Disputes with neighbours can arise over numerous different issues, such as noise, fences, trees and animals, etc. Ideally, you and your neighbour should be able to […]
As an employer, it is almost inevitable that you will encounter issues with employees that will require an employment investigation. The issues that could arise are […]
Certificates of acceptance are certificates issued retrospectively by a local authority (‘Council’) for unconsented building works. A certificate of acceptance will only be issued if the […]
Proposed changes to the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 (‘Act’), if passed, will give owners more choice about how they restrict access to their pools, […]
Consumer law is changing in New Zealand and some of the changes have already taken effect. In early December 2013, the long awaited Consumer Law Reform […]
As the use of illicit drugs, particularly methamphetamine (‘meth’) grows in popularity, so does the chance that you could purchase a property that was used as […]