The Fair Pay Agreements Bill (Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 29 March 2022. The Bill proposes a statutory framework for collective bargaining for Fair Pay Agreements (FPA) that would provide for a mandatory, sector-wide collective bargaining regime. FPAs would also supplement collective bargaining between unions and employees, as well as bargaining for individual terms …
Firstly, do you have a trade mark registration? If so, and if the other trader is using the same or a confusingly similar brand name in relation to the same or similar goods or services then it is likely you have the right to prevent the use and could make a request that the other …
Trade Marks – another trader is using a similar brand name, what can we do? Read More »
Your Will contains your instructions about what you want done with your property when you die and how you want those that depend on you (your spouse, de facto partner, children, etc) to be looked after. It is important to consider what happens if there is an unexpected change in circumstances, if you become seriously …
At Holland Beckett we are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our people, our clients, and our community. In line with the New Zealand Government’s COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights) all our offices are open. Guidance for visiting our offices Following recent announcements by the Government, we no longer require staff, visitors or …
Holland Beckett Law are delighted to announce the promotion to partnership of two of its associates, Leesa Speed and Georgina Smith, effective from April 1st. Leesa and Georgina collectively hold more than 35 years of legal experience in New Zealand and abroad. Simon Collett, Partner at Holland Beckett Law said “Leesa and Georgina are massive …
From 4 April 2022, COVID-19 Government vaccine mandates will be removed for many workers around New Zealand, including for those working in education, Police and Defence Force. However, Government mandates will remain in place for workers in health and disability, aged care, prison and border work, with some narrowing (to be advised). The explanation for …
The Ministry for the Environment is consulting on four amendments to regulations that support the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Climate Change (Unit Register) Regulations 2008 The current regulations allow ETS participants to exchange NZ Units (NZU) for Crown-held New Zealand Assigned Amount Units (AAU). Both NZU and AAU are carbon credits that represent one metric …
What is a trade mark? A trade mark is a badge of origin, it allows customers to distinguish the goods and/or services of one trader from those of another. The most commonly registered trade marks in New Zealand consist of words, slogans, or logos but registrations can also extend to other types of trade marks …
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The Government is concerned over new exotic forests being treated as carbon sinks under the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). By way of background, the ETS was implemented under the Climate Change Response Act 2002 and is a key tool for ensuring that New Zealand meets its domestic and international climate change targets. Businesses involved in …
The Emissions Trading Scheme: Should Exotic Trees be Treated as Carbon Sinks? Read More »
As of 21 December 2021, the Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021 came into force amending the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) to set new medium density residential standards (MDRS) and make other amendments to the RMA that are set to change the future of housing development in New Zealand. …
Housing Intensification – The Solution to New Zealand’s Housing Crisis? Read More »
