The Employment Leave Act 2026 became law on 6 August 2026. It heralds the biggest changes to the administration of employee leave since the Holidays Act was passed in 2003, more than 20 years ago. The legislation, however, is not due to take effect until 6 August 2028, so there is plenty of time for […]
New Zealand has a well-developed structure for drone regulation overseen by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). In this article, we explain the Civil Aviation Rules that govern drone use in New Zealand. […]
Doomsday provisions (also referred to as fail safe, common catastrophe or calamity clauses) are back-up provisions in a person’s will. They set out what happens to your estate should all your beneficiaries pass away before they are able to receive their share. […]
Estate Administration and Probate Estate Administration can take time, and we encourage families to focus on supporting one another while we manage the legal aspects of the process. There is usually no need to rush, and we will guide you through each stage to ensure the estate is administered correctly and efficiently. Determining Whether Probate […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed from a futuristic concept to a mainstream tool used by many businesses on a daily basis. The exponential growth of AI in recent months/years is hard to miss, with various industries adopting the technology to streamline operations and boost productivity. For business owners, the prevalence of AI presents both opportunities […]
The Finance Minister indicated before her release of the Budget that this Budget is a ‘no money tree’ document. The government hopes it will help steer New Zealand out of the economic doldrums and the soon-we-hope ‘recovery’ from not only the effects of the rising energy costs due to the Middle East instability, but also […]
Understanding the legal process for employers Redundancy refers to a situation where an employee’s position is deemed superfluous to an employer’s needs. Understandably, a redundancy proposal can bring stress and uncertainty to those affected. Unfortunately, it is a term that many New Zealanders may be familiar with. We provide a summary of the required process, […]
In New Zealand, reaching different ages unlocks a whole range of new rights, responsibilities and freedoms. There is not a single ‘magic number’ but rather a journey where you gradually gain more independence and adult status. We guide you through New Zealand’s key legal milestones explaining exactly what you can do at certain ages. […]
For many New Zealanders, daily life is now as much online as it is offline. From internet banking and investment platforms to email accounts, social media, cloud storage and cryptocurrencies, our ‘digital footprint’ has become an important part of who we are and what we own. Yet most wills and succession plans still solely focus […]