How much does a lawyer cost when buying your first home?
Need a lawyer to help with buying your first home? Our expert property lawyers are here to help. If you're wondering how much a lawyer costs, find out here.
Misleading price ‘discounts’: When advertising techniques become an offence
It’s normal for businesses to want to make their prices as enticing as possible. At what point does advertising cross the line and become misleading, or even an outright lie? When do advertising techniques become an offence?
National Volunteer Week
This week we are sharing volunteer stories & insights from GQ team members to celebrate the contributions of volunteers & to inspire others.
The importance of Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
Having enduring powers of attorney (EPAs) and a will in place is important for every adult whatever their age.
Accredited Employer Work Visa to replace 6 work visas
Significant changes to employer-assisted work visas are underway. From 1 Nov 2021, the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEVW) will replace 6 work visas
Refunds for unprocessed temporary visa applications for offshore applicants
The Minister for Immigration, Kris Faafoi, has recently agreed to lapse visa applications that cannot be approved due to the border restrictions.
Extended Essential Skills visas being rolled out
The Government is increasing the duration of some Essential Skills visas while COVID border restrictions remain in place.
Minimum sick leave entitlement to increase from 24 July
Minimum sick leave entitlements for employees will increase from 24 July 2021. Employers should make sure your employment agreements, policies and systems are ready for the upcoming change.
COVID-19 Vaccines: Employment Guidance from MBIE
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is well underway in New Zealand. Both employers and employees should understand the guidelines around the vaccine.
What you need to know about the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa
The introduction of the MEPWV will help migrants on employer-assisted visas to safely and quickly leave exploitative situations and to continue to work while exploitation is being investigated.