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. .

Councils have 5 years to assess earthquake prone buildings and then owners have 15 years to strengthen those identified.

The constitution of a company generally stipulates how many directors are required to sign documents to bind the company.

ANZAC day falls on a Saturday in 2015, so the Monday following Anzac Day will now be a public holiday in New Zealand.

The changes are intended as an effort to stop workers (particularly vulnerable and migrant workers) from being exploited.

Article discusses penalty imposed on company found guilty for failing to ensure health and safety of its workers (HSW Act).

All coalition parties favour a policy shift towards greater employee rights, so employers should be prepared for change.

Overseer is widely accepted by regional councils as the tool for understanding the flow of nutrients on and off a farm.

The case involved disputes about relationship property matters and the validity of trusts, after a marriage dissolution.

Exposure drafts of the regulations are being released to ensure that they are fit for purpose and technically accurate.

Anyone excavating land – from a small area to a quarry – must be aware that they may need an Archaeological Authority.

Should the rural zone be a working environment or is there room to accommodate an increase in residential lifestylers?

The changes will affect everyone in the industry, from principals to contractors, architects, engineers and surveyors.

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister has announced that an earthquake Recovery Plan will be developed by CERA.

Where the rental cannot lawfully be used for residential purposes a tenant may apply for rent to be repaid.

The proposed law, expected to be fully operational on 1 July 2020, establishes a mandatory farm debt mediation scheme.

The Draft Residential Red Zone Offer Recovery Plan has preliminary views on likely offers for red zone property owners.

Landlords must meet the requirements and installation costs for smoke alarms and insulation for their rental properties.