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Top 10 reasons to make a will
A will is one of the most important legal documents you'll ever create, yet nearly 50% of New Zealanders don’t have a… Read article →
Employment law reform in 2025
The changes are widespread across the employment law spectrum, and it will be important for both employers and employees to be across… Read article →
Enduring Power of Attorney
If your family member is losing capacity and has an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in place, you will be reassured that… Read article →
Shearing the love
In what has certainly come as a big boost to sheep farmers and the agricultural sector, the government announced that from 1… Read article →
New deed of lease documentation
This new edition of the deed of lease (DoL) includes a number of new or varied provisions that TLANZ has included in… Read article →
Age of consent
In New Zealand, reaching different ages unlocks a whole range of new rights, responsibilities and freedoms. There is not a single ‘magic… Read article →
About The Ombudsman
The Ombudsman is a concept that originated in Scandinavia. The word itself is loosely translated to mean ‘grievance person.’ The role was… Read article →
Holidays legislation to change
The much-anticipated proposed changes to the Holidays Act 2003 were announced in late September by Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, the Hon… Read article →
Understanding workplace accommodation
In certain sectors, particularly agriculture, tourism and residential care, it’s common for employers to provide housing to their employees as part of… Read article →