Insights

On your bike: NZTA’s Industry Alert

Road Transport

On your bike: NZTA’s Industry Alert

Craig Tatley, a solicitor in the Litigation team at Gibson Sheat, has a unique perspective as he regularly drives as an Urban Bus Driver in Wellington.

Andrew Little Joins Gibson Sheat Lawyers

Employment

Andrew Little Joins Gibson Sheat Lawyers

Former Leader of the Opposition and Cabinet Minister Andrew Little has transitioned from the halls of Parliament to the world of legal consultancy.

Beyond Chores: Why Contracting Out Agreements Can Be a Gift of Love

Relationship Property

Beyond Chores: Why Contracting Out Agreements Can Be a Gift of Love

Valentine's Day is usually associated with chocolates, flowers, and romantic dinners. But let's be honest, sometimes the true battles in relationships are fought over less glamorous things, like who takes out the trash or whose turn it is to mow the lawn. This year, why not give your loved one the gift of peace and clarity with a "Happily Ever After, Except for Chores" Contracting Out Agreement?

Closedown periods, annual leave and working on a public holiday

Employment

Closedown periods, annual leave and working on a public holiday

What you need to know before this holiday season

Sports Clubs: Your Health and Safety Obligations

Health & Safety

Sports Clubs: Your Health and Safety Obligations

Is your sport or recreation organisation aware that the health and safety obligations apply to you regardless of whether your activity is for profit and even if you are mostly volunteer?

The Subdivision Process

Property

The Subdivision Process

Are you considering undertaking a subdivision or land development?

Understanding The New Rules on Personal Grievance and Sexual Harassment

Employment

Understanding The New Rules on Personal Grievance and Sexual Harassment

The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2023 extends the time for personal grievance claims to be raised which involve allegations of sexual harassment from 90 days to 12 months.

Are you Riverlink-Ready?

Commercial

Are you Riverlink-Ready?

Waka Kotahi announced AECOM-Fletcher as the preferred alliance to deliver this much-anticipated project to the Hutt Valley.

Can employees be stopped from taking on a second job?

Employment

Can employees be stopped from taking on a second job?

In New Zealand, employees have the right to work for other employers, even if they are already employed full-time.

Why the Need for Body Corporate Operational Rules?

Body Corporate

Why the Need for Body Corporate Operational Rules?

Are you in conflict with other owners or the governing body corporate over what can be done within your unit or common areas?

Are Your Assets Secured Against Liquidation?

Commercial

Are Your Assets Secured Against Liquidation?

If you think your company’s assets are secured against the liquidation of another company in your group, think again (and read this!)

Leasing During a Natural Disaster

Commercial

Leasing During a Natural Disaster

Has a natural disaster left you unable to access your commercial premises?

Considering Defaulting on Your Mortgage?

Property

Considering Defaulting on Your Mortgage?

A vital step before defaulting on your mortgage is to check your loan agreement which sets out the terms and conditions of your loan.

A Guide to Selling Your Business in 2023

Commercial

A Guide to Selling Your Business in 2023

This article sets out some of the things that you (as a vendor) can do to help make your business more attractive to prospective purchasers.

Maintaining good governance, clubs or sport organisations

Good Governance

Maintaining good governance, clubs or sport organisations

There is no one size fits all approach when it comes to good governance.