June 16, 2022
The Matariki Public Holiday
Aotearoa/New Zealand’s first Matariki holiday will take place on Friday, 24 June 2022. The actual day will differ each year depending on the appearance of Pleiades in the sky. […]
News
June 9, 2022
Climate Action Toolbox
We all need to do our bit to reduce carbon emissions and look after the planet better than we have previously. […]
June 1, 2022
Notifications of Privacy Breaches
Notifications for a privacy breach have increased nearly four-fold since the new Privacy Act 2019 came into force on 1 December 2020. […]
May 15, 2022
Not Sure of your Boundary?
All property owners, whether commercial or residential, must ensure that any structure on their property is located within its legal boundaries. These boundaries cannot be moved without the property’s title also being changed. Sometimes, however, the legal boundaries do not match up with structures (such as a fence or a building) on that property. What […]
April 25, 2022
Helping Your Family Before You Pass Away
When someone in your family dies, there are a myriad of things to organise – some of which must be done almost immediately. […]
April 5, 2022
Checking Your Home is Accurately Insured
Recent sharp increases in building materials costs due to Covid shortages have affected the cost of a possible rebuild, or repair, of your home. It is, therefore, wise to have your home properly insured. Although most commercial property owners must obtain an insurance valuation at least every three years, there is seldom any requirement on […]
March 29, 2022
Mental Health in the Workplace
An employer’s issue Managing workplace health and safety has run the gamut from providing ergonomic chairs and PPE to ensuring appropriate evacuation pathways are clearly marked. Emerging trends from WorkSafe New Zealand, however, indicate that the mental wellbeing of staff should fall under an employer’s obligation to provide a ‘safe’ workplace. Under the Health and […]
February 21, 2022
Gift or Loan – The importance of properly documenting advances between family members
The trusty Kiwi “She’ll be right” approach is often manifested in a reluctance to formally document intra-family lending arrangements. Catch cries of “I trust the kids to sort things out between themselves after I’m gone” and “My new partner says she will never make a claim and I believe her” are common, but all too […]
December 9, 2021
We are looking for a Receptionist for our Porirua Office
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic receptionist to join our team in Porirua. […]