Auction Preparation

Property is often purchased and sold in New Zealand, particularly in a seller’s market, via auctions. However, buyers frequently under prepare for an auction and are caught out when the hammer falls. When purchasing at auction, a buyer is making an offer unconditionally. In essence, this means that the highest bidder over the reserve (being the lowest sum that the seller determines it will sell at) is making a binding cash offer and entering a binding agreement with the seller. Accordingly, buyers need to have completed all of their due diligence investigations and asked all of their key questions before
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Series: Arbitration – How can it assist you?

Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) methods are an alternative option to going directly to court. Using ADR methods instead of pursuing the matter in court is commonly more cost effective for the parties involved, ADR may also take less time to resolve the dispute. ADR relieves the court of cases which they believe can be resolved without court assistance. This article is the second article in our ADR article series and will focus on arbitration. The arbitration process is governed by the Arbitration Act 1996 and the Arbitration Amendment Act 2007. Arbitration is a formal dispute resolution process whereby two or
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Going Fishing? – Know your Limits

If you enjoy recreational fishing you need to know your limits! There are strict laws stating how many fish you can take in one day and the length. In our region you can take a combined bag of 20 fish including, Snapper, John Dory, Moki and Tarakihi and up to 10 Snapper (must be 27cm in length).  For a full list of the limits click here https://www.fisheries.govt.nz/travel-and-recreation/fishing/fishing-rules/auckland-kermadec-fishing-rules/#twistie          Make sure you don’t venture into the Rodney-Otakari Point (Goat Island) Marine Reserve and the Tawaharanui Marine Reserve – these are special areas reserved for protecting species and habitats for future generations.   Remember you can’t sell or trade any fish or shellfish you catch recreationally. Although you can
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