This Bill was introduced into Parliament on 13 October 2011. The Bill proposes a number of changes to the Companies Act 1993 and the Limited Partnerships Act 2008 including: » A requirement for all companies and limited partnerships to have a New Zealand resident agent
The Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 (known colloquially as the Spam Act) prohibits an individual or company from sending unsolicited commercial electronic messages, also known as ‘spam’, to, from or within New Zealand. The Act covers email, instant messaging
A recent Employment Court decision Blackmore v Honick Properties Limited1 has provided some clarity for employers on the requirements for 90-day trial periods. The court found: » Mr Blackmore’s trial period was invalid. Mr Blackmore was already an employee as he
Proposed amendments to the Commerce Act are intended to assist businesses by deterring hard-core cartel conduct. Such conduct raises prices above the competitive level and, in turn, affects the competitiveness of those selling into domestic and international markets. The
The Companies Act carries a sting in its tail Section 292 of the Companies Act 1993 gives liquidators the power to recover payments made by a troubled business in the two years prior to its liquidation, and at a time when it was unable to pay its debts. The purpose of s292
Planning ahead for success Family businesses have long been part of New Zealand’s commercial landscape. It’s estimated that family businesses represent 75% of all businesses in New Zealand. However, despite their prevalence, many family businesses don’t survive beyond
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