Health and Safety in the Workplace: Ignore it at your peril
This article discusses the repercussions that could arise in the event an entity fails to discharge its health and safety obligations.
Mixing the perfect cocktail: Good employment practices and alcohol licensing
This article focuses on the type of issues that can arise for alcohol retailers and the risks they face if they fail to meet their obligations as employers.
Too hot to handle! Strict liability and the RMA
A farmer was fined $14,400 plus costs for allowing waste product to be burnt on his farm. This provides a timely reminder to landowners to ensure that they understand what activities are taking place on their land and to ensure that these are being carried out in a lawful manner.
Special alcohol licence for events
As the end of the year looms, planning for Christmas-themed workplace functions and events also begins. Many of these events will escape alcohol licensing requirements, typically because the event is private, small-scale and because alcohol is being supplied at no charge (or guests are bringing their own).
Purchasing a section? Check this out
There are checks which you should do before purchasing land especially if you intend to build on the land. You may find that the council rules, land covenants or the cost of foundations prevent you from building the house of your dreams or the building that you require for your business. This article gives a brief overview of the checks you should consider completing when buying land.
Neighbours at War – What to do when you have a fence dispute
The Fencing Act 1978 has been in place for decades but there is still confusion as to the process and means of resolving disputes that arise under the Act. This article raises some points to be aware of before arranging a replacement boundary fence in the hope that your neighbour will pay their fair share.
Online Issues: Buying goods off Trade Me
The internet creates a specialised set of problems which cannot always be dealt with in the traditional sense. With the development and increasing use of online trading sites, such as Trade Me, comes a whole new set of practical and legal problems.
Landlords and tenants beware – more changes to residential tenancy laws which you should know about
The landlord/tenant landscape continues to change. In addition to the recent insulation regulations, the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 has just passed the Royal Assent and brings with it a number of changes which both tenants and landlords should be aware of.
What’s in a Death Certificate?
A death certificate forms part of the national register of the population of the country and is also an important family record. This article looks at the information needed to produce a complete and accurate death certificate.
Only Half the Story? A Vendor’s Costly Statement
When it comes to property sales, the legal principle of “caveat emptor”, or “buyer beware” applies subject to any warranties given by the vendor in the sale and purchase agreement. However, a recent Court of Appeal case confirms that this principle is also subject to the right of the purchaser not to be misled by the vendor or their agent.