Aimed at addressing the New Zealand-wide lack of affordable houses, it requires certain councils (including Auckland) to incorporate new medium-density residential standards into their unitary plans.

A poorly drafted will or one that is outdated and doesn't meet your current needs can cause problems and lead to family disputes.

This Section 63 right of compensation is seldom used. Indeed, there is very little, if any, judicial interpretation of how it should be used and applied.

When trying to cancel a contract, parties often rely on two clauses in off-plan agreements: a sunset date clause or a force majeure clause.

Important dates for border openings in Ne Zealand

Employers who are contemplating mandatory vaccinations for their employees need to consider a range of factors involving current government orders, health and safety obligations, and rights of staff.

We are coming across more and more issues with the construction or build of a property and clients who have not received legal advice prior to entering into their contract. In this article we touch on some of these issues.

Like so much of the Government’s bureaucracy the civil and family courts are drastically underfunded, under resourced and understaffed. This inevitably leads to significant delays being experienced by parties to legal proceedings. 

Having a trust in 2021 is nothing like having a trust just three years ago. Laws affecting trusts have changed significantly and so have the costs of having a trust due to the new duties imposed on the trustees.

With the COVID-19 vaccine due to be rolled out to the general public in late July, businesses may be wondering whether they can require their staff to get vaccinated.

The legal distinction between a contractor and employee is changing. Recently there have been a number of significant Employment Court decisions shaping the law in this area.

It has become increasingly common for Limited Partnerships to be used as a vehicle for property developments.  In this article we discuss the main features and advantages of a Limited partnership.

Immigration New Zealand have now announced the timeframes for implementation of the new policy

Recent planning legislation changes have seen many local councils define various areas of land that are now zoned for more intensive housing.

A ‘hardening of the rules’ brought about by the new legislation is seeing some people who have settled trusts grappling with the implications of having lost direct control of their assets. 

Obtaining legal advice at the earliest opportunity allows you to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to ensure the process is as stress-free as possible.

The Wage Subsidy is back!  In this article, we provide details of the third round of the Wage Subsidy and details of other support businesses affected by COVID-19 can apply for.

This article sets out some enforcement options available to you where you have been awarded Judgment as a result of bringing a claim through the New Zealand Court system for the recovery of a debt owed to you.  You will now want to enforce your Judgment.

Under the new rules, all employers will have to obtain accreditation in order to secure the employment of a migrant worker on an employer assisted work visa.