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The Retirement Villages Act 2003, a crucial legal framework for retirement village governance, is undergoing a very thorough review after two decades of service. With the retirement village sector and elderly population expanding significantly, the need to ensure the legislation remains relevant and effective is important. Why review? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development […]

If you are a trustee, whether the trust is charitable, trading or a typical family trust, you should be aware of the powers and obligations you have. Many trusts hold significant assets and, for their trustees, require time and effort in making decisions. Where that is the case, not surprisingly, we are quite often asked

So we have a new Government. The National – ACT – New Zealand First coalition have promised several employment law changes. Two of the most significant are: Repealing the Fair Pay Agreement regime. It is anticipated that this will this stop unions and employees commencing bargaining for such agreements, and stall the applications already in

If you own a business which operates from commercial premises, it is likely that from time to time there have been disputes with your landlord or “lessor”. Often the location is very important to a business’s value, and so long-term lease security is critical. Disputes can cause both financial and emotional stress. There are three

On 3 November 2023 Green Law and Terrace End Law got behind I am Hope’s “Gumboot Friday” annual fundraiser that raises money and awareness towards free counselling for youths 25 years and under, and boy does Mike King and the I am Hope team put a lot of effort into this organisation! Many young Kiwi’s

As we roll into October with Christmas just around the corner, the Green Law and Terrace End Law Team decided it was time to get together and have a shared morning tea for Breast Cancer Awareness month this October. Many of the team baked some delicious pink goodies and we all dressed in our lovely