by Lesley Hames | Apr 19, 2020 | Property, Commercial and Personal Services
Almost all of our clients who are a landlord or a tenant of a commercial property use the Auckland District Law Society “ADLS” Lease. For those of you whose lease is on the 2012 format clause 27.5 of that lease provides for the right for a tenant to seek a reduction...
by Lesley Hames | Jul 4, 2017 | BvonD News, Property, Commercial and Personal Services
Alan Pierce has left Hawkes Bay, to support his wife Adrienne who is seeking election as an MP representing Palmerston North. Alan’s assistant Sue Patchett has also relocated to Palmerston North. Alan joined the firm straight out of university and Sue has been with...
by Lesley Hames | Nov 22, 2016 | Property, Commercial and Personal Services
Revamp to 60-year old trust law On 14 November 2016 the Justice Minister, Amy Adams, released draft legislation to update our trust law and improve the administration of trusts. It is important to appreciate that this change will have implications for all trusts;...
by Lesley Hames | Jun 2, 2016 | Property, Commercial and Personal Services
What is a New Zealand Business Number? The New Zealand Business Number Act 2016 was enacted on 15 April 2016, and most of it came into force in mid-May. A New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) is a unique a 13 digit Global Location Number (GLN) assigned to businesses and...
by Dave Thomas | Sep 5, 2014 | Property, Commercial and Personal Services
The recent amendments to the Employment Relations Act 2000 extend the 90 Day Trial Period to all Employers (previously it was limited to those Employers with 19 Employees or less). Key points regarding the 90 day trial period: 1. Basic principle An Employer...
by Dave Thomas | Sep 5, 2014 | Property, Commercial and Personal Services
Maintaining happy and healthy workplace relationships may not be something that immediately springs to mind when considering your obligations as an employer. The recent case of Johnston v Board of Trustees of Southern Regional Health School, however, makes clear that...
