Charities Law in New Zealand begins, as with other common law jurisdictions, in England with the Elizabethan Statute of Charitable Uses in 1601 (‘the Statute’). Although the law in New Zealand is now governed by the Charities Act 2005 (‘the Act’), a recent decision of the Supreme Court concerning the charitable status of Greenpeace shows
When a company is in financial difficulty, it might enter voluntary administration, receivership or liquidation. There are important differences between these processes, as outlined below. Voluntary administration Under Part 15A of the Companies Act 1993 (‘the Act’), an administrator may be appointed to a company by: its board, a liquidator or interim liquidator
From time to time, issues arise with employees in workplaces that cause employers concern. These issues are many and varied but can include concerns about possible employee misconduct. These events can trigger an employment process, involving an investigation and the need to meet with the employee. After an employment investigation is concluded, the employer may
In a perfect world, you and your neighbour should be able to resolve any problem by discussing it together. The law is careful to balance one person’s right to enjoy their land with a neighbour’s right to be protected from interference. If your neighbour’s domestic animal comes onto your property without your consent, this is
