Caveats
Protecting your interest in land The Latin word ‘caveat’ literally translates to ‘let him beware’. In a legal sense, caveats
Business briefs | Spring 2021
Unfair contract terms regime extended to small business contracts Many welcome new sick leave provisions The Fair Trading Amendment Act
Lease vs licence
Common contractual arrangements in commercial property Choosing the premises from which to operate your business can be daunting; it is
Bonding agreements
Helping employers recoup training costs Bonding agreements can be an incredibly useful tool for ensuring employers can recoup costs incurred
Estate laws due for a shake-up
Law Commission proposals The laws about the administration of estates are being reviewed by the Law Commission. Much of what
Britney Spears’ conservatorship
Could it happen in New Zealand? The American entertainer Britney Spears’ conservatorship has recently been in the headlines. She is
Over the fence
Climate Change Commission: carbon farming On 31 May, the Climate Change Commission provided Parliament with its final advice on the
Buying or leasing Māori land
What does ‘alienation’ mean in this context? There are significant amounts of Māori land in New Zealand in productive rural
Significant Natural Areas
What are they? Should I be concerned? The identification of ‘Significant Natural Areas’ has been in the news lately. How
Buying your first home using KiwiSaver funds
But you’re already the trustee of a trust The rules around the use of KiwiSaver have evolved over recent years