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There are some proposed changes to the Holidays Act 1993 (“the Act”) that are expected to come into effect later in 2021. The changes look to increase the minimum number of sick days for employees from 5 to 10 days per annum.

Everyone should have a Will. When making that Will, those who have children should ensure that all possibilities are covered in the case of the Will-Makers untimely death while his or her children are still minors.

The New Zealand Government has announced that from 2022 we will have a new public holiday added to the calendar to celebrate Matariki. The first celebration of Matariki will fall on Friday, 24 June 2022.

Dogs are very special animals and are one of the most common domestic pets in New Zealand. The Dog Control Act 1996, (“the Act”) is in place to empower local authorities to promote responsible dog ownership and the welfare of dogs.

If you employ staff, you need to be ready for the increase in the minimum wage rates from 1 April 2021.

The primary and distinctive difference between contracting out and relationship property agreements relates to the timing and status of a relationship between two parties.

The rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented global disaster. Entire nations were forced to go into lockdown.

The purpose of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 is to protect the interests of consumers while balancing the rights of businesses and consumers.

An unformed legal road, more commonly known as a paper road, is a parcel of land that is legally recognised as a road but has never been formed into a road.

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill has the potential to significantly impact the tenant and landlord relationship, particularly when ending a tenancy.

The pre-settlement inspection is very important, so continue to keep your lawyer in the picture at that time of the transaction.

A Calderbank offer is a tactic that can be used to settle a dispute for a lower amount and avoid going to a court trial.

Having a will and enduring powers of attorney (EPAs) in place is important for every adult whatever their age.

There are several circumstances under which you should consider forming a trust. Some of the common purposes for forming a trust, and the structures utilised, will be discussed in this article.

The previous legislation around trusts has not been overhauled or reviewed for a long time. Aligned to that are a myriad of court cases setting up common law positions, both old and new.

Since the declaration of a state of emergency complemented by the implementation of ALERT Level 4, we have been approached by landlords and tenants alike in relation to their rights, obligations and responsibilities under their respective Lease(s).

KiwiSaver was initially created to help people save for their retirement, so the obvious answer for accessing your KiwiSaver funds is at age 65. But under the correct circumstances, funds can be accessed earlier.

The RTAA addresses key issues that have implications for both landlord and tenant including tenant liability for damage, insurance statements, contamination of premises and unlawful residential premises.