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The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2018-19, Modernising Tax Administration, and Remedial Matters) Bill (“Bill”), introduced to Parliament in June 2018, could bring some interesting changes to KiwiSaver in 2019. The Bill proposes to offer, “more choice for … Continue reading Changes to KiwiSaver Expected for 2019

ACC has announced that in February 2019 small to medium businesses will be able to bid for a portion of the $22 million ACC has allocated to improving health and safety in the workplace. There will be two types of funding available: Workplace injury pr … Continue reading ACC Sets Aside $22 Million for Reducing Work-Related Injuries

At the end of November 2018 the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) released an Issues Paper focused on reviewing the Copyright Act 1994.  The Issues Paper is extensive, and raises questions around all aspects of the Copyright Act.   … Continue reading Issues Paper – Review of the Copyright Act 1994

You have found a buyer for your business (or a business you wish to acquire), but are having difficulty coming to a final agreement as to price.  In this situation, alternative pricing structures are worthy of consideration.  Following on from our prev … Continue reading Alternative Pricing Structures: Earn-Outs

A Christchurch builder has been fined under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 for being unlicensed and unqualified when removing asbestos from a Riccarton house in February 2017. The builder was fined $3,000 for: not having a re … Continue reading Builder fined under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulation

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable festive season. Please note that our offices will be closed at the end of the working day on Friday 21 December 2018 and fully reopen Monday 14 January 2019. A small number of staff, alon … Continue reading Lane Neave office closure dates

On 3 December 2018 Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi and Minister for Small Business Stuart Nash released a discussion paper outlining options to protect consumers and businesses from unfair commercial practices.  The Ministry of Busin … Continue reading Submissions Called For on Unfair Commercial Practices Discussion Paper

Are you up to date with the latest changes to the Employment Relations Act and the impact they will have on your workplace policies and practices? This seminar will provide an update on the changes announced on 10 December 2018, particularly in relatio … Continue reading Employment Law Seminar – Significant Changes to the Employment Relations Act

Almost a year after it was introduced, the Employment Relations Amendment Bill finally passed its third and final reading on 5 December 2018.  Most changes take effect in two stages: the first group the day after royal assent and the second will take e … Continue reading Employment Relations Amendment Bill: Royal Assent Expected this Week

In October 2018 the Department of Internal Affairs and Statistics New Zealand released their report into the use of algorithms by Government agencies.  The report finds that Government agencies are applying a range of safeguards and assurance processes … Continue reading Government’s use of Algorithms