Cameron & Company News & Information

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• Subdividing Whether you are subdividing a 1000m2 section or a 100 hectare block of land, the basic process is the same. You should become familiar at the outset with the following stages of subdivision...more »

• 90 Day Trial Periods Introduced On 12 December 2008 the Employment Relations Amendment Bill was passed. The amendment allows employers who have fewer than 20 employees to terminate the employment of new staff within the first 90 days of employment without fear of a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal; provided the parties have agreed to a trial period in the employment agreement...more »

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• Are You In A De Facto Relationship? The inclusion of de facto relationships, (which encompasses same sex relationships) within the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“the Act”) effectively means de facto couples will receive similar treatment, concerning disputes about property, to those who are married.....more »

• Children’s Participation increased by changes to Family Courts. Counselling and Mediation Children now have the opportunity to participate in counselling when decisions are being made about parenting matters, due to the passing of the Family Matters Bill on 2 September 2008.....more »

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• Thinking About Renting Out Your Home or Investment Property? The purchase of a residential property with a view to letting it out is a popular investment choice for many New Zealanders. If you are considering such an investment, or indeed already rent out a property, then you need to be familiar with the provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the “Act”) which sets out the requirements for many residential tenancies. The inclusion of de facto relationships, (which encompasses same sex relationships) within the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“the Act”) effectively means de facto couples will receive similar treatment, concerning disputes about property, to those who are married.....more »