Sometimes it makes all the sense in the world to get into
business with another person or people. They may have skills
which you don't, they may have capital which is not available to
you or contacts which may be useful to you. There are a myriad
of reasons why it can be a good idea. Sometimes two heads (or
more) are better than one.
By Melissa Higham - 7 Mar 2013
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We have previously discussed the increasing emphasis on health
and safety in the workplace. This emphasis is confirmed by
the establishment of a new workplace health and safety agency which
was recently announced. This was one of the key
recommendations that arose out of the Royal Commission on the Pike
River Coal Mine tragedy.
By Andrew Steele - 28 Feb 2013
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If you are an employer, taking a relaxed approach to safety in
the workplace could expose your business to serious
consequences. In extreme cases such as Pike River, those
consequences were the tragedy of employees' deaths and the collapse
of the whole business.
By Andrew Steele - 20 Feb 2013
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Employees agree to work for some kind of payment - be it wages,
salary, or commission. This year's Waitangi Day repeat of the
on-going Novopay saga shows how serious, and potentially
devastating, not getting paid can be. So what should you do
if your pay fails to arrive?
By Claire Mansell - 14 Feb 2013
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"Word on the street" is that Hobson Gardens' multi-million
dollar "leaky home" claim against, amongst others, Mainzeal, the
original builder of the complex, was settled on the basis that
Mainzeal agreed to supply labour and materials for the repair of
the building. If this is true, then Mainzeal's promise will
represent a multi-million dollar settlement. Mainzeal's
unexpected receivership must place its performance of any
settlement promises in jeopardy.
By Andrew Steele - 8 Feb 2013
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There is increasing awareness of workplace bullying and the
effect it has on employees. Bullying can be a difficult issue
for both employers and employees. What one person may see as
'tough management' another may view as bullying.
What is Workplace Bullying?
By Claire Mansell - 4 Feb 2013
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The partners and staff of Martelli McKegg would like to wish you
a safe and happy holiday season
By - 19 Dec 2012
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Picture this: A tenant is subject to a fixed term tenancy. The
term expires on 1 December. The tenant should be gone by 1 December
right? Not so fast... This is where the plot thickens.
By Tara Grant - 4 Dec 2012
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We're very pleased to announce that Lewis Grant has joined the
Martelli McKegg partnership. Lewis brings to the firm a
wealth of experience in the trust and estate planning area.
By - 19 Nov 2012
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Trusts are often set up to protect family assets and are
administered by the family members themselves. While such trusts
may have lower administration costs than those involving
professional trustees, they are at higher risk of being impaired by
disputes between trustees.
By Tara Grant - 15 Nov 2012
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