Travel Ban Exception Process
The New Zealand border is currently closed to most travellers. However consideration will be made only for people with exceptional circumstances who...
Māori Land Court COVID-19 Level 4 protocol
While our courts and justice systems in Aotearoa is considered an essential service there has been some disruption to everyday court practices...
Insolvency Law Relief Package – A safe harbour in troubled waters?
On 3 April 2020 the Government announced the introduction of an insolvency relief package, which will undoubtedly be welcome news for directors...
Rebuilding NZ’s construction industry post COVID-19
A number of infrastructure and construction companies are facing the risk of closure due to COVID-19. Under the Alert Level 4 rules, construction...
Ready, willing but not able?
The general principles governing an employee’s right to be paid in accordance with their employment agreement are being tested by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business Debt Hibernation
The Government has announced several supports aimed at helping businesses survive the economic impacts of COVID-19. One of these are Debt Hibernation...
Alert Level 3 and the Education sector
Government guidance has stated that under Alert Level 3 it will be safe for Early Learning / Education Centres and schools to open for children.
Understanding Redundancies in the COVID-19 Era
A key consideration that has not changed, even in this time of uncertainty, is that employment laws in place before the lockdown remain. Fair processes...
“Fair and Reasonable” in the time of COVID-19
As we approach and contemplate our collective preparedness for a move to Level-3, it is difficult not to pause and also contemplate as to how much has...
Not-for-Profit Professional Services Grant
A $400 grant has been made available through TSB Community Trust for the Not-For-Profit Sector.