Private Development Agreements
Wanting to develop but there doesn’t seem to be infrastructure available? A development agreement is a useful tool to assist in timeframes and obligations between development and the local authority.
All good in the hood
In the alcohol licensing process, it is important to understand how a locality can impact alcohol licence applications. This article discusses how the “amenity and good order” of the locality is relevant in the licence application.
Extending the UCT Regime – What business owners need to know
With effect from 16 August 2022, the application of the unfair contract terms provisions in the Fair Trading Act 1986 (Act) will be extended to small trade contracts between businesses.
I’ve been cut out of their Will… what now?
If you have been excluded from your parent’s Will, or left a very small gift, you may have the right to challenge the Will. This article provides you with a summary of your rights.
Harkness Henry and Cambridge Law join forces
We’re delighted to share that Harkness Henry is extending our ability to service local clients across the Mighty Waikato. The great team at Cambridge Law will join the Harkness Henry family and brand from 1 April this year adding to our existing offices in Hamilton and Paeroa with a new Harkness Henry office at 57 Queen St, Cambridge.
How will the Proposed Waikato District Plan impact subdivision opportunities?
If you are looking to subdivide land, there are important changes to the Waikato District Plan you need to be aware of.
Issues to consider and steps to take when winding up a trust
In deciding whether to wind up a trust the trustees should take into account the circumstances of the beneficiaries of the trust, the terms of the trust deed and obtain legal and tax advice. This article sets out some of the reasons why you may want to wind up a trust, matters that should be checked before winding up a trust, and the steps that need to be taken to wind up a trust.
New war on NIMBYs
New Zealand’s urban areas could look very different in the coming years if a sweeping townhouse bill passes into law.
Rent Abatement – Levelling the playing field
Changes to the Property Law Act mean that tenants may now be able to claim a rent abatement even when the lease agreement does not provide for this. In this article we set out the changes and what it means for landlords and tenants.
No Work, No Pay? Not likely – The status of employees unable to work during lockdown
Do employers need to pay employees who are ready and willing but unable to work from home? The short answer is – most probably. Guidance from the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) and the Employment Court suggests that this obligation is not displaced by the inability of employees to work remotely.