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Not one, but two workplace incidents hit the headlines in the last week of February, and several more since. Are you across your obligations and actively managing workplace risks? If you need advice on workplace policies and health and safety, get in touch, we can help.

Introducing Special Counsel and Family Law Specialist, Minka Boddé.

If you’re a club or other organisation incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908, you’ll need to re-register under the new 2022 Act to remain an incorporated society. If you’re feeling a little stressed about it all and want some guidance, just give us a call.

Henry Taylor and Zoe Summerville, along with the wider Aspiring Law team, officially take over from Mike Toepfer at the end of the month.  

Buying a house with family or friends can be a great way of getting yourself on to the property ladder. Co-ownership or shared ownership is becoming increasingly common and can give each person a distinct share in the property that you couldn’t otherwise afford on your own. Choose the person/people wisely though and it’s critical that you get a property sharing agreement drawn up.

Until the proposed bright-line changes are passed into law, our advice to you is get legal advice before you put your property on the market, so you don’t get caught out.

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?

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.