Congratulations

September 2018 Elaine von Rhenen (nee Fourie) married Andre on a beautiful day in Tekapo on 15 July. Sarah Fitzgerald and Todd Hartley welcomed Charlotte Helen Hartley on 26 July. Sarah Wenborn and Matt welcomed Winnie May Wenborn on 24 July. ... Read more

Constitutions for Small Businesses

September 2018

Hamish Douch

In today’s business environment, the main form of trading entity for a small business is a limited liability company. There are numerous advantages of doing business through a limited liability company. For example, a company is a separate legal ... Read more

Common Reporting Standards

September 2018

Sarah Manning

New Zealand has recently adopted what is known as the ‘Common Reporting Standard’ (CRS). The CRS was developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) to assist with the detection and deterrence of offshore tax ... Read more

MML’S Client Function – May 2018

September 2018

Sue McCormack

In May, we held a client function at Bangalore Polo Club at The Terrace.  It was great to catch up with some of our clients out of the office and to celebrate the opening of Christchurch’s newest hospitality offering at The Terrace.  Antony ... Read more

Enduring Powers of Attorney

September 2018

Margaret Mary De Goldi

In our last newsletter, we reminded you about the importance of having a Will that always reflects your current position and wishes. Now we turn to Enduring Powers of Attorney – where you get to choose the people you trust to make decisions on ... Read more

Contracting out of the Property (Relationships) Act

September 2018 Do you own a home? Are you living in that home with your partner or spouse? Has your relationship lasted 3 years or more? If you answered yes to these questions, then your home is the family home under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 ... Read more