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Waikato Regional Council Coastal Plan

Waikato Regional Council (WRC) notified its intention to review its Coastal Plan on 18 August 2023. Submissions are open until 14 November 2023 and can be made by anyone.
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Charitable Trusts “General Need To Knows” from the perspective of a new Trustee joining a Charitable Trust

Our Partner, Chad Danswan, was excited to be invited recently to join as a trustee of the Cambridge Community House Charitable Trust. He reflects on his recent appointment particularly with respect to the importance of understanding the purpose and applicable legislation which come with being a trustee and shares his thoughts to assist others who are not lawyers who may be on, or considering joining, a Charitable Trust.
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Commercial leases – key tenant considerations

Signing a commercial lease is a step most businesses will have to take. The lease sets out the terms and conditions under which the tenant will occupy a commercial property. This article outlines a number of essential factors a prospective tenant should consider when evaluating and negotiating a commercial lease in New Zealand.
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Freshwater Farm Plans

The Resource Management (Freshwater Farm Plans) Regulations 2023 come into force on 1 August 2023. Farm Operators (someone who has ultimate responsibility for the farm operation) will need to create and follow a Freshwater Farm Plan (“Plan”) to help improve waterways and be in a better position to control the adverse effects of farming on freshwater. The Plan is to help manage risks to freshwater from contaminants such as nitrogen, phosphorous, sediment and E.coli.
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Boom and Bust – the Resurgence of Restructures

In a quick changing economy, the idea of restructuring a business has become more common. To lessen financial hardship, or to improve the efficiency of their business some employers may consider restructuring or “downsizing” their business to achieve their identified goals.
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