The recent COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown has had a significant impact on commercial leases in Rotorua. The effect of these events will likely reverberate for some time (particularly for...Read More
In times of economic downturn, restructures and redundancies are likely and for many businesses sadly inevitable. It is important that a fair process is followed and that the employer has...Read More
The spotlight has returned to the prevalence of bullying in our workplaces, with WorkSafe estimating that one in three Kiwis reports workplace bullying every year. Following from our two-part...Read More
The timeframe to raise personal grievances for lockdown redundancies and unilateral changes to hours is limited. There has been a significant spike in the number of personal grievances raised...Read More
As you may be aware, the Trusts Act 2019 (“the new Act”) will come into effect on 30 January 2021. The new Act is a major update to trust law in New Zealand and may have a material effect on...Read More
As a result of COVID-19 restrictions, many small businesses are struggling to meet fixed costs due to the loss of revenue. The scale of the issue is not clear, but according to the released...Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a difficult reality for many commercial landlords and tenants. It is important to know what legal changes have occurred that will affect existing leases and...Read More
When purchasing a property in New Zealand, there are several types of land ownership available (i.e. fee simple, leasehold or unit title). In this article, we examine five frequently asked...Read More