The Law Lowdown – AUTUMN 2025

Catch up on all the news and information in this edition of The Law Lowdown

Inside this issue:

  • Clarification of Trust Powers and Relationship Property
  • Regularly check your Will – why it’s so important
  • Why You Should Always Consult a Lawyer Before Signing a Property Agreement
  • Public Works Act Reforms: What It Means for Landowners
  • Change to Parliamentary term?

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SNEEZES, CHILLS, AND SICK LEAVE

With the winter season on us, the frequency of employees taking sick leave tends to increase. It is crucial for both employees and employers to understand the fundamental legal rights and obligations related to sick leave. While legislation sets the baseline for these entitlements, individual or collectiveemployment agreements may provide additional benefits. 10 DAYS OF

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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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