The new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 is here – Is your Society ready?
The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 requires every Incorporated Society to re-register before 5 April 2026, or the Society will be de-registered and will lose essential rights and protections that allow it to function.… Read More
Considering Your Child’s Future: Testamentary Guardians Explained
Your Will sets out how you’d like your property to be dealt with when you die (your estate) and who you want to carry out your wishes.… Read More
Costly Mistakes: Two Recent Employment Law Cases You Can’t Afford to Ignore
From hefty fines to directors being personally pursued for their company’s employment law failings, these two employment law cases serve as timely reminders of the potential costs of non-compliance.… Read More
Beyond the Paperwork: How Your Lease Protects Your Business
Many businesses are built on commitments, and a crucial one is the lease for your premises. While it might not be the most exciting document, having a well-drafted lease agreement can be critical during unforeseen circumstances.… Read More
A word of warning about warnings
When to use warnings as a tool for correcting an employee’s drop in work performance or conduct and how to do it right.… Read More
Unlocking the potential in your property
Developing your existing home property is a common journey for those who have some land. These days there are many options, from adding a tiny house or a granny flat to undertaking a full subdivision. Each option has pros and cons to consider as you start your development journey. … Read More
Employment in a time of fiscal austerity
Safeguarding employment rights, upholding fairness, and building resilience in the workplace… Read More
Where there’s a will, there’s peace of mind
Your Will sets out how you’d like your property to be dealt with when you die (your estate) and who you want to carry out your wishes.… Read More
WRMK Lawyers celebrates two new Directors and four lawyer promotions
WRMK Lawyers is delighted to announce two additions to its Board of Directors; and the promotion of a new associate and three senior lawyers, effective from 1 April 2024.… Read More
Are you assured of your insurance?
Insurance companies are tightening up on what they will insure and raising their premiums, and prospective property buyers should take note. Without insurance, banks will not advance a loan on a property. … Read More
When does the NZ “brightline test” start and finish?
If you sell a residential property in New Zealand within a certain timeframe, you must pay income tax on any gains, unless it’s your main home or another exemption applies. This rule is called the “brightline test”.… Read More
90-day trial periods are back for all
90-day trial provisions give employers an avenue to dismiss employees within their first 90 days of employment, and removes an employee’s right to raise a personal grievance for that dismissal.… Read More