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March 17, 2014

Entering Into A Guarantee

A guarantee is a promise by a person (guarantor) to settle a debt or fulfil the promise of someone else. Guarantees are required by a bank […]
March 17, 2014

Redundancy Pitfalls For Employers

An employer may make an employee redundant on the basis that there is a genuine work-related reason or business decision for that redundancy. It must be […]
November 27, 2013

Extended Warranties & The Consumer Guarantees Act – Are You Throwing Away Your Money?

You are buying a shiny new top-of-the-range television with a 2 year warranty. The salesperson asks if you would like an extended 5 year warranty for […]
November 27, 2013

DIY and The Law

Many New Zealanders are capable of conducting DIY (do-it-yourself) repairs, maintenance and redecorating to their homes. However, it is important to be aware of the restrictions, […]
November 27, 2013

Construction Contracts Amendment Bill

The Construction Contracts Amendment Bill (‘Bill’) proposes some significant changes to the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (‘Act’). The Act’s purpose was to reform the law relating […]
November 27, 2013

Cancelling a Conditional Purchase Contract

Most house buyers enter into a conditional agreement for the purchase of a residential property. These conditions may form part of the further terms of sale […]
September 25, 2013

Buying A Home – What You Need To Know

Have you just seen the home of your dreams? If you have, you probably know exactly where the couch will go, which bedrooms the kids will […]
September 25, 2013

To Be A Trustee – What Does It Mean?

Are you a trustee, or have you been asked to become a trustee, of a trust or will? Before you leap into the role with vim […]
September 18, 2013

Estate Planning – Residential Care

One of the most vexing questions that we face as we get older is how we will provide for ourselves into our retirement. This necessarily includes […]
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