Kia ora

The year has flown and now we’ve sprung forward again into spring. It’s so good to have daylight savings back and more daylight hours to enjoy the evenings.

The 2023 general election is almost upon us, and October 14 could well see us with a change of government. That will mean some big changes, and we talk about what that could look like for the bright-line rules – the super complex tax rules triggered on the sale of some residential properties.

We also discuss new responsibilities for directors who must now consider matters other than profits; and review the changes coming for Accredited Employers Work Visas (AEWVs).

There is a certainly a lot happening right now. We’re always here if you need advice or help sorting your legal matters. Enjoy the read and the rest of our glorious Southern spring.

Kia kaha

Janice, Steph, and the team

Movers and shakers

Some exciting team changes.

New Director, outgoing Director, and a new team member.

Bright-line triggers continue to confound

Find out what a change in government would mean for the bright-line rules.

Directors walk a triple line

New directors’ duties have some concerned about unintended consequences.

Domestic violence divorce law is brought into the twenty-first century

New law on the horizon aimed at reducing the harm caused by family violence.

Covenant conundrums

What you need to know about land covenants and why it’s important to do your due diligence.

More changes on the way for AEWVs

Changes ahead for the Accredited Employer Work Visa will see a maximum continuous stay period.

The bank of mum and dad

The bank of mum and dad is now the fifth largest lender in the country but are parents protecting their own interests?

Can bad behaviour outside work get you fired?

The tangling of our work and personal lives means sometimes both collide and problems can arise.

Law changes for clubs and societies

Around 24,000 Kiwi clubs will need to

re-register under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022.

Where there’s a Will there’s a way

New Zealand’s cost of dying crisis is making dying unaffordable for many so it’s important to plan ahead.

When moving town after a split doesn't go to plan

Relocating with children after a separation or divorce can be tricky

if the other parent doesn’t agree.

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