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Unravelling the Mystery of the Environmental Protection Authority
Spring 2009
The establishment of an Environmental Protection Authority ('EPA') has been hailed as being central to the reforms proposed by the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2009. Michelle Abernethy, a solicitor with Wynn Williams & Co, asks what exactly is this proposed EPA and how will it simplify and streamline the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA)?
Trust Me - I Know What I'm Doing
Spring 2009
How much reliance can directors place on their company's management? Sandra Braithwaite, an associate with Harkness Henry, reminds directors that they have a duty to be actively involved in the governance of their company.
Reducing your tax bill isn't everything, but .....
Spring 2009
I own and run my own service business; can I enhance its value by changing its legal form? If this applies to you and you haven't taken the time to consider this question, then in light of some recent developments, now is perhaps a good time to do so. In this article, Antony Steiner, financial manager at Langley Twigg, looks at two common alternatives - incorporation and trading trusts - their general features and how they can be used and combined to best effect. It is not designed to be a comprehensive review of possible structures; for example nothing is mentioned here about joint ventures or limited partnerships.
What to look for in a Retirement Village
Spring 2009
Jane Quinn is a solicitor with Harkness Henry. Prior to joining the firm in 2004, Jane was lecturing in midwifery and health studies. Her particular interests are retirement villages, property, family trusts and enduring powers of attorney.
Fencing Disputes ... Neighbours from Hell
Spring 2009
Karl Sandbrook, an associate with Langley Twigg, outlines the practical issues that arise between neighbours involved in fencing disputes and the process set out under the Fencing Act.
Privacy Act Compliance - Advice and Checklist
Spring 2009
Owen Culliney, a solicitor with Harkness Henry, provides some advice on how to adhere to your obligations under the Privacy Act 1993.
Digital Copyright Reform
Spring 2009
Kristi Law, a solicitor with Gascoigne Wicks, looks at the Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act 2008 (the 'Act')which came into force on 31 October 2008. The Act amends the Copyright Act 1994 ('1994 Act') and seeks to clarify how copyright impacts on new technologies in today's digital environment.
Unit Titles Bill - The Changes Proposed
Spring 2009
The Unit Titles Bill ('the Bill') was introduced to Parliament on 5 March 2009. The Bill repeals and replaces the Unit Titles Act 1972 ('the Act'), which governs multi-unit developments such as apartment blocks, town houses, and office buildings. The Bill is the result of a comprehensive review of the Act, which was announced in November 2003. Michael Garbett, partner and Blake Holgate, solicitor of Anderson Lloyd summarise the purpose of the Bill and its key features.
Cost Traps for Tenants
Spring 2009
Landlords and tenants should be aware of the costs they might incur when leasing commercial premises. This is all the more important in the current economic climate as landlords and tenants need to know what costs to plan for. Each lease is different, so the landlord and tenant's respective obligations will depend on the terms of the particular lease.
Duck!
Spring 2009
Jim Coleman, a partner of Treadwell Gordon, has been a duck shooter since 1973 - almost as long as he has practised law.
Keeping the lights on: Who owns the lines?
Spring 2009
Jemma Stevenson, an associate and Chris Ussher, a solicitor with Auld Brewer Mazengarb & McEwen look at some issues property owners face with power lines.