The article provides guidance for directors assisting owners, managers and shareholders with succession planning in SMEs.

Three years down the track from the earthquakes, there are still legal issues affecting the property market in Canterbury.

The deadline for submissions on the Bill to the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee has recently been extended.

This Forum brings together a large group of New Zealand's CEOs to focus on the new health and safety environment.

This document provides a summary of the recent changes to NZ company law and the law governing limited partnerships.

The bill will clarify and modernise the law, and place obligations on trustees to disclose information to beneficiaries.

Employers should ensure that their policies and/or information sheets are updated to reflect these increases.

Preliminary findings are positive, but farmers must stay vigilant in farm biosecurity practices and NAIT record keeping.

ECan has provided access to the information it holds on residential land that it considers is potentially contaminated.

A discussion document provided for a review of the act and considered Fonterra's role in the New Zealand dairy industry.

When employees are expected to attend morning meetings before work each day, they are entitled to be paid for this time.

The ministry and primary sector leaders have released discussion papers and policies dealing with agricultural emissions.

In the wake of reports that the legislation will be watered down, the release of the committee report has been delayed.

If you have paid an invoice from TM Publisher, contact the Commerce Commission, as they may chase a refund for you.

The court must adjourn proceedings for enquiries to be made as to whether a restorative justice process is appropriate.

This decision certainly provides a new tool for defendants and third parties facing broad and imprecise pleadings.

FICA will bring a coordinated approach to safety in forestry.

A consultation paper which has been released will affect all residential property developments with communal facilities.

To stop tragic deaths and accidents, Safer Farms aims to be a one-stop place for farmers' health and safety information.

This land rezoning and plan changes have a less obvious tax implication which all property owners need to be aware of.