How might Hamilton City Council’s Plan Change 9 affect your property?
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.
How might Hamilton City Council’s Plan Change 9 affect your property?
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.
Selling? Be wary of warranties
If you are thinking of selling your property you need to carefully consider the warranties in the agreement for sale and purchase.
What is a testamentary guardian?
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.
Where can I get a park?
In a move to shape New Zealand’s cities and towns, central government has scrapped requirements for minimum carparking spaces from district plans.
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.