Insights

Employment
Andrew Little Joins Gibson Sheat Lawyers
Former Leader of the Opposition and Cabinet Minister Andrew Little has transitioned from the halls of Parliament to the world of legal consultancy.
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Relationship Property
Beyond Chores: Why Contracting Out Agreements Can Be a Gift of Love
Valentine's Day is usually associated with chocolates, flowers, and romantic dinners. But let's be honest, sometimes the true battles in relationships are fought over less glamorous things, like who takes out the trash or whose turn it is to mow the lawn. This year, why not give your loved one the gift of peace and clarity with a "Happily Ever After, Except for Chores" Contracting Out Agreement?
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Employment
Closedown periods, annual leave and working on a public holiday
What you need to know before this holiday season
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Health & Safety
Sports Clubs: Your Health and Safety Obligations
Is your sport or recreation organisation aware that the health and safety obligations apply to you regardless of whether your activity is for profit and even if you are mostly volunteer?
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Property
The Subdivision Process
Are you considering undertaking a subdivision or land development?
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Employment
Understanding The New Rules on Personal Grievance and Sexual Harassment
The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2023 extends the time for personal grievance claims to be raised which involve allegations of sexual harassment from 90 days to 12 months.
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Commercial
Are you Riverlink-Ready?
Waka Kotahi announced AECOM-Fletcher as the preferred alliance to deliver this much-anticipated project to the Hutt Valley.
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Employment
Can employees be stopped from taking on a second job?
In New Zealand, employees have the right to work for other employers, even if they are already employed full-time.
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Body Corporate
Why the Need for Body Corporate Operational Rules?
Are you in conflict with other owners or the governing body corporate over what can be done within your unit or common areas?  
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Commercial
Are Your Assets Secured Against Liquidation?
If you think your company’s assets are secured against the liquidation of another company in your group, think again (and read this!)
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Commercial
Leasing During a Natural Disaster
Has a natural disaster left you unable to access your commercial premises? 
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Property
Considering Defaulting on Your Mortgage?

A vital step before defaulting on your mortgage is to check your loan agreement which sets out the terms and conditions of your loan.

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Commercial
A Guide to Selling Your Business in 2023
This article sets out some of the things that you (as a vendor) can do to help make your business more attractive to prospective purchasers. 
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Good Governance
Maintaining good governance, clubs or sport organisations
There is no one size fits all approach when it comes to good governance.
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Anti-Money Laundering
The #101 of AML Compliance (Anti-Money Laundering)
Gibson Sheat's obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) legislation.
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