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
Keep the DIY on the deck this summer
As you begin your summer DIY projects, be wary of making your Will one of them. A Will is an important legal document which sets out your wishes when you pass away, but it needs to be prepared properly to do its job. … Read More
Inspiring Northland student wins scholarship
Whangarei Girls High School student Anna Jungwin has been named as the winner of the WRMK Lawyers 2023 Law Scholarship.… Read More
When should a gift really be a loan (and the paper more than just wrapping)?
There are many reasons why whanau might want to lend money to each other. However, despite having the best of intentions, there is scope for things to go wrong if the loan is not properly documented. … Read More
Spousal maintenance, alimony, adult financial support – what is it, and when can you get it?
Spousal maintenance, or alimony, is a form of financial support for adults to ensure one partner doesn’t suffer undue hardship when the relationship ends. … Read More
Trial period provision soon to be removed for Accredited Employer Work Visa holders
Employers under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme will not be allowed to use 90-day trial periods for AEWV holders from 29 October 2023.… Read More
What could the 2023 election mean for employment law?
We look at this election’s major players and their policy proposals, and what major changes may (or may not) be in store should we have a change of government.… Read More
Safeguarding your investment when buying ‘off the plans’
‘Off the plans’ transactions offer potential benefits but they also come with inherent risks. This article explains how to protect yourself.… Read More
Talking politics at work a bad idea
A timely reminder that talking politics at work is always a bad idea – especially in the current climate.… Read More