Employment

Children were employees at Gloriavale

The Employment Court has ruled that three members of the Gloriavale Christian community were employees not volunteers

Incorporated Societies

A new Incorporated Societies Act - what it means for sport organisations?

All incorporated societies will need to make changes to their constitution in order to comply with the Act.

Trusts

Removal and appointment of trustees who have lost capacity

The Trusts Act 2019 sets out a streamlined process to follow when a trustee loses capacity and needs to be removed and/or replaced.

Disciplinary

When are you officially functus?

The High Court recently considered whether a Complaints Assessment Committee (CAC) of the Teaching Council could revisit a decision it had made on a complaint about a teacher. 

Employment

Public holidays when you're on ACC - who pays?

Should employers pay workers who are off work on ACC for public holidays? 

sport

Supporting gender diversity through governance structures

It's always a good time to reflect on the diversity of your organisation and how you can take steps through governance to provide opportunities for females in your organisation.

Employment

Vaccine Mandates - the High Court decision on NZDF & Police

Yardley v Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety – understanding the decision declaring the government’s NZDF and Police vaccination mandates unlawful.

Intellectual Property

The Party on the Lawn 

Was it okay for Trevor Mallard to use music without permission or payment? Kate Duckworth investigates the intellectual property aspect.

Technology & Digital

Remote or electronic witnessing and signing

The practice of signing documentation is a simple, yet vital, element of the legal profession, serving as a form of identification, as well as evidence of a party’s agreement to a document’s terms.

sport

Code of Conduct for Players, Coaches & Parents.

With schools starting up and school sport resuming, it is a good time for sport organisations to review and update their Code of Conduct.

sport

Sports Organisations - Using & Enforcing Covid-19 Vaccine Passes

Sports organisations need to put measures in place to protect their participants and to ensure they are compliant with the COVID-19 Protection Framework.

Construction

Construction: Can you de-risk inflation?

We are not at the point – yet – where we will need a wheelbarrow of cash to buy a loaf of bread, but contractors may feel that way when it comes to purchasing materials.

Property

HOME BUYERS GUIDE - Buying off the plans (Part 1)

PART ONE -
What is buying off the plans and what do I need to think about? 

Property

HOME BUYERS GUIDE - Buying off the plans (Part 2)

PART TWO -
How do the nuts and bolts work - the agreement, title etc?

End of life choice

End of Life Choice Act: understanding the process

The End of Life Choice Act 2019 (the Act) came into effect on 7 November 2021. Read more about the intricacies of the Act and what it means in practice.