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.

The proposed "employment law package" has been designed to increase employment in New Zealand and boost the economy.

This Bill aims to protect the position of employees who work under the direction of someone who is not their employer.

A recent Worksafe prosecution is a timely reminder of the requirement not to obstruct an investigation into an incident.

Worksafe's aim is that by 2026 they will achieve their vision that everyone who goes to work comes home healthy and safe.

if you are considering offering your home on Airbnb, you should speak with your insurer and check your policy conditions.

These changes could be significant for companies and organisations that use labour hire companies or temporary workers.

A key change arising from the HSWA was the use of WorkSafe-approved enforceable undertakings as an alternative to prosecution.

Article recommends individual farmers to make submissions in relation to proposal document for healthy waterways.

Major policy changes proposed by the Government in 2019 will affect the six most commonly utilised work visa categories.

The fundamental and challenging aspect of partnership visa applications is relationship evidence that must be provided.

New Insolvency Practitioners Bill proposes licensing framework where insolvency practitioners would require a license.

Mortgagee sales offer a chance to buy a cheaper property but require thorough due diligence before signing the contract.

Brief explanation of the 3 year plan which aims to remedy some of the challenges in the construction sector.

These standards will resolve differences in planning rules implemented by regional councils and territorial authorities.

When purchasing a property, obtaining a Land Information Memorandum (LIM) report from the council is strongly recommended.