The NZ Government moved into the Red setting of the traffic light system, to manage an expected wave of Omicron cases.

Businesses should manage risks by PPSR registration against all customers at the time of setting up their accounts.

Mandatory vaccination is an untested area of law, and employers may prefer to make it voluntary, but strongly encouraged.

Only after careful consideration and a proper process should an employer consider dismissal for medical incapacity.

Employers need to address and manage workplace stress, bullying and harassment in order to avoid trouble.

These changes are a step up from previous regulations, so employers of vaccine mandated businesses should be prepared.

Article discusses further reforms to Resource Management Act. .

A recent High Court case shows the difficulties of deciding what indicates whether a de facto relationship exists.

If you have been appointed an attorney by a family member or friend, this article will provide you with some guidance.

Refinancing can be a good way of negotiating a reduced mortgage interest rate or a cash contribution from a new bank.

Eligible migrants should prepare their applications early, so that there are no delays in submitting their application.

Article details the increases to visa application fees, lists those who will be impacted and provides advice.

There are several pathways to gaining NZ residence through your job or job offer in New Zealand.

This update is for employers enforcing a mandatory Christmas close-down. with migrant workers on temporary entry visas.

Individuals can submit visa applications online to secure a place in the queue, for when offshore processing resumes.

The New Zealand government has announced a further exemption to the border closure for Other Essential Workers.

INZ will no longer place visa labels in physical passports, unless specifically requested, and after a fee is paid.

There continue to be a number of immigration changes as INZ implements NZ government policy decisions.

Christchurch City Council (CCC) released a consultation document on its Draft Housing and Business Choice Plan Change.

In record numbers, purchasers & developers have been invoking sunset clauses to cancel their building contracts