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Pre - employment misrepresentations
An employee has won an unjustified dismissal case after failing to disclose previous criminal convictions.
Duncan Cotterill
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Time for a holiday pay health check
Before the Christmas leave period, NZ employers should ensure they are meeting their obligations under the Holidays Act.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Update on the Health and Safety Reform Bill
The Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee has released its report on the Health and Safety Reform Bill.Duncan Cotterill - Article
A restorative justice approach for the environment: Alternative Environmental Justice (AEJ)
The aim of the AEJ approach is to get the offender and those concerned by the environmental harm involved in the process.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Where there is fire there is smoke – home heating rule changes in Canterbury.
The new Canterbury Air Regional Plan makes significant changes to the rules relating to home heating. .Duncan Cotterill - Article
Status of ultra vires decisions clarified
A public authority that has acted ultra vires cannot rely on the unlawfulness of its own acts to found a criminal decision.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Paid creditors win on voidable transactions in Supreme Court
The decision settles an issue which has caused considerable uncertainty for many businesses and insolvency practitioners.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Good news for homeowners with earthquake claims
EQC has announced that it does not consider that the limitation period runs from the date of each Canterbury earthquake.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Parliament passes the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal Act 2018
This Act aims to help Cantabrians resolve outstanding residential insurance claims from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.Duncan Cotterill - Article
An about face on the planning framework – Proposed Canterbury Land & Water Regional Plan
The Proposed Land and Water Regional Plan (LWRP) introduces many changes to the planning framework.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Christchurch District Plan Review - feedback phase
The current 'feedback' phase effectively provides the community with an opportunity to provide feedback to the Council.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Christchurch Urban Fringe Development in Minister’s Hands
Land development on Christchurch's urban fringe is now in the Earthquake Recovery Minister's hands.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Construction update: Hold on to your money
This Supreme Court ruling makes it easier for subcontractors to keep their money, in the insolvency of a head contractor.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Disclosure obligations for vendors and real estate agents following the Gluckman report
Vendors and agents should note the current REA guidance and take care when commenting on methamphetamine test results.Duncan Cotterill - Article
EQC to provide cover to on-sold over-cap earthquake-damaged properties in Christchurch
EQC will make an ex gratia payment to cover the cost of repair for purchasers of these earthquake-damaged properties.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Failed construction and the duty of care of Councils for building safety
These cases send a message to councils that they must ensure that building processes comply with current requirements.Duncan Cotterill - Article
What to know when building a house with a building company
A building contract can vary depending on the builder, so it is important for it to be reviewed on a case by case basis.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Ransomware - cyber security and practical tips
This update aims to alert clients and to suggest ways to protect their businesses in relation to these ransomware events.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Up in the air? Possible changes to regulation of civil aviation and airports
A wide range of changes are being considered for the civil aviation sector and airports.Duncan Cotterill - Article
TC3 zoning in Christchurch
The article explains TC3 zoning, probably the least understood technical category for green zoned land in Christchurch.Duncan Cotterill