Fineprint – Winter 2025, No 97
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
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…
Property eSpeaking, Autumn 2025, No 48
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…
Trust eSpeaking, Autumn 2025, No 40
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 – Summer 2024
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…
What is a Contracting Out Agreement in NZ?
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…
Trust eSpeaking, Spring 2024, No 39
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…
Fineprint – Winter 2024
Fineprint, Issue 94, Winter 2024 Edition In this issue: Preparing your business for sale. Providing for your family in your will – You have some legal obligations. Employee burnout – Acknowledge and address this. Avoiding scams –Tips to protect yourself…
Trust eSpeaking – Autumn 2024
Trust eSpeaking Issue 38, Autumn 2024 Edition In this issue: Making a bequest to a charity: Careful will drafting is essential. Estates and guarantees: Can cause difficult legal issues. Can your ex-spouse claim your property when you die? Agreeing on…
New Trust Act
A new Trusts Act came into effect on 30 July 2019. This is a major change in the law for New Zealand as the new Act will affect ALL New Zealand Family Trusts. There is a deferment period to enable…