The Government has announced its intention to make several changes to the Fast-track Approvals Bill, which is currently with the Environment Select Committee for consideration. Cabinet has recommended the following five changes are made, and the Committee will decide whether or not to accept them: The final decision on the granting of fast-track projects now …
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Holland Beckett is pleased to have assisted Lightsource BP and Contact Energy on the development of the Kōwhai Park solar project and reaching financial close, including property, connection agreement and construction matters. Kōwhai Park Solar Farm is located on the Christchurch International Airport Limited campus and is the first phase of the airport’s renewable energy …
Recent amendments to the NPS-HPL include clearing the pathway for consenting specified infrastructure, greenhouses and indoor primary production on highly productive land. There is now a clear consenting pathway for development of specified infrastructure (e.g. renewable energy), greenhouses and intensive indoor primary production on highly productive land (HPL) following recent amendments to the National Policy …
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A Will is perhaps the most important piece of paper you can leave behind to support your loved ones. Why do you need a Will, what happens if you pass without a Will, and how best should you prepare your Will for your circumstances? Download our Wills Month Information Pack. September is Wills Month. Holland …
Holland Beckett is pleased to announce that Hilary Anderson has joined the firm as Special Counsel. Hilary is a specialist property and commercial lawyer and joins our property and commercial law practice working closely with Dean Thompson and his team. “The appointment comes at a time of significant momentum for the firm as we grow …
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Safeguarding your Legacy Trust structures have been a cornerstone of asset protection for centuries, particularly for those wishing to safeguard valuable assets like investment portfolios. However, the legal and tax landscape is constantly in flux. To ensure these structures remain effective, individuals seeking asset protection should follow four key steps on their informed decision-making journey: …
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To complete a Kiwisaver First Home Withdrawal you need to have been a member for at least three years. These funds must be applied toward the purchase of a residential property which you intend to live in for at least six months. If eligible, you can withdraw all your Kiwisaver savings other than $1,000 which …
It is a bright day for some property owners this July with the relaxing of the Bright-line Test requirement. What is the Bright-line Test The Bright-line test sets a out a timeframe where if a sale of a residential property occurs, the profit gained may count as income and therefore be taxable. However, some exceptions …
Lawyers are used to talking about historic cases by referring to the main parties to a proceeding. Names like Crown v Brown and Collins v Smith are common place, even for important cases. However, in the history of the law there are a handful of cases that are referred to with special names. Some of …
Many people question, what is an independent trustee, what do they do and what value do they bring to my trust? What is an independent trustee? An independent trustee is a person or entity who act as a trustee of a Trust where that person or entity has no interest in the assets of the …
