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19/10/2026

With The Great Canterbury Life Education Duck Race coming up in two weeks, we are reminiscing on the launch event held at our offices a few weeks ago.

See you all down at the Bridge of Remembrance with your ducks at 12pm 1 November 2026 for the race!

09/10/2026

A key change introduced by the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 is a new “gateway test” for determining whether a worker is an employee or a contractor. The test is intended to reduce uncertainty under the previous legal frameworks. The new test applies from 21 February 2026 when the Amendment came into force and applies to all existing or new agreements.

https://www.godfreyslaw.co.nz/blog/employee-or-contractor-understanding-the-new-gateway-test/

07/10/2026

Is Your Will Ready for Marriage?

Between choosing a venue, finalising the guest list, and planning the honeymoon, there's a lot to think about before your wedding day.

But there's one important item that often gets left off the checklist: your Will.

https://www.godfreyslaw.co.nz/blog/wills-before-and-after-marriage/

06/10/2026

A tripartite/triangular employment relationship arises where an employee is formally employed by one entity but performs work under the day-to-day direction and control of another. This arrangement standardly involves three parties, being the employer, the employee, and a ‘controlling third party’.

https://www.godfreyslaw.co.nz/blog/personal-grievances-in-triangular-employment-relationships-2/

30/09/2026

Residential care planning should not be left until a person is about to enter care. By then, MSD will be looking back at what has already happened. The better approach is early, genuine and well-documented estate planning.

https://www.godfreyslaw.co.nz/blog/residential-care-and-estate-planning-wills-tenants-in-common-trusts-and-gifting/

29/09/2026

When one partner needs residential care, the financial impact can affect both people. This often comes as a surprise. Many couples think of certain assets as belonging to one person only, especially KiwiSaver, savings, inheritances, or property owned before the relationship.

For Residential Care Subsidy purposes, the position can be broader. The legislation says that assets can include the assets of the person being assessed and their spouse or partner, if those assets are capable of being realised.

https://www.godfreyslaw.co.nz/blog/if-your-partner-goes-into-care-what-happens-to-your-assets-kiwisaver-and-the-home/

28/09/2026

The starting point in New Zealand is that a person is responsible for paying for their own residential care. However, government support may be available depending on the person’s age, care needs, assets and income.

The main form of support is the Residential Care Subsidy. This helps with the cost of long-term residential care in a rest home or hospital. It is paid directly to the care provider by Health New Zealand, not to the resident personally.

https://www.godfreyslaw.co.nz/blog/paying-for-residential-care-subsidies-loans-and-the-family-home/

25/09/2026

Moving into residential care is a major life decision. It is not only about health, It can also affect a person’s home, savings, estate plan, family arrangements and access government support.

https://www.godfreyslaw.co.nz/blog/moving-into-residential-care-what-families-need-to-know-first/

14/09/2026

While reaching an agreement on price is an important step, buyers should also pay close attention to the conditions contained within the Agreement for Sale and Purchase. One such provision is the Solicitor's Approval Clause. This clause is commonly misunderstood by purchasers, who often believe it provides a safety net that allows them to withdraw from the contract or make changes after the agreement that has been signed by both parties.

https://www.godfreyslaw.co.nz/blog/solicitors-approval-clause/

11/09/2026

As Kiwis, we love a bit of DIY and tackling renovations over the weekend. While that hands-on attitude can be rewarding, it can also come with risks. Not obtaining the right advice, or taking a "she'll be right" approach, can create problems further down the track, particularly when it comes time to sell your home.

What may seem like a straightforward bathroom upgrade today could become a costly issue tomorrow if the work hasn't been completed correctly or even if the works have been completed correct but have not obtain the correct approvals.

https://www.godfreyslaw.co.nz/blog/thinking-about-installing-a-tiled-shower-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
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