Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that an employment agreement exists for employees or a contract for services exists for contractors.
We have extensive knowledge and experience working within the requirements of the Employment Relations Act 2000 and subsequent amendments, and are available to assist employers in preparing robust documentation for establishing and maintaining positive employment relationships.
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Our Auckland and Hawke’s Bay employment agreements & contracts advisors are here to help.
Big payroll changes are landing on 1 April 2026 and they’ll be felt in employees’ pay packets straight away. Employers need to be well prepared: With Holidays Act backpay and penalty risks still front of mind, getting it right is non-negotiable and staff will expect nothing less.
Our year has got off to a great start with the appointment of five new directors, including one each in Auckland and Wellington, and three in Tauranga.
With 31 March approaching, it is the ideal time to consider tax issues and also planning opportunities where available. Key matters are outlined below.
It’s shaping up to be a busy year for employment law after a relatively quiet 2025. Several changes are now in play, with more coming into effect on 1 April 2026.
Even companies with lots of customers and sales can fail if they don’t have enough cash to pay their bills.
Wealthy non-residents have long regarded New Zealand as an attractive place to purchase a bolt-hole residential property – a nice place to holiday and haven for troubled times.
You’re ready to make the big move – finally setting up a company to be your own boss, set your own hours and chase your dream.
Are you a farmer who’s frustrated at the amount of time you spend on admin when you’d rather be out in the field?
Has your business been adversely affected by the recent weather events across Northland, Coromandel, the Bay of Plenty and the East Coast? Help may be at hand.
Are you constantly worried about cash flow or upcoming tax payments? Here’s a guide that will get you on track with reporting and help you make decisions with confidence.
While no one is predicting a rapid recovery for the New Zealand economy, signs of confidence are increasing.
Big changes are coming to how financial performance is presented in New Zealand.
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