The Government has introduced the Family Court (Family Court Associates) Legislation Bill to improve outcomes for people participating in Family court proceedings. We explore the origins of this bill and what actions it will implement to improve those outcomes.
In part two of this series on Plan Change 9, we look at the additions Hamilton City Council is making to Significant Natural Areas in the District Plan.
In part one of this series on Hamilton City Council’s Plan Change 9, we look at the major additions Hamilton City Council is making to register historic buildings and heritage areas in the District Plan.
If you are thinking of selling your property you need to carefully consider the warranties in the agreement for sale and purchase.
When drafting your will, an important consideration is who to appoint as testamentary guardian for any minor children. Before appointing a testamentary guardian it’s important to know the role they will play in your child’s life should you die, and any restrictions on their powers. This article explores the role of a testamentary guardian.
In a move to shape New Zealand’s cities and towns, central government has scrapped requirements for minimum carparking spaces from district plans.
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.
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.
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.
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.