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Resource Management Act Update
The Government has recently announced plans to replace the Resource Management Act 1991 with two new acts that distinguish between land-use planning and natural resource management, while placing greater emphasis on safeguarding private property rights.
Changes to LIM Report regulations
What is a LIM Report?A Land Information Memorandum (LIM) Report is an official document issued by your local council.
Incorporated Societies - Act now before it’s too late
Incorporated societies have less than two months to take action to ensure they continue operating legally under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (2022 Act).
Contracting Out Agreements - A Smart Choice
Fact If you have been married, in a civil union or in a de facto relationship with your partner for more than three years, then you are in a relationship which qualifies for equal sharing of relationship property under New Zealand…
Residents’ associations and the Incorporated Societies Act 2022: restrictions on distributing surplus assets
What is changing Many existing residents’ societies hold valuable land and infrastructure on behalf of their members, often on the assumption that those assets can ultimately be transferred back to residents or otherwise dealt with flexibly if the society ever winds…
National Adaptation Framework – Insurance Risk
Background Changes are coming following New Zealand’s increased risk profile in the eyes of internationally based insurance companies, due to the rising frequency of natural disasters, climate change risks and related damages.