade clause

Restraint of trade The world of business is increasingly competitive.  Business owners as employers have become more focused on securing […]
July 21, 2016

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 […]
July 13, 2016

Property Purchase – Meth Testing

Methamphetamine contamination has been described as being so prevalent that it could be worse than the leaky home crisis that […]