The Law Lowdown – SPRING 2025
Catch up on all the news and information in this edition of The Law Lowdown Inside this issue: Download your […]
Trust Property Sales: Simplified Rules but Ongoing Responsibilities
Recent changes to New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (AML/CFT) have eased compliance requirements for family
Why Retirement Villages Require Enduring Powers of Attorney
When moving into a retirement village in New Zealand, new residents are usually asked to have an Enduring Power of
Understanding Easements
When you buy or own property in New Zealand, you may come across the term easement. Easements are a common
Consumer Rights for Flight Disruption Costs
Recently Jetstar was ordered to pay a $2.25 million fine after misleading customers about their compensation rights when flights were
The Law Lowdown – WINTER 2025
Catch up on all the news and information in this edition of The Law Lowdown Inside this issue: Download your
Why You Should Have Enduring Powers of Attorney in Place
Planning ahead isn’t just about writing a will – it also involves ensuring that trusted people can make decisions for
Statutory Demands: What Creditors and Companies Need to Know
If a company owes a debt and hasn’t paid, creditors in New Zealand have a legal tool known as a
Understanding Separate vs Relationship Property
Under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (PRA), everything a couple owns is sorted into two baskets when they separate or
Charity Tax Reforms Paused – For Now …
The Government’s proposed changes to the tax treatment of charities have sparked significant concern across the charitable sector. While the