When a company is struggling to pay its bills, ‘insolvency’ and ‘reckless trading’ are frightening words that may be thrown around the table. On 3 April 2020, as the first wave of Covid lockdowns hit, the government introduced a brief ‘safe harbour’ regime. Its purpose was to protect directors of New Zealand companies from being […]
As property owners are aware, interest rates are rising. If your fixed term mortgage is coming up for renewal, you may be feeling anxious about what your repayments could look like once your current rate ends. If you have a floating rate, your rates will also be increasing. There are some options available that you […]
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. […]
We all need to do our bit to reduce carbon emissions and look after the planet better than we have previously. […]
Notifications for a privacy breach have increased nearly four-fold since the new Privacy Act 2019 came into force on 1 December 2020. […]
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 […]
When someone in your family dies, there are a myriad of things to organise – some of which must be done almost immediately. […]
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 […]
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 […]