June 2026
In May, we held our fifth Pink Breakfast in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation, continuing what has become a much‑anticipated annual event for our team and neighbours.
The morning was a great success, with plenty of food, good company, and ...
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June 2026
We’re delighted to share news of Zahra Rafyee’s promotion to Senior Solicitor.
Zahra joined the firm in 2024, and has since become a key member of our property team, with a particular focus on residential conveyancing and subdivision work. ...
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The Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate published by The Law Association (formerly ADLS/REINZ) (the Agreement) remains the standard contractual framework for property transactions in New Zealand.
One of the key features of the ...
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Agreements to Build and Lease (ABL’s) or Pre-Commitment Leases are critical to getting developments off the ground. They provide pre-leasing certainty, support financing, and demonstrate project viability. However, they also expose landlords and ...
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Are you going through a separation and finding the financial burden of legal fees overwhelming? Or perhaps you are thinking of separating but are worried about how you will fund your legal costs. JustFund might be the key to accessing the legal ...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is starting to reshape how legal disputes are prepared, presented and managed. Open AI tools such ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude AI (Open AI) are now commonly used by the general public to draft documents, summarise evidence ...
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From 21 February 2026, four key changes under the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 (ERA) came into force. Below is a general explanation of each change and who it may impact.
Contractor vs employee status: the Gateway Test
The Gateway ...
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While cross-leases are a common form of property ownership, they do bring with them restrictions on what owners can or cannot do with their property. This is often relevant when an owner wishes to carry out alterations such as extending their ...
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As a small business owner in New Zealand, ensuring the health and safety of your workers is not just a moral responsibility, it is a legal obligation under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (the Act). This legislation places significant ...
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The Trusts Act 2019 (Trusts Act) came into force in New Zealand in 2021 and introduced explicit obligations for trustees to disclose information to beneficiaries. Some Trusts have embraced disclosure as a necessary part of modern trust ...
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Pink Breakfast 2026
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