Duty to warn of concerns? Fleetwood Apartments claim raises questions
By Sarah Macky, Partner, Heaney & Partners. The decision of Andrews Property Services Limited v Body Corporate 160361 & Ors [2016] NZCA 644 was...
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Councils, campers and tourism: Practical solutions may be on the way
By Linda O’Reilly, Partner, Brookfields Lawyers Given the lateness of summer this year, it is probably an appropriate time to talk about camping. When the...
Stop the clock
Assessor’s report stops time running in all jurisdictions. Ajudgment released by the Supreme Court on December 22, 2016 provides leaky building owners, who have an...
Out on a LIM: natural hazard management
Wendy Saunders explains the role of the Land Information Memorandum in natural hazard management. Land Information Memoranda (LIMs) were included into the Local Government Official...
Safety checking
New obligations for councils under the Vulnerable Children’s Act. Librarians, staff at council pools, skate park guardians and road safety coordinators could be among council...
On Legal Issues: Election year crumbs
Local government forced to settle for small wins. I was struck recently by a media release from LGNZ that began: “Letting local communities determine whether...
Defective cladding
Supreme Court gives green light to claim against CHH. By Frana Divich, partner, Heaney & Partners. Carter Holt Harvey (CHH) has lost another battle in its...
Defective properties
Contributory negligence or no claim? Sarah Macky, a partner at law firm Heaney & Partners explains the implications for councils. The Weathertight Homes Tribunal and the...
Note to elected members
One particular report by the Auditor-General is required reading in election year, says Brookfields Lawyers partner Linda O’Reilly. In this election year it is particularly...
Te Ture Whenua Maori Bill explained
Brookfields Lawyers partner Linda O’Reilly outlines new provisions for rating of Maori land. There are 1.4 million hectares of Maori freehold land in New Zealand and...