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June 9, 2015
June 9, 2015
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Update On Building Amendment Act 2013

The Building Amendment Act 2013 (‘Act’) changed the rules around residential building works from 1 January 2015.The changes include the following: Works worth more than $30,000 […]
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March 9, 2015
March 9, 2015
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When A Company Is In Financial Difficulty

When a company is in financial difficulty, it might find itself subject to a voluntary administration, receivership or liquidation. There are important differences between these processes, […]
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March 9, 2015
March 9, 2015
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Permanent Residency In New Zealand

The process to apply and become a permanent resident in New Zealand can be complex, difficult and expensive for some. It can also be time consuming. […]
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March 9, 2015
March 9, 2015
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New Requirements For Company Directors From 1 May 2015

The changes require that all New Zealand companies incorporated after 1 May 2015 must have at least one director that: lives in New Zealand (citizenship is […]
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March 9, 2015
March 9, 2015
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An Overview Of The Foreign Account Compliance Act

The Foreign Account Compliance Act (‘FATCA’) is legislation of the United States of America, passed in March 2010 by the US Congress. FATCA is a mechanism […]
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March 9, 2015
March 9, 2015
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Can You Bike Home From The Pub?

You cannot be charged with a drink driving offence under New Zealand law while riding a bicycle, unless it has a motor. Excess Breath/Blood Alcohol (‘EBA’) […]
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March 9, 2015
March 9, 2015
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How Social Media Can Infiltrate Your Work Life

In the last decade the use of social media has exponentially expanded. Social media, such as Facebook, enables users to interact with large numbers of people, […]
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November 27, 2014
November 27, 2014
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Is It A Fixture Or A Chattel?

When buying or selling property, fixtures are generally included automatically, chattels are not. This can cause difficulty as it is not always clear whether something is […]
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November 27, 2014
November 27, 2014
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General Security Agreements – The Inside Story

  You may have been asked to enter into a General Security Agreement (‘GSA’) to provide security over your assets to a third party, before that […]
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