Farm succession planning – take a step back and look forward
It’s little wonder that farm succession planning is in the “too-hard basket” for many farmers, with relatively high rural property prices making it very difficult for the next generation of farmers to buy out other family members at market value.… Read More
Home insurance changes
The the insurance system is moving from ‘replacement cost’ insurance to what is known as ‘sum insured’. Sum insured means that homes are insured for up to a maximum specified amount. … Read More
OSH and not for profit organisations
As a board member or trustee of a Not for Profit organisation you may think that the management of the organisation will take care of OSH obligations – not so.… Read More
Do zombies have a right to privacy?
Death sometimes changes the law that applies. Zombies are dead (obviously). Does the death of a person end the right to privacy?… Read More
How do I get the best price when I am selling my business?
What a buyer wants to know is how much is your business worth without you in it?
Starting with the “end in mind” is not something most of us do. Getting legal tidy up work finished well before the business is for sale will pay off in the price and speed of your sale.… Read More
Could your trust be considered a “sham”?
If challenged, are you comfortable your trust will stack up under the scrutiny of the courts? If you are unsure, continue reading…… Read More
It pays to pay attention to IP
Why is Intellectual Property (IP) so often overlooked in business situations? … Read More
Becoming a school trustee
You don’t need to be a professional to be a school trustee, but you do need common sense, to work well in a team, and to be prepared to ask questions. … Read More
Facebook friend or Facebook fiend?
When you reflect on your Facebook ‘friends’, how many degrees of separation exist between you and your employer’s clients?… Read More
Extended warranties – Consumer Law Reform Bill
The Consumer Law Reform Bill was reported back on by the Commerce Select Committee at the end of last year. … Read More
Rural employment agreements – more than just filling in the gaps
The Employment Relations Act 2000 requires that all employees have a written agreement of employment. … Read More
Breach of easement – neighbours at war?
Many people will own properties that have the benefit of or are subject to an easement over a neighbouring property or their own.… Read More