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Regulatory Changes Underfoot What Flooring
Rebecca Richter, Lawyer, Ford Sumner Lawyers. New Zealand’s construction sector is undergoing a significant regulatory update that will impact all contractors, suppliers and manufacturers, including those...
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Small Homes, Big Opportunities: What
Rebecca Richter, Lawyer, Ford Sumner Lawyers New Zealand’s construction sector is undergoing a significant regulatory update that will impact all homeowners, contractors, architects and insurers. The...
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Keep the cash flowing –
Rebecca Richter, Lawyer, Ford Sumner Lawyers Cashflow is king for any small contractor — yet late payments or clients who don’t pay at all can cripple...
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Christmas Special: Employment law tips
As the festive season approaches, it’s the perfect time for employers to start planning, not just for a well-earned break, but for the unique workplace...
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Rebecca Richter, Lawyer, Ford Sumner Lawyers Cashflow is king for any contractor — yet late payments, unclear terms, or clients who don’t pay at all can...
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Big Win for Subcontractors on
The High Court of New Zealand has delivered a landmark ruling in Burt & Ors v Grant [2025] NZHC 2486, and it is great news for subcontractors...
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Breaks legislation – Do employees
The law regarding break allowances for employees changed in 2019 The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2018 amended the Employment Relations Act 2000 to state that:...
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Dealing with statutory demands during
After a long and busy year, it can be easy for company directors to overlook key obligations and timeframes over the Christmas and New Year...
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Subbies suck it up again?
On 5 September 2019, Auckland and Waikato-based Stanley Group/Tallwood became the latest in a long line of construction companies to go to the wall. Initial...
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Solvency – A Plague On
Solvency issues are top of mind for many Kiwi businesses in the face of the prolonged disruption caused by COVID-19, together with rising interest rates,...
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Retention Money Revolution: New Zealand’s
Members of New Zealand’s construction industry should familiarise themselves with upcoming changes to the retention money regime in the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA). Retention...
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🏉 Tradie Law: Embracing Excellence
Championing Local SpiritFor Tradie Law, our sponsorship of the Wellington Lions is a great milestone and testament to our commitment to fostering local excellence. Jaesen...
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Make safe your retentions by
This article was written by our colleague and barrister Finn Collins of Lambton Chambers, with whom we work closely with on construction law matters and...
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Tradie Law Extends Partnership with
Tradie Law is excited to announce the extension of our partnership with the Wellington Rugby Football Union (WRFU) for 2024. Powered by the legal team...
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Duty to Warn: When is
Introduction A duty to warn is when a party may be held liable for damage or loss caused to another where the party had an...
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Retentions Must Be Returned –
Retentions under a subcontract are held on trust by the head contractor for the benefit of the subcontractor. If retentions are withheld, contingent on anything...
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Contractual Risks in Construction Subcontracts
Gone are the days when a Subcontractor can simply put its contract in a drawer. And rely on its good relationship with a main contractor...
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