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 …
Today the Minister for Housing, Hon Christopher Bishop, has announced new housing growth targets for Aotearoa’s cities and its plan to make it easier for new housing to go “up and out” to increase housing supply. The Going for Housing Growth policy (GHG) aspires to address the housing crisis in Aotearoa by enabling more houses …
For 15 years now, Holland Beckett has been donating their TECT rebate to the Tauranga Community Foodbank. This tradition began at the end of 2009 when the global financial crisis was putting pressure on many and the Foodbank was strained to provide for those who needed them, with Christmas just around the corner. Unfortunately, the …
A Tradition of Generosity. What are you doing with your TECT rebate? Read More »
We often get enquires for missing Wills. (Of course, these are not Wills that we have drafted – those are safely stored in the Holland Beckett deeds safe.) Locating a missing Will can be very stressful and locating the original requires a systematic search. If you know someone had a Will, the search must commence …
The Last Lost Will – How to find a missing Will? Read More »
It is not an easy time to be selling a small business. High inflation and waning consumer demand has lead to compressed margins and reduced revenue for many. Uncertainty in the global markets due to wars, protectionism and the changing geopolitical landscape has blunted the confidence of prospective purchasers. Closer to home, sub 3% interest …
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Frequently, when a prominent New Zealander is being sentenced for criminal offending, there will be discussions about Discharges without Conviction. Discharges are commonly misunderstood and this article sets out what a discharge is and when it is likely to be available. A Discharge without Conviction is an Order that Court can make when a person …
The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (“New Act”) came into force on 5 October 2023. The New Act replaces the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 (“1908 Act”). All existing incorporated societies must apply to reregister under the New Act before April 2026 if they wish to continue as an incorporated society. Failing to do so will result …
Incorporated Societies Act 2022 – How do I reregister? Read More »
Perfectly placed to advise on rural legal challenges and opportunities, our rural law experts from Tauranga, Whakatāne and Rotorua are headed to Fieldays this year. Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation. With around 1000 exhibitors showcasing rural products and services, Fieldays draws over …
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