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Trust eSpeaking, Autumn 2026, No 42 Welcome to the Autumn 2026 edition of Trust eSpeaking. We hope you find these articles thought-provoking, interesting and useful. To find out more about any of the topics covered in Trust eSpeaking, or about…
Fineprint, Summer 2025, No 98 Inside: Using AI in your business. What to consider? Digital assets ad your estate. Why planning ahead matters Age of consent. What you can do at 16, 18 and beyond An opportunity to make a…
Trust eSpeaking, Spring 2025 Welcome to the Spring edition of Trust eSpeaking. We hope you find these articles thought-provoking, as well as being interesting and useful. To find out more, about any of the topics covered in Trust eSpeaking, or…
Fineprint, Winter 2025, No 97 Inside: Employment law reform in 2025 The Ombudsman – Who is this? Surrogacy in New Zealand – A complex and evolving area of law Consumer Data Right – The age of open banking and beyond…
Fineprint, Autumn 2025, No 96 Inside: Fast Track Approvals Act 2024: How will it work? Arrested? There is a fair legal process Ashley’s Law: Victims of abuse can end marriage/civil union earlier The business of gifting: Have a policy for…
Welcome to the first issue of Property Speaking for 2025. We hope you enjoy reading this e-newsletter, and that you find the articles to be both interesting and useful. Summary of articles: New deed of lease documentation Issues affecting finance…
Welcome to the Autumn edition of Trust eSpeaking. We hope you enjoy reading these articles, and that they are both interesting and useful. Summary of articles: Disinheriting your children, can it be done? Gloriavale de-banked, BNZ ends relationship with Gloriavale…
Fineprint, Issue 95, Summer 2024 Edition In this issue: Why should I look at my will? Hiring casual employees – Employers have significant legal responsibilities. Eligible investor exemption – In light of the Du Val insolvency. Modernising the Companies Act…
Things to know when considering a contracting out agreement While a contracting out agreement (commonly known as a prenup) is not the most romantic thing to talk about, they are becoming more and more common for good reason. Contracting out…
Welcome to the Spring edition of Trust eSpeaking. We hope you enjoy reading these articles, and that they are both interesting and useful. To find out more about any of the topics covered in Trust eSpeaking, or about trusts or…