An Auckland demolition contractor has suffered the consequences of being unclear about price in its contract negotiations.

S182 is an important consideration when a married couple separate and a trust exists over which one party has no control.

The joint statement sets out principles that EQC is obliged to follow in dealing with over claims for earthquake damage.

At Cavell Leitch we have assisted a number of employers who have had a work visa employee convicted of drink-driving.

Many people are concerned about their house sales and purchases, confirmations and settlements, during COVID-19.

Before money is deposited, law firms must ask for information to confirm whether the client is a non-NZ tax resident.

The timeframe for employees to raise a personal grievance for sexual harassment recently increased from 90 days to 12 months.

The expectation is that at Level 3, parenting agreements and orders should return to as close to normal as possible.

Tribunal found appellant has strong familial nexus to New Zealand through the appellant's New Zealand citizen parents.

Recent updates from Immigration New Zealand reveal a substantial decline in the volume of Accredited Employer Work Visa.

There continues to be a lot of change in immigration - recently with the Skilled Migrant and Parent Category visas.

Immigration NZ reconsidered approach & are now issuing automatic extensions to related parties.

INZ announced changes to NZ temporary work visas, to respond to the impact that COVID-19 is having on migrant workers.

INZ has extended the suspension of processing of most offshore visa applications until after 8 February 2021.

The current assessment will be replaced by a new 'pay rate' system for determining skill level and work visa duration.

These changes are designed to ensure that the migrants who are granted residence have the skills that New Zealand needs.

Task to find sustainable strategies that balance migration controls with the country's economic and social needs.

The online form will simplify and streamline processing of work visa VOC applications for both employers and employees.

This immigration advice is for employers looking to offer fixed-term employment to Working Holiday Visa ("WHV") holders.

While a lengthy review process is underway, the current (or operative) Waimakariri District Plan remains in force.