Our people
Real, approachable, and an asset you can’t do without. We set the bar at excellence at Harkness Henry, and our specialist team is nothing less. Passionate about their practise, each of our lawyers is highly regarded in their field of expertise, and our team members are often asked to advise on significant issues affecting the Waikato region and economy. They’re ready to listen, set to respond, and are always working for your best – come and meet them.
Our latest thinking
Back to the Future – Government announces a “new” direction for Resource Management system
10 August 2020
The Resource Management Review Panel (Panel) has recommended a statutory framework for resource management in New Zealand which involves the repeal and replacement of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). In the first of a series of three articles, Jay Rajendram discusses what can be expected under the primary Act that the Panel proposes should replace RMA, the proposed Natural Built and Environment Act (NBEA).
Triangular Employment Relationships
3 August 2020
The Employment Relations (Triangular Employment) Amendment Act 2019 (new law) came into effect on 28 June 2020. This means a third party who has day to day control of an employee’s work, but is not the employer of the employee, could be exposed to a personal grievance claim from the employee.
Sherlock Holmes or Joe Bloggs? Who is entitled to conduct a workplace investigation into an employee?
23 July 2020
Workplace investigations previously have been carried out by different persons, in various different capacities. However, a recent case has brought into question the legitimacy and legality of such investigations and who is legally entitled to conduct a workplace investigation. In this article, Jess Mathieson sets out the recent legal developments in this area and the potential implications that flow from these.