With the constantly changing legal environment of today, it is important to stay informed of all major developments. See here for articles on the latest news from our team of experts.
Doing your homework on property in a heated real estate market
The property market has started 2021 in the same way it ended last year – very busy! Check out our top tips for avoiding disappointment when buying.
Wynyard Wood Warkworth: The end of an era heralds a new beginning
Warkworth staff now work remotely and remain committed to the Warkworth area, providing excellent, professional legal services.
Bob Eades Retires
After 69 years in law, 64 of them as a principal and consultant, Bob has now retired. We wish him a wonderful retirement.
Key considerations before granting a sublease
Surplus office, retail or warehousing space? If you are thinking of subletting, here are some key things to consider before granting a sublease.
What’s changing with the Privacy Act 2020?
A new Privacy Act 2020 will come into effect on 1 December. A lot has changed since the Privacy Act first came into effect in 1993.
What happens when a trustee loses capacity?
What happens when an aging trustee loses capacity? The Trusts Act 2019 comes into effect on the 1st February 2021 and aims to simplify this process.
Commercial rent relief available for eligible businesses
If you are a commercial tenant still battling with your landlord who has refused you rent relief during lockdown, this law change will interest you.
Is Your Trust Fit For Purpose?
Trusts in New Zealand are facing a big overhaul. A new Act comes into force on 30 January 2021 bringing welcome changes to the laws around trusts.
Commercial Leasing Law
Commercial Leasing Law: As COVID-19 bites into NZ businesses, you may have questions about your commercial lease. It’s important to get legal advice.
Retirement Villages: Things to Consider
Retirement Advice: moving to a retirement village is appealing to many. However, its not like owning your own home, and not entirely what you're used to.
Tax Law
Whether you have questions about your current position or you’d like to learn about future changes to tax law and how they could impact you, we can help.
Decision Making: Who decides when you no longer can?
Written by Katrina Kendall, a Senior Solicitor at Wynyard Wood in our Warkworth office. If you would like to discuss anything in this article further, please contact her on 09 422 2186 or [...]
Protecting Your Family – Getting Your Will Right
Wynyard Wood Senior Solicitor KATRINA KENDALL explains why having up to date Wills and EPOAs can protect your family should the unexpected happen. Most of us know somebody who has been affected by [...]
Duties and obligations as an attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney
Wynyard Wood Solicitor CHANDIMA ARTHUR briefly explains the duties and obligations of an attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA). Often people are asked to accept an appointment as an attorney under [...]
Building or Renovating? – Addressing Delays in Building Contracts
Written by Wynyard Wood Partner Arthur Chung There is nothing worse for a builder or an owner than when a building project is delayed. A liquidated damages (LDs) provision for delays (and a [...]