Recent judgment reaffirms what a director should do when faced with a company in difficult circumstances.

A key change coming into force in 2022 is an extension of existing protections against unfair contract terms.

Request for tenders can create a separate Process Contract which contains implied duties or obligations.

Employees must be made fully aware of dress and appearance policies, and any other company policies.

Article looks at rights of employer if cannabis is legalised and reminds employers to review drug and alcohol policies etc.

A summary of the steps that an employer will need to take if an employee tests positive for COVID-19.

The 'presumption of advancement' means loans to family members are treated as gifts unless there is contrary evidence.

The Care of Children Act 2004 makes it clear that vaccination of children is a guardianship decision.

Determining which party is entitled to retain the engagement ring will depend on the specific facts of each case.

Immoveable assets, such as land or anything affixed to land, is governed by the law of the land where it is situated.

To supplement construction or infrastructure workers with immigrant labour, employers should be aware of this new CISSL.

Changes to OIA were designed to offer some protection to the business sector in general from opportunistic foreign investment.

Limited border exception slots are available to winery & meat processing & seafood processing workers.

This wage increase does not apply to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and AEWV-linked work visas.

The Parent resident visa category is due to reopen New Zealand in February 2020, with updated qualifying criteria.

The new name better reflects the broader range of natural hazards covered by the Act.

Lawyers need to be "gatekeeper" as they are a service provider undertaking a large amount of financial transactions.

New COVID protocols are in effect and apply to everyone who attends court.

Prospective purchasers of properties must be properly informed about the house being purchased, with professional advice.

From 22 October 2018, all purchasers of NZ residential land will have to complete a "residential land statement".