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General Interest
Gibson Sheat Christmas Donations
Every year, Gibson Sheat staff nominate charities that they have worked with or seen doing amazing things in our communities.
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COVID-19
No Jab, No Job?

We’ve put together some helpful questions and answers about the vaccine and employment rights.

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General Interest
Client focus continues to drive new appointments at Gibson Sheat in 2021
At Gibson Sheat we’re focussed on delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients. The way we do that is by attracting and retaining the best people to ensure that our clients have access to the right advice when they want it.
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General Interest
Changes afoot in the housing market

The Government has announced substantial changes that will affect both property investors and first home buyers. The key changes are summarised in this article

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Work or Special Licence, otherwise known as a Limited Licence.

If you have been disqualified from driving, you may be eligible to apply for a special licence or work licence, otherwise known as a limited licence.

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General Interest
New Privacy Act – Do you know your obligations?
It's Privacy Week this week 10-14 May.  
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Business Information
Coming soon to a Club near you – the new Incorporated Societies Bill

The Incorporated Societies Bill 2021 is now making its way through Parliament.  Replacing the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. It is set to clarify and modernise the law concerning societies and will impact all of New Zealand’s 24,000 clubs and societies.

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General Interest
Changes to the Food Act
The Food Act 2014 has been amended recently.  The key change to the Act is the introduction of a scale assessing the level of food health and safety risk for each business dealing with food...
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General Interest
A Review of Labour's 100 Day Plan
Before the election, the Labour Party laid out a plan with 18 key goals to achieve within their first 100 days in office (“100-day Plan”). So, what progress has been made...
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General Interest
Throwing Away Money? Extended Warranties & Consumer Guarantees Act
You are buying a shiny new top-of-the-range television with a two year warranty. The salesperson asks if you would like an extended five year warranty for only $249.95 extra. Sounds sensible, right?
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General Interest
Who is the Ombudsman and what does he do?
The Office of the Ombudsman is an independent authority which handles complaints and investigates New Zealand’s government agencies.
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What is the Queen's Chain?
Well it's not some fancy piece jewellery owned by Her Majesty. It describes the kilometres of Crown land which exists throughout New Zealand to provide the public with access to coastlines, rivers, lakes and native bush. However, there is a large amount of private land not subject to the Queen's Chain.
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General Interest
Is rugby going soft? - The new high tackle laws explained
Richard Gordon works in the Sports Law team at Gibson Sheat. He is a current first-class national referee, Wellington’s number one club referee, and the resident in-house rugby laws expert. He has spent the last two years refereeing the Mitre 10 Heartland Championship throughout the provinces, from Westport to Ruatoria.
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General Interest
Net Migration
Recently, New Zealand has witnessed record high net migration. In the May 2016 year, 68,400 non-New Zealand citizens have migrated to New Zealand.  Unsurprisingly, therefore, the media has been filled with reports on net migration and its effects on New Zealand’s economy; in particular the coincidental rise in house prices.
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General Interest
"Click Agree" Agreements
If you have Facebook, a smart phone, or have you brought goods or services online, then you have likely entered into an enforceable contract; all with the simple click of your mouse or swipe of your finger.
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