The new Real Estate Agents Act (REAA) 2008 came into force on 17
November 2009. The new rules imposed on licensed real estate agents
have been embraced positively and for the most part, the market
seems to have responded in the same way.
By Melissa Clark - 23 Mar 2010
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Prior negotiations and information exchanges rarely take
precedence in Court over a formal written agreement. If the
agreement fails to accurately record your intention or
understanding of what has been agreed, you proceed at your
peril.
By Melissa Higham - 24 Feb 2010
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New streamlined process for civil claims in District Court.
By Andrew Steele - 12 Nov 2009
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Registering trade marks overseas may soon become much easier
with the introduction of the Trade Marks (International Treaties
and Enforcement) Amendment Bill 2008.
By Andrew Steele - 3 Aug 2009
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Whether you are looking to buy or sell property anywhere in New
Zealand, you need to be aware that there will soon be three
different "standard" agreements for sale and purchase in
circulation.
By Kay Keam - 1 Jul 2009
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The Resource Management Act (Simplifying and Streamlining)
Amendment Bill was introduced into Parliament in February 2009. The
proposed changes may help bring your plans to fruition faster
By Kay Keam - 1 Jun 2009
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Changes to the law governing powers of attorney came into effect
on 26 September 2008. The changes are designed to better protect
the donor (person who originally sets up the power of attorney)
By Tara Grant - 1 May 2009
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New legislation means that employees can be required to prove
their worth over ninety days - or be dismissed without explanation.
This may reassure employers who have previously been apprehensive
about taking on new staff, as a disappointing candidate was
difficult to 'let go'.
By Andrew Steele - 6 Apr 2009
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Many people who care for young children are in paid employment.
Now legislation has been created to try to help working parents
achieve better work-life balance.
By Andrew Steele - 2 Mar 2009
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Although nature can create a beautiful vista, the neighbour's
tree is probably not the outlook you had in mind. Here's how to
prevent the situation from turning ugly.
By Kay Keam - 1 Feb 2009
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