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New legislation and other legal consultation papers in New Zealand
The article describes new bills under consultation, other legal issues and the online version of the NZ statute book.
Duncan Cotterill
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Quake outcasts (uninsured landowners) decision largely upheld
The decision is welcomed by the landowners and demonstrates the importance of closely following statutory requirements.Duncan Cotterill - Article
The rise and fall of peak indebtedness in calculating voidable transactions?
The court rejected the controversial "peak indebtedness" approach to calculating voidable transactions in a liquidation.Duncan Cotterill - Article
A shake-up for insurance claims under the Earthquake Commission Act
The Government has released its proposals for the reform of the Earthquake Commission Act to streamline claims processes.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Contempt of court - still relevant in the age of new media
Yahoo! was fined for contempt of court, for an online news article which caused a Melbourne murder trial to be aborted.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Reasons for dismissal are private – even if already widely known
The employer should not disclose the reasons for dismissal of an employee and should decline to comment if asked. .Duncan Cotterill - Article
Your private data is in the public domain – Now what do you do?
As more information is kept, used and shared electronically, the risk of it ending up in the wrong hands is increased.Duncan Cotterill - Article
A warning for rural transactions – the effects of M. Bovis
As anyone involved in the rural industry will know, the impacts of this cattle disease are likely to be far reaching.Duncan Cotterill - Article
High Court to rule on RMA status of farming land covered by big floods
Is land on floodplains and areas covered by big floods - within the "bed" of the "river" for the purposes of the RMA?Duncan Cotterill - Article
Onus on farmers to ensure quad bike safety
Farmers have the same duties under health and safety legislation as any other employer and risk significant penalties.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Repair covenants in leases: get it right
A recent case has again highlighted the importance of clear drafting in relation to lease provisions.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Significant changes are coming to the Building Act - what do you need to know?
Article discusses 3 key outcomes for the industry and the 5 different sections of changes proposed to achieve these outcomes.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Submissions now open on CERA Red Zone Recovery Plan
The Recovery Plan will be the mechanism for offers to buy vacant, uninsured and commercial properties in the Red Zone.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Building contracts: getting it right
NZ homeowners are reaching a point in their insurance claims where they can start rebuilding, or repairing their houses.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Select Committee gives green light to Employment Relations Amendment Bill
Article discusses amendments to ERA and comments that the balance will shift towards greater employee and union rights.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Agricultural emissions
Article discusses the different agricultural emissions policy options put forward by the government & primary sector leaders.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Anti-money laundering overview
Recent amendments aim to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing within various businesses and professions.Duncan Cotterill - Article
What you need to know about employer-assisted work visas
2019 is seeing major changes proposed by the Government to affect the six most commonly utilised work visa categories.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Southern Response ordered to pay after engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct
SR found to have mislead & deceived customer in relation to the Buy Another House option in their insurance contract.Duncan Cotterill - Article
Recent construction company collapses highlight ongoing problems with retentions
A retention funds shortfall has been reported in a number of construction companies in liquidation or receivership.Duncan Cotterill
