Student Flats
The start of semester two in student centres, like Dunedin, signals the beginning of the search for the perfect flat for the coming year.
Buying Property? Look a little deeper...
Before you buy a property, it’s prudent to check for any geotechnical issues. Often any known geotechnical matters or hazards are highlighted in the Land Information Memorandum (LIM) from your...
Taxing property gains: the proposed 'bright line' test
In May the government announced proposed changes to the tax rules for New Zealand and non-resident investors who buy residential property with the intention of selling the property and making...
Changes proposed to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986
Most staff employed on farms are also supplied with accommodation on the farm. With that comes rights and obligations as a landlord and employer.
Employment Standards Bill – minimum employment standards
In March 2015, the government announced a package of measures designed to strengthen the enforcement of minimum employment standards.
Terms of Trade
Despite a post-quake construction boom in Christchurch, an unprecedented number of building firms are going bust.
Budget 2015: Introduction of the 'Bright Line' Test for Property Investors
This year’s Budget, delivered on 21 May, contained few surprises and, generally speaking, little of significance for business.
New avenue for capital raising - small offers exclusion
The recently introduced Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 has completely overhauled New Zealand’s capital markets and financial services laws.
Cooking up a storm: the zero hours contracts debate
April saw a number of protests across the country concerning the use of zero hours contracts.
Parent company liable for debt of subsidiary company in liquidation
If you are a director of a company in a corporate group, a recent High Court decision¹ should serve as a timely reminder of the need to preserve each company’s...