The Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) allows for any person to make a request for a district plan to be amended. This is known as a private plan change. In this article we explain what a private plan change is, and what the process involves.
The vast majority of employment relationship disputes fail to make it to Court. In our experience, the most likely outcome is that the parties resolve the matter through settlement. In this article we explore two settlement mechanisms, and what benefits each brings.
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.
Enduring powers of attorney require you to have mental capacity to sign. Ensure you have your affairs in order sooner rather than later to avoid undue stress and complications in the future.
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.
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.
Knowing when and why a separation and relationship agreement should be entered into after a breakup can save you time and money, now and in the future.
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.
Employees subject to sexual harassment in the workplace now have 12 months to raise a personal grievance. The recently passed Employment Relations (Extended Time for Personal Grievance for Sexual Harassment) Amendment Act 2021 provides a grace period for victims beyond the 90-day period previously provided.
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.