Dealing with property during COVID-19 Alert Level 4
With the country in lock down, it cannot be ‘business as usual’ in terms of dealing with property. For those buying or selling property, this article gives you a heads up on some things you should know.… Read More
Update from WRMK Lawyers on COVID-19
WRMK Lawyers is open for business today and during the lock down, but our office doors will be closed. We have run a digital office for many years and our staff are now working from home.… Read More
Employment update: COVID-19 – What employers need to know
If your business has suffered an actual loss, or prospective downturn, you might be looking at temporary or longer-lasting options. This note sets out some high-level guidance on the most common questions our clients are asking.… Read More
I want out! What you need to know to get a divorce
The process you’ll need to follow to formally and legally separate from your ex-partner will depend on whether you are legally married or in a civil union, or in a de facto relationship.… Read More
2019 Hospice House Tour a success
WRMK Lawyers was delighted to support the 2019 Girls Club Hospice House Tour.… Read More
New Trusts Act requires greater transparency and increased duties for trusts
Long awaited changes to New Zealand’s trust laws have arrived.… Read More
Buyer beware: Changes to standard Sale and Purchase Agreement
Vendors and buyers take note, changes have occurred to the standard Sale and Purchase Agreement form used by most agents and lawyers when buying or selling property. … Read More
Changes proposed to the Residential Tenancies Act
Change is coming for the 1.5 million people currently renting their home in New Zealand. Amendments proposed to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) will put more power in the hands of tenants. The RTA is the primary piece of law governing landlords and tenants renting houses in New Zealand. … Read More
Employment law: what’s ahead in 2020?
This newsletter wraps up the progression of several key pieces of employment legislation in 2019, what’s ahead in 2020, and what it all means for employers.… Read More
WRMK Lawyers congratulates two new Senior Lawyers
Congratulations to Chloe Davenport and Nicola Hartwell on their promotions to Senior Lawyer, effective 1 December 2019. … Read More
WRMK Lawyers shines at the 2019 NZ Law Awards
WRMK Lawyers has scooped a haul of awards at the 2019 NZ Law Awards, held on 21 November at the Cordis in Auckland.… Read More
Time’s up for “free” compulsory overtime
A recent court decision has confirmed that overtime compensation applies to any employment agreement where an employee is “required” to work overtime. … Read More