There have been significant changes to the Fair Trading Act 1986 and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the majority of which will come into force on the 18th June 2014. The changes mean a significant increase in consumer protection and provide the Commerce Commission with far reaching investigatory and regulatory […] Read More›
A recent report commissioned by the Otago Regional Council on natural hazards potentially affecting different areas of Dunedin intended to guide the Dunedin City Council in its proposed rules for the new District Plan has highlighted liquefaction risks in significant areas of the city. The report found that some 27% […] Read More›
Following the tragedy at the Pike River Mine, the Health and Safety Reform Bill has now been introduced to Parliament. If passed, the Bill will see changes to the current legalisation, which aims at ensuring the health and safety of workers. The proposed Act introduces the broad concept of a […] Read More›
Many units in Body Corporate complexes are owned by investors through company entities. When a company gets into financial difficulties one of the options for secured creditors is to appoint a receiver. Obligations of receivers are generally governed by the Receiverships Act 1993. Recently the High Court was asked to […] Read More›