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Where there is a Will, there is a way
The reality is, the time to plan your estate and make a Will is now, because when you do need it, it will be too late.
Wynn Williams
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Important changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003
5 key changes that aim raise the standard of lenders & to better protect consumers from harmful lending practices.Wynn Williams - Article
Therapeutics Act is no more, but retailers must stay alert to regulatory landscape
Although reform looks to be off the table, you should still stay alert & take care when advertising therapeutic products.Wynn Williams - Article
AML/CFT Phase 2: Are you ready?
There has been strong public support for the introduction of more stringent anti-money laundering rules in New Zealand.Wynn Williams - Article
New Ministerial Direction under the Overseas Investment Act — Key Changes from 6 March
The new regime is more facilitative for straightforward, low-risk investments, with much faster processing times and reduced compliance for well-known investors.Wynn Williams - Article
Affidavits of documents in multi-party litigation: Court of Appeal provides welcome guidance
Recent case clarifies when it is appropriate for one party to swear an affidavit of documents on behalf of other parties.Wynn Williams - Article
COVID-19 update from the Courts of New Zealand
The message was clear: the courts will continue to operate, though practices may need to change to limit social contact.Wynn Williams - Article
Build to Rent: Good for Tenants and Landlords
Legislative changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) and interest limitation rules in New Zealand.Wynn Williams - Article
EQC confirm stance on assigned claims.
When an EQC claim is assigned, the new homeowner may have the same entitlements under the EQC Act as the previous owner.Wynn Williams - Article
KiwiSaver rules tweaked for second chance withdrawals
Previous homeowners with low assets may be able to access their KiwiSaver funds to buy a home, regardless of income.Wynn Williams - Article
Legislative changes to support NZ's build-to-rent housing sector
Legislation aims to increase housing supply and provide more affordable and quality rental options for New Zealanders.Wynn Williams - Article
Real Estate Agent complaint numbers fall again - Statistics for 2022-23
Real estate industry is doing well to reduce formal complaints.Wynn Williams - Article
Time limits for building claims: 10 years or 10 + 2 years?
Building owner has 10 yrs to submit claim. Defendant builder has a further 2 yrs to bring a contribution claim.Wynn Williams - Article
Bright line test - sale of residential property
The 2015 Budget brought changes to the tax rules for property transactions, introducing the 'bright line test'.Wynn Williams - Article
90-day trial periods are back
Trial periods can used by all employers, regardless of the size of their business and the number of employees.Wynn Williams - Article
Surrogacy – who gets what?
Perhaps some sort of allowance should be made for surrogate birth mothers when recovering from the act of giving birth.Wynn Williams - Article
.nz Domain Names: Preferential Registration Expires on 30 March 2015
You can now register domain names in New Zealand without second level domains.Wynn Williams - Article
Checkout check-in: Commerce Commission launches early review of Grocery Supply Code
Code to fix the power imbalance between New Zealand grocery suppliers and major supermarkets.Wynn Williams - Article
New year, new law – employment relations amendment bill passes parliament
These changes to labour market legislation are some of the most significant in over 30 years, particularly concerning personal grievances.Wynn Williams - Article
Earthquake-prone buildings – Incoming shakeup
Owners of earthquake-prone buildings (EPBs) have been faced with impending deadlines to carry out remedial work.Wynn Williams