The High Court has this month confirmed the long standing principle of Real Estate Agents entitlement to commissions on the sale of property when a Contract becomes unconditional. In CBRE (Agency) Limited v Martelli McKadam Solicitors Nominee Company Limited [2014] NZHC 805 (16 April 2014) the solicitors for the Vendor […] Read More›
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›