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Auckland employment lawyer discusses employment agreements

Employment agreements

New Zealand employers are legally required to have a written employment agreement for each of their employees. The employer must keep a copy of each agreement and provide a copy ...
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Sale and purchase agreement NZ

Should you engage a lawyer before signing a Sale and Purchase Agreement?

Buying a house can be an incredibly exciting time and it’s easy to get carried away, signing on the dotted line and putting in an offer before you’ve had a ...
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Child inheriting debt from parent

Inheritance of debt

If you pass away with unpaid bills, will your children inherit the debt? Any joint debts (for example, a credit card or mortgage held under two or more names) will ...
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Christmas annual leave

Annual leave over Christmas

Q: Can your employer force you to take annual leave if the business is closed over Christmas? A: Yes, your employer is entitled to tell you when to take leave, ...
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Debt collection in NZ

How to avoid debt collection problems with your clients

If you own a business that supplies goods or services prior to payment, you will no doubt have encountered a client or two who won’t pay during your time in ...
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Father ready to make a will

When is the best time to make a Will?

Many people assume that they don’t need to think about making a Will until they are ill or elderly. In reality, this is not the case at all. There are ...
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Parents appointing a guardian

Appointing a guardian

Q: I want to make sure my child would be looked after by the right person if I died. How can I ensure this happens? A: The best way to ...
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Elder abuse

How to protect your family from elder abuse

Elder abuse, like family violence, is sadly a common occurrence in New Zealand. It is estimated that 70,000 elderly people in our country will experience some form of elder abuse ...
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Employee vs contractor NZ

Employee vs contractor – which one are you?

Most people are aware that there is a significant difference between hiring an employee and a contractor. But is someone a contractor just because they’ve signed a contract for services ...
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When another business is using your brand name

When another business is using your brand name

What can you do if another business is using your brand name? If you’ve already protected your business name by registering it as a trade mark, your lawyer will generally ...
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How to avoid breaching the Fencing Act

How to avoid breaching the Fencing Act

Most of us would prefer to get along well with our neighbours, but the unfortunate reality is that there will be times when you find yourselves disagreeing. In our experience, ...
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North Shore law firm donates to De Paul House

De Paul House

On cold winter days like this, it’s hard not to think of the Kiwi families who are struggling to stay warm and cope financially with the cost of heating. We’re ...
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North Shore lawyers discuss selling a house privately in NZ

Selling a house privately

Q: I’d like to sell my house privately. What legal obligations should I be aware of? A: If you’d like to sell your property privately rather than using a real ...
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Property damaged by tenants

Tenant liability for damages

Q: My flatmate damaged his/her bedroom before moving out and we’ve only just seen the damage. Who is liable for the repair bill? A: Regardless of how the damage was caused, ...
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Couple thinking about the relationship property act

What every young couple should know about relationship property

Buying a house together is one of the most significant milestones in any young couple’s relationship. During this exciting time, the idea of a relationship breakdown or death might be ...
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Restraint of trade clause in contract

Restraint of trade clauses

Job hunting? Before you accept that new job and hand in your notice, make sure you check whether there is a restraint of trade clause in your current employment contract ...
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Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

Do you know your health and safety obligations?

Under the current health and safety legislation, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, almost everyone in a workplace or organisation has some degree of responsibility for health and ...
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Elderly woman considering the PPPR Act and elder law

What is the PPPR Act and how does it affect elder law?

As we grow older, keeping our independence is something that tends to weigh heavily on our mind. We value being able to go about our daily lives without feeling that ...
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Signing a commercial lease agreement in NZ

6 questions to ask before signing a commercial lease

As a commercial tenant, entering into a new lease can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking experience. The terms of the lease agreement can have a considerable effect on the success ...
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Armstrong Murray appoints a new partner

Armstrong Murray appoints a new partner

We’re thrilled to announce that Andrew Reeder has been appointed as a partner at Armstrong Murray, effective from 1 February. Andrew began working at Armstrong Murray as a part-time law ...
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Relationship property and prenup advice from Armstrong Murray, an Auckland law firm

How to protect against relationship property claims

Relationship property is a complicated and ever-evolving area of the law. The key legislation in New Zealand, the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (‘the Act’), is currently under review and many ...
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Armstrong Murray, North Shore law firm, advises on family loans and borrowing

How to protect your assets when helping your kids buy their first home

In the face of record high property prices and tighter loan-to-value ratios imposed by the banks, it is becoming increasingly difficult for young Kiwis to buy their first home. As ...
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Armstrong Murray welcomes solicitor Emily Townsend to the team

New solicitor at Armstrong Murray

We’d like to welcome Emily Townsend to the Armstrong Murray team. Graduating from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts with First Class ...
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Armstrong Murray, lawyers in Takapuna, advise on trade marks

How to protect your brand by registering your trade marks

More often than not, a great deal of a business’s value is tied up in what is known as ‘goodwill’. Goodwill is similar to ‘reputation’ and often a business’s branding ...
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Employee with a personal grievance

Quick guide: personal grievances

A personal grievance is, in essence, a claim brought against an employee’s current or former employer for unfair or unreasonable treatment. How does the personal grievance process work? Ideally, a ...
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Challenging a will under the Family Protection Act

Can you dispute an ‘unfair’ Will?

“Where there’s a Will – there’s a relative!” Ricky Gervais Ricky is the master of the one-liner and is known for bringing humour to the most serious of topics, but ...
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Armstrong Murray on employment contracts

7 things you should know about employment contracts

Almost everyone works as an employee at some point in their lives. In an ideal world, every employee would receive a contract from their employer and have it reviewed by ...
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Tenancy agreements, advice from Armstrong Murray Auckland law firm

How to avoid a tenancy dispute

Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, tenancy disputes can be costly, stressful and time-consuming. To avoid a dispute, it’s crucial to have a tenancy agreement and a solid understanding ...
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Privacy law changes – is your business affected?

Privacy law changes – is your business affected?

The GDPR comes into effect on May 25, 2018. But what does it mean for New Zealand businesses and how should you prepare? What is the GDPR? The General Data ...
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Armstrong Murray lawyers in Takapuna discuss Anti-Money Laundering Act

Why do we need more information from you?

From 1 July 2018, we will be asking prospective and existing clients for more information than usual. This is because New Zealand has recently made changes to the Anti-Money Laundering ...
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How to withdraw KiwiSaver funds for your first home

How to withdraw KiwiSaver funds for your first home

If you’re thinking about buying your first home and have been a member of KiwiSaver for at least three years, you’ll know that you may be eligible to put your ...
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Employment law NZ changes, Armstrong Murray's advice on 90 day trial period

Are you worried about the employment law changes?

If you are an employer, you will be aware that the new government has announced major reforms to employment laws, including the significant rollback of laws brought in under the ...
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A shareholders' agreement

Do you need a Shareholders’ Agreement?

Whether you’re going into business with a friend or investing in an existing business, it’s vital for any company with multiple shareholders to have a Shareholders’ Agreement in place. A ...
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Notary Public Auckland, Chris Davis

Notary Public Auckland – FAQ

Do you have a document that needs to be notarised? Our Auckland Notary Public, Chris Davis, answers some commonly asked questions below. What is a notary public? In New Zealand, ...
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Buying a house

How to buy your first home: a useful step-by-step guide

The property purchasing process can be daunting, particularly for first time home buyers, so we’ve created this handy list full of practical advice to guide you through the process. 1 ...
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Family considering a family trust

3 reasons you might need a family trust

The aim of a family trust is to protect the ownership of our assets, for the benefit of ourselves and our family members. For example, many business owners establish a ...
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Making a Will

Do you have a valid Will?

Every adult should have a valid Will, regardless of their circumstances, but we often find that people don’t realise that they need one. Even if you don’t own significant assets ...
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Couple considering an Enduring Power of Attorney

Quick guide: Enduring Powers of Attorney

An Enduring Power of Attorney is one of the most important documents for you to have in place once you are over the age of 18.  It’s best to get ...
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Beach Series run

Armstrong Murray sponsors the Beach Series

We’re thrilled to be a major sponsor of this year’s Beach Series which kicked off at Takapuna Beach today. Every Tuesday evening throughout summer, you’ll find us manning the gear tent and ...
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Armstrong Murray team playing in the TGS PTA Golf Day

TGS PTA Golf Day

On Thursday afternoon the Armstrong Murray team headed along to take part in the 12th annual Takapuna Grammar School PTA Golf Day on the beautiful Waitemata Golf Course. While we didn’t win ...
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Desiree Mason from Armstrong Murray at Ha'ano school

Donation to Haʻano school

Our Practice Manager Desiree recently visited the local school on , a small island in the Haʻapai islands of Tonga. The Armstrong Murray team filled her suitcase with an assortment ...
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A new partner for Armstrong Murray

Neil, Chris and John are delighted to announce that Karen Stubbs has recently been appointed a partner.  Over the time that Karen has been with Armstrong Murray, she has developed ...
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Employer of Choice Award

ARMSTRONG MURRAY ARE PROUD WINNERS: EMPLOYER OF CHOICE, 10TH ANNUAL NZ LAW AWARDS November 2014 The team was responsible for a secret nomination as a way of publicly acknowledging their ...
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