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Insurer temporarily halts new policies due to flood risk

AA Insurance has stopped offering new home and landlord policies for parts of Westport because of the town’s significant flood risk, even though existing policies remain in place. This is widely expected to be the first of many similar decisions around the country.

Residential property Buying residential property
What Your Lawyer Must Do When You're Getting a Bank Loan

If you're buying property or refinancing with a bank loan, your lawyer has specific legal duties to complete before the bank will release the funds. Understanding these requirements can help avoid delays and surprises during settlement.

Buying residential property Funding residential property
Building Your Dream Home? Important New Protections Coming Your Way

If you're planning to build or renovate your home in the coming years, there are some significant changes on the horizon that will affect you. Here's what you need to know.

Building residential property
Modernising Employee Leave Entitlements: What the Upcoming Changes Mean for Employers and Workers

The future of employment law in New Zealand is set for a significant shift, aiming to create a fairer and more flexible system of employee entitlements. Learn more about the proposed updates.

Employment & HR
Why a Will Matters, Even in Your 20s

A Will gives you peace of mind and gives your family the clarity and support they’ll need when it matters most.

Trusts and Life planning
Signed, Sealed – but Not Insured: Protecting Yourself in Property Purchases

In the current New Zealand market, insurance is becoming a more complex and critical.

Residential property Buying residential property
Are Cross Leases Worth the Hassle? A Practical Guide for Property Owners and Buyers

If you are considering buying, selling, or renovating a cross-lease property, it is important to understand how the structure operates, what issues to look out for, and how to safeguard yourself against avoidable legal complications.

Residential property Buying residential property
Time’s Ticking for Incorporated Societies – We’re Here to Help

The clock is counting down for incorporated societies to reregister under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 before 5 April 2026.

Incorporated Societies