Constructing the right contract
Large construction projects are popping up everywhere in the North. Getting the right building contract in place up-front can avoid a lot of pain.… Read More
Congratulations to Natalie Robinson on her admission to the bar
Natalie is part of the firm’s rural team and is now based permanently in Dargaville.… Read More
The new rules on selling to overseas buyers won’t affect me, right?
New rules about an overseas person acquiring land in New Zealand came into force in October 2018.… Read More
When employees’ misconduct or bad behaviour matters
When an employer fires an employee for misconduct but gets the process wrong, the first thing they tend to ask us is “Doesn’t the employee’s bad behaviour matter at all?”.… Read More
Winter is almost over – time to rent the bach out
With summer approaching, it is important you are up to date with your rights and obligations as a landlord.… Read More
Cash for hurt feelings – Employment Court decision signals increases for hurt and humiliation payments
The reality is that firing somebody, and the way an employer goes about it, can have a significant impact on an employee and even result in serious medical effects.… Read More
Relocatable houses – making sure your dream home arrives safe and sound
With property prices around the country reaching record highs, many people are looking to relocatable houses as a faster or more cost-effective option.… Read More
Is your pool cool for summer?
Summer is something that all Northlanders look forward to, but before you dust off your speedos, now is the perfect time to check your pool satisfies all of its legal requirements.… Read More
Communication – the essential ingredient in a healthy employment relationship
As with a healthy relationship of any kind, mutual satisfaction between an employer and an employee relies on communication.… Read More
Employment law under our new government – what can we expect?
This post is some crystal ball gazing about what we might see happening in New Zealand’s employment laws (without the political spin).… Read More
The Contracts and Commercial Law Act 2017 – what does it mean for you?
The Contracts and Commercial Law Act 2017 can be thought of as the latest model Ute to come out of the legislative dealership – a fresh, remastered vehicle for modern day use. … Read More
Does the process really matter if an employee is obviously ‘guilty’?
“What if I catch an employee red-handed – surely I can fire them on the spot?” The answer is no – not even then. Employers still have to follow a fair process.… Read More