Legal Matters

Our lawyers regularly analyse and comment on a variety of topical legal issues. The most recent of these articles are listed below for your convenience.

February 2012 Newsletter

February 2012

In our February issue

Bill Introduced to Prevent Foreign Abuse of New Zealand Company Laws

Cyber-bullying

Changes to Road & Driving Laws

Financial Markets Authority

Licence to Marry

Paid Sleep-Overs

The Financial Assistance Package - Relief at last for Leaky Home Owners!

January 2012

The Financial Assistance Package is now available to owners of “Leaky Homes” that meet certain criteria.  The Package is designed to provide the homeowner with up to 50% of the agreed repair costs from Central Government and participating Local Authorities.  The Whakatane and Opotiki District Council’s have signed an agreement with the Crown to become participants.  The Kawerau District Council has opted not to participate in the Financial Assistance Package.  Any other party involved in the construction of the building may also agree to contribute to any repair costs.

November 2011 Newsletter

November 2011

In our November issue

Counterfeit and Illegal Goods – New Powers Granted to the State

Christchurch Earthquake to TriggerChanges to Resource Management Act 1991

Frustrated Contracts

Child Support Changes

Buying and Selling A Unit Title Property

The “Gift of Life”

August 2011 Newsletter

August 2011

In our August issue

Protecting Your Intellectual Property From Trading Risks

Alcohol Reform Bill

Crimes Amendment Bill No. 2 – Protection of Children

The Unit Titles Act 2010

Emissions Trading Scheme - The Choice Owners of Forest Land Need To Make

July 2011

FORESTRY AND THE EMISSIONS TRADING SCHEME- THE CHOICE
OWNERS OF PRE-1990 FOREST LAND UNDER 50 HECTARES NEED
TO MAKE.

Employment Agreements Recent Changes

July 2011

SIGNED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS A MUST FROM 1 JULY 2011

As of 1 July 2011 all employers are required to have a signed copy of each Employee’s
Individual Employment Agreement or, where an employee has yet to sign, a copy of the
intended Employment Agreement, held on file.  The Employment Agreements must be
available to the employee at the employee’s request.