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The inside word on legal evolutions and regional developments in Queenstown, Wānaka and beyond.

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News Todd Walker News Todd Walker

Lawset Launch

On 17 October the launch of Lawset was announced, a newly formed association of NZ law firms.

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Insights Atlanta Stewart Insights Atlanta Stewart

Are you looking to put an offer on a property?

A competitive property market can put a lot of pressure on purchasers to enter into agreements without first seeking legal advice. Purchasers often do not know how many other offers a vendor has on the table and will want their offer to seem as attractive as possible.

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Insights Rosie Hill Insights Rosie Hill

New Fast Track Approvals Bill

On its 99th day in office, Cabinet approved the introduction of the Fast-track Approvals Bill (Bill) to the House for its First Reading. This Bill is intended to provide for a new fast-track consenting pathway that will be a ‘one-stop-shop’ for consenting and permitting processes for projects which have ‘significant national or regional benefits’.

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Insights Gemma Beckman-Cross Insights Gemma Beckman-Cross

Changes to the Fair Trading Act

Amendments to the Fair Trading Act 1986 (Act) which are in force placed new obligations on businesses, including prohibiting unfair contract terms in standard form small trade contracts.

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Insights Katie Hensman Insights Katie Hensman

Incorporated Societies Act 2022

After 115 years the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 is ready to be replaced. On 5 October 2023, the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (the new act) came into force. But what does this mean for you?

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