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ArticleBack to basics employment law guideGeneral guide on how to manage the employment relationship from start to finish.New ZealandEmployment and HRCavell Leitch
ArticleNew 2022 homeowners guide to residential building contractsOur team have created a guide to help you avoid costly mistakes and move confidently through the building process.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleEstablishing a business in New ZealandThis Q&A guide is an overview of the key issues in establishing a business, with an introduction to the NZ legal system.New ZealandCorporate/Commercial LawCavell Leitch
ArticleUpdated changes to key immigration datesThe New Zealand government has announced further key immigration datesNew ZealandImmigrationCavell Leitch
ArticleThe COVID clause in the new ADLS Agreement for Sale and PurchaseNew COVID clause deals with settlements in the event that the area in which the property is located goes into lockdown.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleResidential building contractors – are you compliant with consumer protection laws?Many building contractors are unaware of the changes relating to the new residential building consumer protection laws.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleChanges to the Construction Contracts ActThe Bill widens the definition of construction work to include contracts with designers, engineers & quantity surveyors.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleChristchurch – a destination for first home buyersPurchasers should fully understand the earthquake history of the property before making an offer or going to auction.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleSummary of significant changes to New Zealands border settingNZ government announced a five-stage plan to open the NZ border. Summary of key points here.New ZealandImmigrationCavell Leitch
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ArticleA reminder about working illegally in New ZealandImmigration New Zealand will be carrying out random work-site inspections during 2014, to check for illegal workers.New ZealandImmigrationCavell Leitch
ArticleFurther significant positive changes to New Zealand border settingThis recent immigration announcement shows that the NZ government is adapting well to the local Covid-19 environment.New ZealandImmigrationCavell Leitch
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ArticleNew Zealand Immigration update - update to skills match report requirementsUpdate for employers hiring low skilled migrant workers.New ZealandImmigrationCavell Leitch
ArticleAre your earthquake repairs fully compliant?It pays to check that the final steps of obtaining a compliance certificate have not been missed.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleReminder Notice to all post-earthquake temporary consent holders in ChristchurchOnce the temporary resource consents expire with the expiry of CERA, the activities will not comply with the City Plan.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleCOVID-19 - Domestic violence has increased as predictedThe COVID-19 lockdown has affected children, shared parenting arrangements and increased the rate of domestic violence.New ZealandFamily and MatrimonialCavell Leitch
ArticleApprovals obtained for Tourism zone at Pukaki Downs StationThe decision has been the subject of proceedings at the NZ High Court, Court of Appeal, and also by the Environment Court.New ZealandReal Estate and ConstructionCavell Leitch
ArticleVaccination update to enter New ZealandThis is a summary of COVID-19 vaccination and travel requirements to allow for entry to New ZealandNew ZealandImmigrationCavell Leitch