In the Winter 2022 edition we discussed what to consider when co-owning a property with friends or family. Another co-ownership option to consider is the Kāinga Ora First Home Partner scheme.
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Update on construction contracts retention regime; New obligations for businesses offering Buy Now Pay Later; Large businesses may need to disclose payment practices
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The damage caused to land by the recent weather events across New Zealand has raised concerns about the ongoing viability of leased land that has been impacted by these storms.
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The severe weather events this year, in particular Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle, highlighted the need to amend some legislation to assist recovery and improve resilience for areas that have been impacted.
In the Autumn 2022 edition of Property Speaking we discussed different types of resource consents. Since then, the government has released a new National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL), which you can read here.
With historic amounts of rain and flooding in many regions, this year has so far been challenging for many communities in the North Island. It is anticipated that these extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent in the future.
Kāinga Ora First Home Partner scheme
In the Winter 2022 edition we discussed what to consider when co-owning a property with friends or family. Another co-ownership option to consider is the Kāinga Ora First Home Partner scheme.
Business briefs
Update on construction contracts retention regime; New obligations for businesses offering Buy Now Pay Later; Large businesses may need to disclose payment practices
Business continuity planning
Serious weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle have increased the importance of businesses planning for the unexpected.
Budget 2023
A commentary on the 2023 Budget delivered by the Minister of Finance on 18 May.
Over the fence
Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020 now amended; Affordable Water Reform replaces Three Waters; Cyclone Gabrielle: animal welfare management
Leased land impacted by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle
The damage caused to land by the recent weather events across New Zealand has raised concerns about the ongoing viability of leased land that has been impacted by these storms.
Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Act 2023
The severe weather events this year, in particular Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle, highlighted the need to amend some legislation to assist recovery and improve resilience for areas that have been impacted.
Property briefs
In today’s property brief: Update on legislation; Changes to LIM information; Replacement of the Resource Management Act 1991.
Subdivision consents
In the Autumn 2022 edition of Property Speaking we discussed different types of resource consents. Since then, the government has released a new National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL), which you can read here.
Storm damage to properties
With historic amounts of rain and flooding in many regions, this year has so far been challenging for many communities in the North Island. It is anticipated that these extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent in the future.