The Law Lowdown – SPRING 2025
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Time to get a Will or review your current Will
September was Will’s Month and Blackwood Montagna acknowledged this with a well-attended drinks and nibbles function at the Franklin Club on Tuesday 16th September. Lawyers George Nonu and Simon Bratley spoke to the group on Wills and Succession Planning matters, and Director Peter Montagna facilitated a Q and A session. The audience were very engaged
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Welcoming our new team members
At Blackwood Montagna, we are committed to providing high quality legal services with a strong focus on the Franklin and Pukekohe communities we are proud to serve. We have been growing rapidly and are delighted to introduce several outstanding new members of our team, all having joined the practice this year. Each brings unique skills,
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Understanding Easements in New Zealand
When you buy or own property in New Zealand, you may come across the term easement. Easements are a common legal feature of land ownership, and while they can sound technical, they play an important role in allowing landowners to use their property effectively. What is an Easement? An easement is a legal right to
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Consumer Rights for Flight Disruption Costs in New Zealand
Recently Jetstar was ordered to pay a $2.25 million fine after misleading customers about their compensation rights when flights were cancelled or delayed for reasons within its control. The case made headlines and put the spotlight on what New Zealand travellers can reasonably expect when their journeys are disrupted. Flight cancellations, delays, and where boarding
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Why You Should Have Enduring Powers of Attorney in Place
Planning ahead isn’t just about writing a will – it also involves ensuring that trusted people can make decisions for you if you are no longer able to do so. In New Zealand, this is done through Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs), and every adult should consider having these in place. There are two types
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Statutory Demands: What Creditors and Companies Need to Know
If a company owes a debt and hasn’t paid, creditors in New Zealand have a legal tool known as a statutory demand to help recover what’s owed. Under section 289 of the Companies Act 1993, a statutory demand is a formal written notice that requires the company to pay the debt, come to an arrangement,
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Understanding Separate vs Relationship Property
Under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (PRA), everything a couple owns is sorted into two baskets when they separate or when one partner dies: relationship property and separate property. Knowing which basket an asset falls into can prevent costly arguments later. Relationship property Most things acquired during a marriage, civil union or qualifying de-facto relationship
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The Law Lowdown – WINTER 2025
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The Law Lowdown – AUTUMN 2025
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