Immigration Law – an employer’s perspective
The New Zealand immigration space has seen some rapid changes these past few months compared to the lethargic last two years. The most important changes relevant to our community is summarised below. It applies to employers and employees. 2021 Residence Visa The...
Co-ownership arrangements as investor or getting on the property ladder
Getting on the first rung of the property ladder is becoming harder than ever to achieve. The reasons why are well known — sky-rocketing house prices, higher rents and costs of living, tight lending restrictions and a shortage of housing stock. This perfect storm...
My Vaccine Pass Lift and Workplace Vaccine Mandates
Mandatory Vaccine Pass use and workplace vaccine mandates have now been lifted for the majority of businesses and we’re now free of them – good riddance you might say. But for employers is it really that simple? We have gathered here links to information to help you...
Are you short on Skilled Employees?
New Zealand is in desperate need of skilled employees. If you have exhausted all means of upskilling, advertising, head-hunting and internal rearrangements of staff then you might want to consider looking for international skilled migrants to join your team. The New...
COVID Business Update 28 March 2022
From 11.59pm on Friday 25 March 2022 the traffic light system changed. Why? With the Omicron outbreak nearing its peak the focus has now shifted to making life simpler and closer to normal while still retaining things that are effective at reducing the spread of...
CentrePort’s extended container wharf goes live
A major milestone in CentrePort's regeneration has been achieved with the Thorndon Container Wharf Reinstatement Project extended berth now operational. On 10 March, the 262-metre operational length of TCW went live, with the Tianjin Bridge the first ship to benefit...
Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Support Update
MSD Taranaki King Country Whanganui Region COVID-19 Community Update 7 March 2022 Tēnā koutou As case numbers increase, I want to acknowledge the uncertainty many of us are facing in our communities. We have a range of resources to call on and it’s important that...
Deal or No Deal? You think you have a deal but is it really enforceable?
Deal or No Deal? So you think you have a deal, but is it really enforceable? The basics The basic principles of contract law can be shown by way of an example. Andy has a lawnmower he plans to give or sell to Billy: If Andy says he’s going to give the lawnmower to...
NZ border to reopen in stages from 27 February 2022
The Government has announced a staged reopening of the New Zealand borders. For the full detail read here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/border-reopen-stages-27-february
NZ Income Insurance Scheme Proposal
Details of the proposed New Zealand Income Insurance scheme are now available. Feedback is being sought by the Government, with submissions closing 26 April 2022. Find out more here: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/have-your-say/income-insurance/