Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 Asbestos was used in building products up until the 1990s due to its ability to resist heat, electricity and chemical corrosion. However, in New Zealand an estimated 170 people die of asbestos-related diseases each year making it the largest single cause of work related deaths. In response, …
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Tourism Gateway The “Thermal Springs District” has always been a tourism hotspot. In the 1870’s the Government sought to gain access to land in the District. Its vision was to create a township that would be the gateway to a thermal wonderland including the world-renowned Pink and White Terraces. The Contract In 1880, 295 members …
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How much meth would you be prepared to buy? Methamphetamine (meth), whether its use or manufacture, is an increasing problem in New Zealand. It is classified as a class A controlled drug (a drug that poses a very high risk of harm, under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975), and has detrimental social, economic, and …
As we come out of winter and head into the warmer months, you may be looking to put the cover on the spa pool or fill up the swimming pool. However, before you dive in, have you checked that your pool is compliant with the Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016? Parliament has redrawn the line …
Introduction A construction project might be a multi-million dollar commercial complex, a modest residential renovation or something in between, but there are similarities in the reasons why the project is a success or failure. At the heart of a successful outcome is a high level of collaboration between the project, construction and professional teams. Risk …
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Insulation Requirements The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) comes into force on 1 July 2016. This will impose new obligations on residential landlords from this date in relation to insulation installed in ceilings and underfloors. If you are a social housing provider, and an income-related rent has been calculated for the tenants in a …
Despite the Unit Titles Act 2010 (“the Act”) being in force for over four years now, it is surprising that the disclosure regime outlined in the Act is sometimes still misunderstood and misapplied by sellers, buyers, real estate agents and Body Corporates. It is important for any discerning property investor to understand this disclosure regime …
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As you may be aware, the new Unit Titles Act 2010 came into force on 20 June 2011. The 2010 Act sets out that existing Body Corporates will have to adopt new operational rules by 1 October 2012. If they do not, the default operational rules in the Unit Titles Regulations 2011 will apply. The …
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