This land rezoning and plan changes have a less obvious tax implication which all property owners need to be aware of.

The Government announced changing the law to make it easier for women to file pay equity claims with their employers,.

We recommend employers check their current practices, procedures and policies to ensure compliance with these changes.

A clean-up of the average residential home ranges from $1,000 to a few hundred thousand, depending on the contamination.

News on New Zealand health & safety law.

Retailers must be wary of representations made in New Zealand about products, and must meet all standards required.

A WorkSafe inspector has the power to require the employer or person who controls the place of work to make a statement.

With upcoming changes to health and safety legislation, this sentence could mark the beginning of more severe sentences.

Employers should check procedures and policies to ensure they are prepared for these upcoming changes to take effect.

Employers should become aware of their changed obligations since recent amendments to the Employment Relations Act.

The Prepared Produce case shows that health and safety fines seem to be getting higher, particularly for repeat offences.

This case was a reminder that health and safety laws can extend beyond the prevention of accidents in the workplace.

Forestry related activities will soon need to comply with new national standards.

The Biosecurity Act is to be reviewed partly as a result of flaws highlighted because of the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak.

Due to increasing numbers and for added security at the borders, the NZ Government will collect more visitor information.

A discussion of Cargill International v Solid Energy New Zealand Ltd.

The Act removes an escape for directors and company officers by imposing mandatory reporting obligations on liquidators.

House insurance is absolutely crucial, and when borrowing from lenders to complete a house purchase, it is compulsory.

The report addresses how best to balance landscape and biodiversity values with needs of land owners and communities.

Contractors and clients should note the Guide to Tolerances, Materials and Workmanship in New Residential Construction. .