A Review of Labour’s 100 Day Plan
Before the election, the Labour Party laid out a plan with 18 key goals to achieve within their first 100 days in office (“100- day Plan”). This 100-day Plan was adopted and implemented by the
Disputes Resolution Series: Negotiation – How can it help you?
Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) methods are an alternative option to going directly to court. Using ADR methods instead of pursuing the matter in court is commonly more cost effective for the parties involved, ADR may
Cross-leases – What are they and what implications do they have?
Historically, cross-leases were a popular form of dividing land for land owners. This is because owners could avoid certain subdivision restrictions and would gain similar results to a formal subdivision under the existing Act, but
Lease Agreement versus Tenancy Agreement – What is the difference?
We regularly see clients interpreting lease agreements and tenancy agreements as being the same document. However, while both agreements are similar, it is important to understand the differences. Lease Agreements (“Lease”) A Lease is a
Proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000 – What you need to be aware of
During Labour’s election campaign, the Party released a plan which detailed their intentions for their first 100 days in office (“100 Day Plan”). Since the campaign, the Labour-led Government has released the proposed changes to
An introduction to shareholders’ agreement – Why are they important?
A shareholders' agreement (“Agreement”) records the arrangements between the shareholders and directors of a company regarding the ownership, government and management of the company. Companies are not required to implement an Agreement by law. However,
Alternative Dispute Resolution Series: Arbitration – How can it assist you?
Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) methods are an alternative option to going directly to court. Using ADR methods instead of pursuing the matter in court is commonly more cost effective for the parties involved, ADR may
The new Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism laws
Anti-money laundering has recently been in the spotlight in New Zealand with the Ministry of Justice estimating that almost NZ$ 1.35 billion from fraud and illegal drugs is laundered through ordinary New Zealand businesses each
Law Update: Trading on Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is not a public holiday, yet most businesses used to have to be closed on this particular day. However, changes to the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990 (the “Act”) that came into effect
Alternative Dispute Resolution Series: How It can help You – Mediation in Employment Disputes
Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) methods are alternatives to going directly to court. Using ADR methods instead of pursuing the matter in court is usually more cost effective for all the parties involved, takes less time