Announcements
The change of seasons has ushered in some exciting developments at Knapps. First, we are delighted to announce the promotion of one of our Senior Associates to the Knapps Partnership.…
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…
A no surprises Budget!
There are few surprises in the government’s 2018 Budget presented on 17 May, the first from Minister of Finance, the Hon Grant Robertson. To read the full article click here…
Flurry of Employment Law Changes Ahead
We outline the upcoming changes, announced on 25 January, which include modifications to the 90-day trial period, the restoration of rest periods and collective bargaining. These changes will be incorporated…
Blended Families – Wills & Trusts – Can it be fair for everyone?
Making sure everyone you care about gets a fair share of your property after you die is an issue most of us grapple with. This may also have additional complications…
Property Briefs – Buying a house – are you covered?
If you’re buying a house, you will of course need insurance cover for your new property, and your lender will require it. Here we pinpoint some specific items that some…