With this 2025 Budget and despite worldwide geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions, the minister has indicated New Zealand’s fiscal outlook will gradually recover, despite an initial period of retraction.
Taking a closer look at the threat of American tariffs; Employer Obligations around Mental Health; and the Consumer Guarantees Act vs. the Fair Trading Act.
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The government aims to modernise the Arms Act 1983. The overhaul is the fourth phase of a commitment to reform the firearms regulatory system following on from three previous phases implemented after the 2019 Christchurch mosque shooting.
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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Budget 2025
With this 2025 Budget and despite worldwide geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions, the minister has indicated New Zealand’s fiscal outlook will gradually recover, despite an initial period of retraction.
Over the Fence
Taking a closer look at the threat of American tariffs; Employer Obligations around Mental Health; and the Consumer Guarantees Act vs. the Fair Trading Act.
Firearms Reform 2025
The government aims to modernise the Arms Act 1983. The overhaul is the fourth phase of a commitment to reform the firearms regulatory system following on from three previous phases implemented after the 2019 Christchurch mosque shooting.
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.