The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will turn 17 years old in September. Lately, there has been concern about the conversion of productive farmland into forestry in order to gain emissions units. The government has recently announced changes to the ETS; its aim is to strike a balance between achieving New Zealand’s climate goals, and protecting the longevity and profitability of our
most profitable farmland.
The Law Association of New Zealand (TLANZ), formerly the Auckland District Law Society, released an updated version of the standard form deed of lease document, its 7th edition, in November 2024. We take a closer look.
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The Murdoch case illustrates how important it is to get things right from the outset to protect the beneficiaries from someone trying to make unexpected changes later.
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For many years, Gloriavale has banked with the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ). In July 2022, BNZ notified Gloriavale that it intended to end its contractual relationship and stop providing banking services.
In New Zealand, if a will-maker entirely excludes some close family members from their will, those people will often have claims against the will-maker’s estate.
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We take a look at the Commerce Act 1986 and Commerce Commission review, the reform of overseas investment laws to boost economic growth, and tax changes for charities.
Emissions Trading Scheme
The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will turn 17 years old in September. Lately, there has been concern about the conversion of productive farmland into forestry in order to gain emissions units. The government has recently announced changes to the ETS; its aim is to strike a balance between achieving New Zealand’s climate goals, and protecting the longevity and profitability of our
most profitable farmland.
New deed of lease documentation
The Law Association of New Zealand (TLANZ), formerly the Auckland District Law Society, released an updated version of the standard form deed of lease document, its 7th edition, in November 2024. We take a closer look.
Issues affecting finance and settlement
We explore a range of issues that can get in the way of finance and settlement, when you’re making a property purchase.
Updates to the residential tenancies legislation
We explore a range of updates to residential tenancies legislation, including those related to pets and tenancy terminations.
Succession drama for Rupert Murdoch trust
The Murdoch case illustrates how important it is to get things right from the outset to protect the beneficiaries from someone trying to make unexpected changes later.
Gloriavale debanked!
For many years, Gloriavale has banked with the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ). In July 2022, BNZ notified Gloriavale that it intended to end its contractual relationship and stop providing banking services.
Disinheriting your children: can it be done?
In New Zealand, if a will-maker entirely excludes some close family members from their will, those people will often have claims against the will-maker’s estate.
Health and safety: Successful prosecution of former chief executive
This is the first time the chief executive of a New Zealand company has been prosecuted over a workplace death. Lessons are to be learned.
Fair Pay Agreements Repeal Act 2023
The Fair Pay Agreements Repeal Act 2023, passed just over a year ago, has turned back the clock on industry-wide agreements.
Business briefs
We take a look at the Commerce Act 1986 and Commerce Commission review, the reform of overseas investment laws to boost economic growth, and tax changes for charities.