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December 7, 2015

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Update

In October 2015, the final form of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (‘TPPA’) was agreed upon in principle by the trade representatives for each of the 12 […]
December 7, 2015

Tax Changes For Settlements & The ‘Bright-Line’ Test

With effect from 1 October 2015, there are new requirements around disclosure of tax information when buying, selling and transferring New Zealand property.   There is also […]
December 7, 2015

Selling a Business – Things to Consider

You’ve worked hard to make your business what it is, but now you’re ready to move on. So you list it for sale, accept an offer, […]
December 7, 2015

Alcohol Control

It is not an offence per se to have alcohol in a public place.  It is however, an offence to breach council bylaws. Each council makes […]
September 23, 2015

Passing Away Without A Will – What Happens To Your Estate?

Passing Away Without A Will – What Happens To Your Estate? When a person passes away without a will, the Administration Act 1969 (the ‘Act’) sets […]
September 23, 2015

Are You Considering Retirement Village Living?

The decision to enter into a retirement village can come about for a variety of reasons, and it is important that you allow yourself enough time […]
September 23, 2015

Building Your New Home – Why Include A Sunset Clause?

When building a new home, there are several important steps in the process that have potential to delay final completion date. In some circumstances, for example, […]
September 23, 2015

Building Contracts & Retention Sums

Many building contracts will be drafted with progress payments falling due throughout the building process and with the final payment being due on “practical completion”. Practical […]
September 23, 2015

Changes to the Companies Act 1993

Company directors should be aware of the changes of the Companies Act 1993 (the’Act’) that became law on 24 June 2014. Some changes took immediate effect, […]
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