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.
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The government proposes to overturn a 2023 Court of Appeal decision covering Māori customary rights to the foreshore and seabed. It is of the view that the court’s decision gives too much power to iwi and hapū over what happens on ‘too much’ of New Zealand’s coastal areas.
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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.
Over the fence
Requirements when transporting livestock; Recent NZ-UAE Free Trade Agreement; Employment contracts for seasonal workers.
Overturning the foreshore and seabed decision
The government proposes to overturn a 2023 Court of Appeal decision covering Māori customary rights to the foreshore and seabed. It is of the view that the court’s decision gives too much power to iwi and hapū over what happens on ‘too much’ of New Zealand’s coastal areas.
The moral dilemma of virtual fencing
The popularity of virtual fencing is increasing quickly amongst dairy farmers, as an efficient method to contain and move stock.
Property briefs
Repaying your mortgage early; changing the interest rate on your mortgage; switching to a different lender.