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Further border exceptions announced for key industries
Limited border exception slots are available to winery & meat processing & seafood processing workers.
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Immigration Alert – New median wage implemented on 28 February 2024, with exceptions for Accredited Employer Work Visa
This wage increase does not apply to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and AEWV-linked work visas.Cavell Leitch - Article
Parent resident visa category to reopen in 2020
The Parent resident visa category is due to reopen New Zealand in February 2020, with updated qualifying criteria.Cavell Leitch - Article
Key Changes and Implications for Homeowners
The new name better reflects the broader range of natural hazards covered by the Act.Cavell Leitch - Article
The cost of compliance with the requirements of AML/CFT
Lawyers need to be "gatekeeper" as they are a service provider undertaking a large amount of financial transactions.Cavell Leitch - Article
Changes to entry requirements to the Criminal, Civil, Family, and Youth Courts.
New COVID protocols are in effect and apply to everyone who attends court.Cavell Leitch - Article
Trans-Tasman disputes – out of which court do I sue?
The Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act 2010 is meant to simplify the process and reduce costs for resolving these disputes.Cavell Leitch - Article
Buyer beware: Christchurch property markets may have hidden costs
Prospective purchasers of properties must be properly informed about the house being purchased, with professional advice.Cavell Leitch - Article
Changes to the Overseas Investment Act – do they affect me?
From 22 October 2018, all purchasers of NZ residential land will have to complete a "residential land statement".Cavell Leitch - Article
Commercial leasing: property
Since the earthquakes, commercial leases in NZ have become increasingly complicated.Cavell Leitch - Article
Commercial leasing - Signing an Agreement to Lease
Signing an Agreement to Lease is often a long term commitment, so it would pay to have the terms checked by a lawyer.Cavell Leitch - Article
Danger lurking underground - Buying land with contamination issues
You must understand the nature and previous uses of the land you own or are considering buying, to manage future costs.Cavell Leitch - Article
Do changes to the Construction Contracts Act affect you?
The Act will extend to new categories of construction professionals, such as designers, engineers and quantity surveyors.Cavell Leitch - Article
Know your land title boundaries and easements!
There has been an increase in enquiries from land owners as to boundaries or easements registered against their title.Cavell Leitch - Article
New Liquefaction Management Areas affecting most Christchurch landowners
More detailed site investigations may be required to determine the appropriateness of a site for subdivision or building.Cavell Leitch - Article
Unit titles – Pre Contract Disclosure statements
How important are pre contract disclosure statements and what is the real estate agent's role in obtaining these?Cavell Leitch - Article
Update on Canterbury property boundaries - Have yours changed since the earthquakes?
This new legislation will give surveyors and property owners certainty for earthquake-affected property boundaries..Cavell Leitch - Article
Update on the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill
The Government aims to develop an earthquake strengthening policy for public safety and to minimise future fatalities.Cavell Leitch - Article
A summary of the 2015 and 2016 New Zealand child support changes
The Scheme is financial support paid by parents who do not live with the children or who share the care of the children.Cavell Leitch - Article
Commercial property lease inducements and surrender payments – beware of the tax issues!
"Sweeteners" are increasingly common in the current commercial property leasing environment, especially in Christchurch.Cavell Leitch