Published 9th April 2019 by Tanya Surrey, Mactodd
The seven year itch
The Clean Slate Act or clean slate scheme, more formally and correctly known as the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004, became law almost 15 years ago. The rationale behind the legislation was to enable people who had certain convictions to put their past behind them without the stigma of a permanent conviction. Having a criminal record can have far-reaching consequences for employment, immigration, voluntary work and various other matters.
Published 9th April 2019 by Sarah White, Malley & Co
For better, for worse?
The law governing the division of property when a relationship ends is, after more than 40 years, set to change following the Law Commission’s comprehensive review of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (the PRA).
The Law Commission has identified changes that it believes should be made to ensure the regime better reflects the reasonable expectations of New Zealanders. We set out some of the proposals that may be relevant to you or your family.
Published 14th July 2015 by Melanie Timms, Wain & Naysmith
Every year our fire service is kept busy battling blazes in rural areas which cause substantial damage to the landscape and cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to put out.
Published 14th July 2015 by Tanya Surrey, Mactodd
Whirlwind romances can be wonderful and dramatic things. We’ve all been taken by surprise at some stage in life by a friend announcing a wedding to someone they haven’t known...
Published 15th June 2015 by Hamish Davies, Corcoran French
Despite a post-quake construction boom in Christchurch, an unprecedented number of building firms are going bust.
Published 15th June 2015 by Wilkinson Rodgers Lawyers
This year’s Budget, delivered on 21 May, contained few surprises and, generally speaking, little of significance for business.
Published 15th June 2015 by Lowndes Jordan
The recently introduced Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 has completely overhauled New Zealand’s capital markets and financial services laws.
Published 15th June 2015 by Lowndes Jordan
April saw a number of protests across the country concerning the use of zero hours contracts.
Published 15th June 2015 by Lowndes Jordan
If you are a director of a company in a corporate group, a recent High Court decision should serve as a timely reminder of the need to preserve each company’s...
