Jessica Sanders, Author at Wakefields Lawyers
September 7, 2023

RECENT CHANGES IN NEW ZEALAND’S IMMIGRATION POLICIES – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

New Zealand’s immigration settings have seen several notable changes in recent months, applying to visa applicants and New Zealand employers alike. Here are the notable updates […]
August 4, 2023

NAVIGATING LOVE & TRUSTS – THE PERILS OF ASSET PROTECTION IN RELATIONSHIPS

Imagine this. You’ve just met the perfect person, with whom you wish to share the rest of your life. Things are great. The relationship is moving […]
July 25, 2023

COMPULSORY ACQUISITIONS OF LAND UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS ACT

The Public Works Act 1981 (PWA) is a piece of legislation that enables the compulsory acquisition of any land required for public work purposes. You may […]
June 8, 2023

FIRST HOME BUYER’S GUIDE: STEPS & TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL HOME PURCHASE

We are often asked by first-time buyers about the process and when they should engage a lawyer. Buying your first home is an exciting, but also […]
April 27, 2023

NAVIGATING THE CHOPPY WATERS OF RESTRUCTURES & REDUNDANCIES – A GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS

The case of New Zealand Steel Ltd v Haddad recently decided in the Employment Court serves as an important and timely reminder for New Zealand employers […]
April 12, 2023

EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE – NEW BILL & WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU

The Employment Relations (Extended Time for Personal Grievance for Sexual Harassment) Amendment Bill is earmarked for a ‘Third Reading’ any week now. Bills that reach the […]
April 6, 2023

TAX CHANGES APPLYING TO BUILD-TO-RENT SECTOR

In mid-2021, the New Zealand government announced an exemption to the interest-deductibility rules for some landlords and developers in the build-to-rent (BTR) sector. This exemption is […]
March 16, 2023

REFINANCING: DON’T SETTLE FOR ADVERTISED RATES

Comparison websites will tell you which banks have the lowest fixed term mortgage rates for each period and outline your potential mortgage savings. These comparisons can […]
March 3, 2023

DON’T FRET… RECOVER YOUR DEBT

Has your money been disappearing down the gurgler? It is often easy to get into debt, but not so easy to get out of it. Debt […]
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