Article2021 resident visa - operational processing updateImmigration New Zealand has announced a processing operation decision for Phase 2 2021 Resident Visa applications.New ZealandImmigrationCavell Leitch
ArticleFurther 3000 rooms to be released via new MIQ lobby systemManaged Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) have released more rooms to allow for MIQ upon arrival in New Zealand.New ZealandImmigrationCavell Leitch
ArticleFurther changes for Accredited Employer work visasOutlines changes that will be bundled with increases to the median wage rate for AEWV & job check applications.New ZealandImmigrationCavell Leitch
ArticleImmigration Update - Automatic visitor visa extensionsThe New Zealand Government has announced further extensions for some visitor visa holders.New ZealandImmigrationCavell Leitch
ArticleNew Zealand in Focus: What you need to knowThe presentation was for HR professionals, mobility teams and decision-makers who may send employees to New Zealand.New ZealandImmigrationCavell Leitch
ArticleSkilled Migrant Category applications can be submittted onlineImmigration New Zealand will allow Skilled Migrant Category applications to be submitted online.New ZealandImmigrationCavell Leitch
ArticleUnderstanding the skill shortage lists and work visa applicationsBefore relying on a shortage list as part of a visa application, make a few simple checks to save you time and money.New ZealandImmigrationCavell Leitch
ArticleThe operation of courts in New Zealand under COVID-19 restrictions - Alert Level 4Courts are an essential service, so continue in a limited capacity to ensure that priority proceedings are dealt with.New ZealandLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCavell Leitch
ArticleCOVID-19 - Construction - Working at alert level 3 - Non-essential construction workThere are new construction standards and protocols to ensure that the health and safety risks of Covid-19 are mitigated.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleEarthquake-prone buildings ─ where to from here for Queenstown stock?The Government is proposing amendments to deal with earthquake-prone buildings after the tragic events in Christchurch. New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleNew requirement for advanced notification to engineers in construction contracts: Contractors bewareThe new NZS3910:2013 contains a number of new features and changes, which we will be highlighting in the next few articles.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleNew Zealand-wide Loan to Value Ratio (LVR) restrictions – what you need to know as an investorFurther LVR's are being introduced by the Reserve Bank to counterbalance the apparent continuing rise in house prices.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleNZS3910:2013: New requirement for advanced notification to engineers in construction contracts: Contractors bewareOne of the important new features is the requirement of advance notification of matters likely to affect cost or time.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleQLDC’s plan to expand the Queenstown town centre zoneAt this stage, Council does not have any fixed plans as to how the development of the site will proceed and by whom.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleThe perils of not providing body corporate disclosure statements in time, before settlementThe purchaser of a unit can cancel the agreement if the disclosure statements are not provided within prescribed times. New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleTiming of special conditions when purchasing a propertyThe standard timeframes in a purchase agreement must be amended to take into account a purchaser's special conditions. New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
Article7 legal questions you should ask yourself at the beginning of a New Year.A New Year is a reminder to ensure that all relationship legal affairs are in order for a successful and worry free 2021.New ZealandFamily and MatrimonialCavell Leitch
ArticleA brilliant public capital raise – The Hub Hornby Shopping MallDifficult requirements and significant FMCA penalties can discourage organisations from planning a public capital raise.New ZealandCorporate/Commercial LawCavell Leitch
ArticleImmigration ABC – Chapter 10: Resident visa under Parent Retirement CategoryDiscusses the Parent Retirement Category which is often the best option to obtain their residence.New ZealandImmigrationCavell Leitch
ArticleWhat does a change of NZ Government mean for the property sector?New NZ government has quite expressed an intention to implement tighter restrictions on overseas buyers. .New ZealandInternational LawCavell Leitch