Publications

Fineprint Summer 2024 – Issue 95

November 28, 2024

In this issue: Why should I look at my will? Hiring casual employees – Employers have significant legal responsibilities Eligible investor exemption – In light of the Du Val insolvency Modernising the Companies Act Postscript – Feedback about NZ Post’s service obligations – Beware of scammers in the coming Christmas season. Merry Christmas and a […]

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Commercial eSpeaking Spring 2024

September 10, 2024

Welcome to the Spring edition of Commercial eSpeaking. We hope you find the articles in this e-newsletter are both interesting and useful. Download Now

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Trust eSpeaking – Spring 2024

August 30, 2024

Welcome to the Spring 2024 edition of Trust eSpeaking. We hope you enjoy reading these articles, and that they are both useful and interesting. Download Now      

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Fineprint Winter 2024 – Issue 94

July 19, 2024

In this issue: Preparing your business for sale Providing for your family in your will – You have some legal obligations Employee burnout – Acknowledge and address this Avoiding scams –Tips to protect yourself Postscript – Holidays Act 2003 to be overhauled – Roadside drug testing to be rolled out – Visual artists will receive […]

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Commercial eSpeaking: Winter 2024

June 5, 2024

Welcome to the Winter edition of Commercial eSpeaking. Unsurprisingly, our lead story is a commentary on the government’s Budget delivered by the Minister of Finance on 30 May. Although it is clear the economic outlook is somewhat gloomy, the minister said that savings across government have resulted in responsibly-funded tax relief. Download Now     […]

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Fineprint Autumn 2024 – Issue 93

April 11, 2024

Invoices not being paid on time? A steer for debtors and creditors Personal grievances – Employers must act in good faith Receiving an inheritance during your relationship Do I still need a trust? Postscript – Incorporated Societies must reregister by April 2026 – M Click the banner below to read now:

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Trust eSpeaking – Autumn 2024

March 5, 2024

Welcome to the Autumn 2024 edition of Trust eSpeaking. We hope you enjoy reading these articles, and that they are both useful and interesting. Download Now      

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Extreme Weather Events and Property Damage

October 18, 2023

Earlier this year, Cyclone Gabrielle caused devastating damage around the country. The cost of asset damage from both the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle has been estimated by the Treasury at between $9 billion and $14.5 billion. Although Whanganui was not in the direct path of Cyclone Gabrielle, Whanganui has itself experienced flash flooding this […]

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Envoy: Introducing new Wellington Central Districts Branch President

October 2, 2023

New Wellington Central Districts Branch President, Stephanie Bishop spent 20 years working as a legal executive in the City of London before emigrating to New Zealand with her Kiwi husband in 2007.

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Commercial eSpeaking: Spring 2023

September 15, 2023

Welcome to the Spring edition of Commercial eSpeaking; the last issue for 2023. In this edition, our main story focuses on the Mainzeal case where the Supreme Court found that four directors had traded recklessly and while the company was insolvent. Download Now      

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