The Law Lowdown – CHRISTMAS 2024
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December 10, 2024
Overhanging Trees, Boundary Issues, and Ownership of Fruit: What you Need to know
In New Zealand, trees planted close to property boundaries can lead to disputes, especially when branches overhang or roots encroach into a neighbouring property. Understanding the law governing these situations can help property owners resolve issues amicably and avoid unnecessary conflicts. OWNERSHIP OF OVERHANGING BRANCHES AND FRUIT Legally, the branches, leaves, and fruit of a
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Understanding the Trustee Duties Under New Zealand’s Trusts Act 2019
The Trusts Act 2019 outlines two types of trustee duties: compulsory and default. It’s essential for trustees and beneficiaries to understand these responsibilities to ensure the trust functions as intended and complies with the law. COMPULSORY DUTIES The mandatory duties, which cannot be changed or excluded, are foundational to trust management. They ensure that trustees:
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New Resource Management Reform: Key Takeaways for Clients
The New Zealand government recently announced a major overhaul to the Resource Management Act (RMA) 1991, a move expected to streamline environmental and development regulations. Two new Acts will replace the RMA, targeting environmental management and urban development separately. This article outlines the planned reforms and their implications for property developers, environmental stakeholders, and iwi
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Proposed Building Consent SyStem Reform
The Government has announced its intention to reform the building consent system with the aims of improving efficiency and consistency in building consent delivery. At present some 67 Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) – which are usually local and district councils, can also be regional councils (for dams) and private organisations – operate across New Zealand,
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