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Are you looking to move to New Zealand and finding the visa application or work hunt process daunting? We can help make the process easier for you. Join Lane Neave’s immigration experts for this seminar where they will cover: An explanation of the main … Continue reading New Zealand visa and immigration pathways: all you need to know

The period for submissions to the Select Committee has recently closed on the Urban Development Bill (Bill), which sets out the functions and powers of Kāinga Ora.  Kāinga Ora is the Government’s new all-powerful urban development authority.  See our e … Continue reading Public submissions in on new Urban Development Bill

The Christchurch City Council (Council) has released a discussion document regarding potential changes to the Home-Share Accommodation (HSA) rules in the Christchurch District Plan (District Plan) and is inviting public feedback until Monday 2 March 20 … Continue reading Do you have an AirBnB in Christchurch? Change is on the horizon

What should employers be aware of in 2020, how can you get the best out of your staff and what are some of the things to think about if change is on the horizon? Register for the Lane Neave employment law seminar series to learn more. Auckland, Welling … Continue reading Employment law seminar series

Many are predicting some economic headwinds in 2020.  For many employers this will mean potential restructurings that may lead to redundancies. This seminar will look at the latest legal developments in this area. Who should attend? This series is desi … Continue reading Employment Law Seminar – Restructuring and Redundancies (Christchurch & Auckland)

The Employment Relations Authority continues to place importance on the investigation process that employers should follow before any disciplinary process commences – both internal and external.  This seminar will outline when an investigation is to oc … Continue reading Employment Law Seminar – The Investigation Process (Auckland & Christchurch)

There is no doubt that an employee’s well being is linked to their performance in the workplace. This seminar will touch on mental health issues in the workplace as well as managing those employees who are not medically in a position to fulfill their r … Continue reading Employment Law Seminar – An overview of Mental Wellbeing, Medical Incapacity, ACC and Health and Safety (Christchurch & Auckland)

This seminar will cover some of the key issues facing New Zealand employers in 2020.  This seminar will include a discussion on changes that the current government are looking to implement, the rise in popularity of flexible working arrangements and wh … Continue reading Employment Law Seminar – Issues facing employers in 2020 (Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch & West Coast)

When an employee makes a complaint about bullying in the workplace (the complainant) they sometimes request to see the full investigation report including the accused’s statement and all other witness statements.  However, bullying investigations often … Continue reading Withholding an employee’s information during a workplace bullying investigation

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has now finally announced the full policy details surrounding the new Family (Parent) Category. Like the previous iteration of the policy where an Expression of Interest (EOI) process is required and the application needs … Continue reading New family (parent) category – effective 24 february 2020