• Scribbled words on wall

    A Will is only as good as the words you use

    Wills can and do get contested all the time, so make sure you get it right. A Will is not a simple document. There’s a lot to consider and it must be created correctly and thoroughly so that your property is dealt with how you want it to be and if it does get challenged, your wishes are able to be defended.  
    Trusts and Life planning
  • Large window with mountain views

    GST changes coming for short-stay accommodation

    Many Kiwis rent out their holiday house, a room, or even their existing home for short stay holiday accommodation through the likes of Airbnb and Bookabach. If you’re one of them, then you need to know about changes coming.
    Residential property
  • Winery

    Well done on the successful hire but…

    If you’re looking to expand your workforce over summer, remember there is a big difference between a part-time employee and a fixed-term or casual employee, and different employment laws apply. It’s all in the fine print and the employment agreement is key.
    Employment & HR
  • Dandelions

    The winds of change

    Our new National led Government may have taken its time getting up and running but the winds of change are coming.
  • Pear on scale

    When loans to the kids go pear shaped

    The ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ (BOMD) is now the fifth largest lender in New Zealand, but what happens if it all goes pear shaped and your kid’s relationship breaks down?
    Residential property Relationship & Family
  • Kid in pool

    The trials of co-parenting

    When it comes to successful co-parenting nothing paves the way better than effective communication. The benefit to your children is enormous, so it’s worth investing some time and effort to learn how to communicate better.
    Relationship & Family
  • Piggy bank

    Livin la vida broka

    Dreaming of moving into a retirement village but the unknown costs are putting you off? Well, some big changes could be coming for the retirement village industry to make things fairer for all residents.
    Residential property
  • Janice and Steph

    Ch-ch-ch-ch Changes

    You may have heard that we’ve acquired the Suburban Law practice in Parklands and Cashmere.