This week the government confirmed that a referendum will be held at the general election next year on whether cannabis should be legalised. The referendum will be binding, provided the current government is re-elected.
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New Zealand Immigration Update: May 2019. On 27 May 2019, Immigration New Zealand will update the Long Term Skill Shortage (LTSSL) and Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage (CISSL) Lists. New Regional Skill Shortage Lists (RSSLs) will also be introduced to replace the current Immediate Skill Shortage List.
A recent Employment Court decision has issued a stern reminder about availability provisions and traditional overtime requirements.
The Disputes Tribunal plays an important role as a less formal, less expensive, and faster alternative to the Courts for resolving small-scale disputes. Currently the jurisdiction of the Disputes Tribunal is limited to hearing claims of up to $15,000 in value, or $20,000 if both parties agree. A ...
Cavell Leitch is often asked by both our landlord and tenant clients to help determine the extent to which a tenant is required to maintain and repair their premises under a commercial lease.
As an owner (or principal) one of the biggest risks on a building project is the builder/ main contractor ‘going under’ during construction. There have been a number of recent high profile building company collapses and this is not an uncommon reality across the building industry. Whether you are engaging ...
New Zealand Immigration Update: April 2019
In October 2019 an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) will be introduced for select travellers to New Zealand. An International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), will also be introduced, alongside the ETA.
New Zealand Immigration Update: March 2019. On 15 March 2019, 50 individuals tragically lost their lives in the devastating attacks on the Masjid Al Noor and Linwood Mosques, in Christchurch. In response to this tragedy, Immigration New Zealand have announced that they will be expediting visa applications, for the family ...
The NRL would have been expecting fireworks on the pitch for last weekend’s opening round of the Premiership, but the implementation of their controversial ‘no-fault stand down’ policy has meant the only fireworks so far have been in the courtroom.
Prior to its failure in 2013, Mainzeal Property and Construction Limited (Mainzeal) was one of the largest players in New Zealand’s construction industry. When Mainzeal was put into liquidation in February 2013, it owed $110m to its unsecured creditors.
Enduring powers of attorney are very important. We recommend these to all our clients, regardless of their age or circumstance. It is now a requirement that anyone signing an enduring power of attorney (the Donor) receives legal advice before they sign. However, the person being appointed as the attorney doesn ...
The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2018 (the Amendment Act) has received royal assent, meaning it has passed into law. Some provisions of the Act have taken effect already, with the remainder to take effect on 6 May this year.
New Zealand Immigration Update: February 2019.
The New Zealand government is proposing significant changes to the employer-assisted work visa framework. This immigration update is intended to give a brief overview of the key proposed changes. Further updates will follow, when this consultation period closes, and as new policies are implemented.