• Bird on fence

    Fencing around

    Thinking about whacking up a new fence?  Hold on a minute, there’s a bit more to it than you might think.
    Residential property
  • Scribbled words on wall

    A Will is only as good as the words you use

    Wills can and do get contested all the time, so make sure you get it right. A Will is not a simple document. There’s a lot to consider and it must be created correctly and thoroughly so that your property is dealt with how you want it to be and if it does get challenged, your wishes are able to be defended.  
    Trusts and Life planning
  • Building site

    The quagmire of building

    Building a house can be one of the most exciting projects you’ll ever carry out, but it can also be one of the most stressful. Even the most well drafted build contract will not prevent you from having issues if the builder is not up to scratch however so make sure you do your own due diligence on the builder and you’re certain they are the one for the job.
    Building residential property
  • Santa

    Ho, ho, ho, Santa Claus is coming to town…

    The Christmas holiday payroll can be challenging for any business.

  • Winery

    Well done on the successful hire but…

    If you’re looking to expand your workforce over summer, remember there is a big difference between a part-time employee and a fixed-term or casual employee, and different employment laws apply. It’s all in the fine print and the employment agreement is key.
    Employment & HR
  • Dandelions

    The winds of change

    Our new National led Government may have taken its time getting up and running but the winds of change are coming.
  • Pear on scale

    When loans to the kids go pear shaped

    The ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ (BOMD) is now the fifth largest lender in New Zealand, but what happens if it all goes pear shaped and your kid’s relationship breaks down?
    Residential property Relationship & Family
  • Kid in pool

    The trials of co-parenting

    When it comes to successful co-parenting nothing paves the way better than effective communication. The benefit to your children is enormous, so it’s worth investing some time and effort to learn how to communicate better.
    Relationship & Family