Key Things to Know about Reverse Mortgages
Recent media coverage views reverse mortgages as a viable but risky option for “asset-rich but cash-poor” retirees. They are not for everyone but have their place. A reverse mortgage allows ...
Disputes Tribunal Maximum Claim Doubles
On 24 January 2026, the financial jurisdiction of the Disputes Tribunal increased from $30,000.00 to $60,000.00. Effectively doubling the maximum claim. This is a significant change for individuals and businesses ...
First Home Buyers – Gair up for home ownership at Gair Ave
If you are a first home buyer that has been disheartened that you are contending with investors and families who already have the benefit of established wealth, there is some ...
New Fast-Track Approval Act – What It Means for Us
It means big news! In December 2024, the Government launched the Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024 (the Act), designed to cut through the red tape and speed up the consenting process ...
Water Services Act – Update
We have provided updates and analysis on the Water Services Act 2021 previously, being legislation introduced to ensure safe, sustainable and equitable water services for New Zealand. The legislation followed ...
Businesses Use “Quiet Times” Efficiently
Some industries are experiencing a “quiet time,” due to a downturn in the market. When workflows are down, it is an ideal time for businesses to review legal compliance and ...
Family Trusts – Trust in our Trusts?
There has been various media coverage about the government’s announcement to increase the trustee tax rate (from 33% to 39%; with the change to take effect from 1 April 2024). ...
Incorporated Societies Act 2022
Key Changes to Prepare for Many of us are involved in Incorporated Societies through sporting, hobby, philanthropic and residents’ groups. The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (the new Act) was passed ...
New Trust Act 2019 – Beneficiaries Right to Information
Here in this brief article we explore some of the Beneficiary’s rights under the Trust Act 2019 (“Act”). Right to information: Historically, a beneficiary might have had no idea ...
Protect all the value in your business with a trademark
The value of a business is not always just the value of its assets plus ‘goodwill’. Value also exists in how a business produces, delivers and markets its products. A ...