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A Challenging 2025? Try a Dose of Gratitude
The Christmas holiday season comes with high expectations for a festive and happy time of the year. However, for many this time of the year is tinged with sadness, disappointment and anxiety. None of us want any of these states of mind. So, what can we do? I suggest...
A Will-Makers Obligation to Provide for Estranged Children
Family relationships can be complicated and are often fraught with emotion, making the fair distribution of an estate a difficult task. It is a common assumption that a person may distribute their assets after their death as they wish, but this is not entirely...
Vendor Beware
Selling your apartment? Vendor beware. In a Hight Court decision earlier this year, a vendor was ordered to pay the sum of $926,806.48 to a purchaser. See the case, Sole v Hutton [2025] NZHC 430 (7 March 2025) at the below link:...
Passing of Dave Pasley
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and dear friend Dave Pasley who left us on 27th February 2025. Dave was a cherished member of Gaze Burt and will leave an indelible mark on both the firm and the legal community. Dave...
New Zealand Employment Law Updates
The long-awaited Employment Relations Amendment Bill was announced on 17 June 2025. As New Zealand’s legislative landscapes shift, employers are facing a wave of significant changes that will impact the way workplaces are managed. Navigating these changes can...
Incorporated Societies Act 2022: 5 April 2026 is the final date for unregistered incorporated societies
As the deadline for re-registering under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 approaches, societies across New Zealand are reminded that only one year remains to complete this essential process. The new Act, which replaces the Incorporated Societies Act 1908,...
Who inherits when there’s no Will?
Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. Navigating what happens next, especially if your loved one has died without leaving a valid Will, can add another layer of stress and confusion. When someone passes away without a Will they are said to have died "intestate"....
Information Privacy Principle (IPP) 3A – A new duty to notify: Is your organisation prepared for the Privacy Act changes?
Parliament has indicated that starting from 1 May 2026, a new rule will change how your organisation handles personal data. Information Privacy Principle (IPP) 3A introduces a mandatory duty to notify individuals when you collect their information...
Passing of Jim Chamley
Gaze Burt honours Jim Chamley, who passed away recently at the age of 96. Jim had an extremely long legal career, during which he served thousands of clients with great skill, compassion, patience, humour and selflessness. He was a committed Christian who...
Buying a Franchise
Franchising can be a great way to own your own business. We have seen many very successful examples, but also some failures. Just as with any business, there are risks that must be understood and assessed as carefully as possible. However reputable...
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