New Zealand Legal

LEGAL 4:08PM
On Sold EQ Properties Need Movement Expected and understandable. By Ali Jones PR and Communications
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LEGAL 8:55PM
Fortune Manning Explain the Bright Line Rule IRD has extended the bright-line rule from two years to five years. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 5:58PM
Stats NZ Publishes Property Transfer Statistics – Sheds Light on Buyers' Tax Residency By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 5:09PM
SME Businesses Advised to Take Extra Care with New Anti-Money Laundering Laws It’s been almost a month since phase two of the new Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) laws were initiated on 1 July. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 2:19PM
New privacy regulations established in the EU: what it means for New Zealand AUCKLAND — Changing laws and privacy in the EU  At the end of last month on 25 May, a new digital privacy regulation was introduced across the European Union known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By Thrive Tech
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LEGAL 10:55AM
Even in difficult cases we can give you the expert advice to help you move forward AUCKLAND CITY — Resolving Immigration Problems Having a competent immigration lawyer in New Zealand is essential as things can go wrong very easily. By Rachel Ellis
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LEGAL 9:46PM
Fortune Manning Discuss Certainty on Non Oral Modifications Clauses In the recent decision of Rock Advertising Limited v MWB Business Exchange Centres Limited [2018], the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the effectiveness of a “No Oral Modification” clause (“NOM”), holding that any oral agreement or variation of a contract is invalid where the terms of the NOM are not strictly adhered to. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 4:49PM
Bell & Co. Discuss The Importance of Trust Between Employers & Employees Bell & Co is a dispute resolution firm, and is founded on the values of being progressive, results-driven, and having great relationships with clients, and this month they look at the importance of trust between employers and employees, which they maintain is essential to a working relationship. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 6:15PM
Has the Meth Hysteria in New Zealand Finally Been Pacified? For many years, Kiwis have been getting their properties checked for meth in a heated frenzy surrounding the dangers of meth contamination. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 9:48PM
Bell & Co. Examine the Question of Mental Health in the Workplace Bell & Co is a specialist law firm offering a high level of expertise and experience in their specific areas of practice, specialising in employment law, family law and disputes and civil litigation, and this month they examine the ins and outs of employment privacy and mental health. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 6:48PM
New Rules Mean More Planning Needed in International Recruitment Say Immigration Law The process of hiring staff from offshore can be time-consuming, confusing, and stressful,  so don’t waste time trying to figure it all out yourself. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 6:47PM
Bell & Co Discuss Sexual Harassment In The Workplace Andy Bell of Bell & Co. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 4:52PM
Property 'Flipping' Less Prominent Now Property ‘flipping' has lost its popularity in New Zealand in the past two years, as the housing market flattens and people see less opportunities to make money from buying and quickly selling houses. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 1:26PM
Restoring a Company New Zealand’s Registrar of Companies will take steps to remove companies from the Companies Register in a number of situations, including where they conclude that the company is no longer in business because it has failed to file an annual return or where there has been persistent failure by the company’s directors and shareholders to comply with their duties. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 6:13PM
Recruit From Overseas With the Help of Immigration Law If you are looking to recruit someone from outside of New Zealand to work in your business, or have found the ideal employee in New Zealand, but they're on a working holiday visa, or are having problems securing a work visa for an existing employee Immigration Law can help you. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 4:33PM
Trade Me Lists Over 5,500 Businesses for Sale as Baby Boomers Head into Retirement Trade Me now has over 5,500 listings for businesses for sale, likely driven by baby boomer business owners now steadily heading into retirement. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 8:37PM
New Government, New Laws: Changes to Employment Law in the Pipeline Say Fortune Manning By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 7:08PM
Bell & Co. Discuss The Removal of the 90 Day Trial Periods Labour has indicated that it will prohibit the 90 day trial period for employers with more than 19 employees, but that means around 97% of local businesses will still be able to use it. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 3:04PM
Another Success Story From NZ Immigration Law An American-based aviation consultancy recently had an opportunity to work with a New Zealand company, so they sent their managing director to New Zealand on a business visitor visa, but it soon became apparent that the relationship between the two companies would be longer-term than they originally thought. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 2:46PM
Bell and Co. Discuss Migrant Recruitment Stand-Down Periods For Employers Andy Bell of Bell and Co, employment law lawyers, recently published an article on migrant recruitment stand-down periiods for employers. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 6:37PM
NZ Immigration Law Offer an Online Assessment If you are based overseas, or need the right advice before applying for your visa, NZ Immigration Law offer an online assessment to help you navigate the process. By Beckie Wright
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LEGAL 2:01PM
Fortune Manning Deal With GST & Services Connected With Land A special report from Policy and Strategy of the Inland revenue was published in 2017 which provides to explain changes to the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985, recently enacted in the Taxation (Annual Rates 2016-2017, Closely Held Companies and Remedial Matters) Act 2017. By Beckie Wright
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