Many people are surprised as to the extent of liquidators'
powers of investigation. Those powers can on occasion come in the
form of an application to the High Court under section 266 of the
Companies Act.
By Tony Johnson - 25 Oct 2018
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New Zealanders have always had a love affair with the
water. We go to the beach and we have our own backyard pools -
either permanent or temporary. Now that summer is just around the
corner, it's a perfect time to ensure that your swimming pool
complies with the rules.
By Pierce Bedogni - 18 Oct 2018
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If you find yourself charged with a criminal offence,
whether it's minor or serious, don't under estimate the importance
of getting good legal advice. It might be the difference between
whether you are convicted of the charge or not.
By Fiona McGeorge - 11 Oct 2018
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Have you ever been promised something would be left to you
in a will, but it never eventuated? If you worked or gave services
to someone who promised to reward you in their will, but they
didn't, the Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act may allow you to
claim against the promisor's estate.
By Andrew Steele - 8 Oct 2018
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How far does an employer need to go to support an employee with
mental health/stress issues caused by a workplace investigation or
disciplinary process? Hilford v The Order of St John is an
example of how a personal grievance can succeed if the employer
does not provide support to an employee who is suffering from such
issues and does not investigate alleged bullying in an appropriate
manner.
By Andrew Steele - 26 Sep 2018
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According to research by Perpetual Guardian last year,
four in ten New Zealanders don't have a Will. It seems the problem
is not unique to New Zealand. Consider: Aretha Franklin, Prince,
Amy Winehouse, who all died in recent times without a Will. Even if
you're not famous, it is our view that it is vital that you have a
Will.
By Samuel Ames - 20 Sep 2018
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Occasionally the relationship between parties to a
building contract turns sour. In some cases the parties will be
able to get things back on track so that the project can be brought
to completion. However, in other cases there is an irreparable
breakdown in trust and one or both parties want to part ways. The
owner may not want the builder around anymore and/or the builder
may not want to continue racking up cost on credit with little
prospect of being paid. So how does a party terminate the building
contract and what risks does a party face if they get it
wrong?
By Meika McHardy - 13 Sep 2018
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What the Consumer Guarantees Act (the
CGA) does is insert some basic guarantees
into every contract for the supply of consumer goods or services,
and those guarantees override anything that the written contract
might say to the contrary. However, the CGA only applies if you are
supplying goods or services to "consumers". And consumers are
individuals, companies, Councils, clubs or other legal entities who
acquire goods or services "of a kind that are ordinarily acquired
for personal, domestic, or household use or
consumption".
By Geoff Hardy - 7 Sep 2018
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The High Court has clarified when builders are to provide
their record of work. In overturning the District Court's
decision1
, the High Court held that a builder's record of work was not
dependent on section 87 of the Building Act.
By Alden Ho - 2 Sep 2018
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There are several specific ways in which the law can help
you protect yourself and your family from domestic violence.
Domestic violence includes physical, sexual, psychological and/or
financial abuse by anyone you are in a "domestic relationship"
with. Domestic relationships include spouses or partners, family
members, may include flatmates/someone you're sharing a household
with or anyone you're in a close personal relationship
with.
By Surendra Bennett - 22 Aug 2018
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