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Legal Health Checklist

Thursday, 11 March, 2010 | Fintan Devine

The new financial year is a good time to review, update or check that your legal affairs are in order.  Indeed more and more New Zealanders are reaping the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.  This includes keeping fit and being healthy.  We at Rainey Collins are of the view that your legal health is important, particularly if you have loved ones, assets or are in business.

1.  Business

Do you own a… Continue reading

Minimum Wage Increasing to $12.75

Wednesday, 3 February, 2010 | Olivia Lund

From 1 April 2010 the minimum wage rates are as follows:

• From $12.50 to $12.75 for the adult minimum wage, this applies to all employees aged 16 and over who are not new entrants or trainees.
• From $10.00 to $10.20 for the new entrants minimum wage, this applies to employees aged 16 and 17 except for those who have completed 200 hours or three months of employment, whichever is shorter; or who

An Agreement To Suit Your Employees

Thursday, 24 September, 2009 | Alan Knowsley

There are different types of Employment Agreements available to employers and employees that are suitable for different employment structures.

Fixed Term Agreements

The employment will come to an end on a specific date for a specific reason or on the happening of a specific event.  Fixed Term Agreements are good in terms of project work, or for providing cover while another employee is on leave, but a key point to… Continue reading

Rainey Collins Partner Hosts Maori & Pacific Business

Wednesday, 23 September, 2009 | Peter Johnston

Rainey Collins Partner Peter Johnston was delighted to host a Maori and Pacific business expo in Wellington recently in his capacity as Chairman of the Wellington Maori Business Network Te Awe.

The business expo show cased a number of Maori and Pacific businesses and brought together a number of Maori and Pacific business leaders. 

The expo also provided an opportunity for members and their guests to network through the newly launched Biz… Continue reading

Rainey Collins Welcomes New Associate Ronette Druskovich

Monday, 21 September, 2009 | James Johnston

Ronette Druskovich recently joined the Commercial Team of Rainey Collins Lawyers in Wellington as an Associate.  Ronette’s extensive experience includes all aspects of business and property law, including commercial leases, large scale subdivisions, financing, commercial and residential conveyancing…

Succession Planning … Your Gateway To Success!

Wednesday, 16 September, 2009 | James Johnston

Hands up those who want to think about ill health, financial trouble or having to end their involvement with the business that they love!  If you think succession planning is all about these gloomy things, you’re unfortunately right!  But there is a silver lining behind the grey cloud.  Succession planning is empowering.  When done correctly it will provide you with the means to reap the rewards of all… Continue reading

Business Owners … Don’t Let Your Lease Catch You Out

Wednesday, 16 September, 2009 | Fintan Devine

The lease of a popular Wellington café recently ran out after eighteen years.  There were no current rights to renew in the lease.

Try as they might, the café owners could not persuade the owner to give them a new lease and were devastated, as under the lease, they only had one month to pack up after many years.

All terms of a lease are important, however we suggest that… Continue reading

Rainey Collins Associate To Speak At Real Estate Institute Business Conference On 17 September 2009

Friday, 11 September, 2009 | Fintan Devine

Associate Fintan Devine will be speaking about issues concerning Intellectual Property at the Real Estate Institute business conference in Auckland on Thursday 17 September.  His focus will be on dealing with Intellectual Property in the context of the sale of a business.  The conference is expected to be attended by between 80-100 business brokers from throughout New Zealand…

Rainey Collins Partner Hosts Matariki Celebration

Thursday, 30 July, 2009 | Peter Johnston

Rainey Collins partner, Peter Johnston was delighted to host a Te Awe Wellington Maori Business Network Matariki (Maori New Year) celebration in Wellington recently. 

The guest speaker for the evening was Ngati Porou Kaumatua New Amsterdam Reedy.  Mr Reedy provided an insightful and entertaining presentation on the meaning of Matariki. 

The Matariki celebration was well supported by members of the Wellington Maori business community…

False Redundancies Don’t Pay

Wednesday, 10 June, 2009 | Alan Knowsley

In a recent case an employee was awarded $10,000 from his previous employer for making the employee redundant then re-advertising his role.

The employer had told the employee that as sales were not as high as anticipated, it was more financially viable to let him go.

Three weeks later the employee saw two advertisements for the same position with the company.  On enquiry, he was told the advertisements were “mistakes”.

The… Continue reading

Thursday, 11 March, 2010

5 Golden Rules for Purchasing Property

Monday, 1 March, 2010

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