Archives - 2011

Legal Ruminations Articles 2011

Don't rush to cut down that notable tree

2011 08/12/11

Can you cut down that big tree in your garden or should you check if its protected first?

Check easement obligations on land

2011 24/11/11

With easements on land, always check the easement instrument to find what you (or someone else) can and can't do with that land.

Right insurance means no tears over spilt milk

2011 10/11/11

Farmer Freddy learns about business interruption insurance which covers income lost by a business due to a natural disaster.

Entitlements are tricky

2011 27/10/11

Legally everyone is entitled to four-weeks' annual leave. Farmer Freddy is learning how to work out such leave for his part-timer.

Repeal of gift duty

2011 14/10/11

As of 1 October 2011, you can gift any amount to your trust without incurring gift duty, however there are conditions.

Cover all bases before making the big moves

2011 29/09/11

Shifting a building does require consent and some forward planning before the movers turn up, as Freddy and Barney discover

Good records make executors' job easy

2011 15/09/11

Farmer Freddy learns about the executors' role in a will.

Planning a successful crossing

2011 01/09/11

Farmer Freddy is planning a new route to move his stock which involves crossing a stream. First he has to consider the type of crossing he needs to install and the ramifications that holds.

Written deals avoid disputes

2011 18/08/11

It pays to put agreements in writing that way all parties know what to expect.

New GST rules for property purchases

2011 04/08/11

Any property purchases after April 2011, to a GST registered purchaser, who intends to use the new land for purposes other than the principal place of residence, the GST on the sale is zero rated.

Preparing for a sale

2011 21/07/11

THERE IS NOW A LOT MORE TO DO BEFORE YOU SELL YOUR TIMESHARE, AS FARMER FREDDY DISCOVERS

Charity - start a trust

2011 07/07/11

Farmer Freddy finds out how to start up a charitable trust.

Coffee maker brews up strife

2011 23/06/11

Consumers of any goods or services have certain guarantees by The Consumer Guarantee Act which protects them should something go wrong, as Farmer Freddy discovers.

A power of attorney can save your bacon

2011 09/06/11

When overseas, a power of attorney is useful to have to deal with issues back home.

Sorting a subdivision

2011 26/05/11

Farmer Freddy is subdividing land and finds out there's more to it than meets the eye.

Beware those bylaws

2011 12/05/11

Farmer Freddy discovers it's not so easy just to move stock.

To auction or tender?

2011 28/04/11

There are a few things to consider when in the process of selling property by auction or tender.

Duckshooting rules

2011 14/04/11

There's a lot to do before you can have roast wild duck for dinner, as Farmer Freddy discovers.

A new fireplace is no simple thing

2011 31/03/11

Installing a new fireplace? Did you know you need a building consent for that?

Getting ready for employment changes

2011 17/03/11

Employment law changes take effect on 1 April 2011 - are you prepared?

Secure of the future

2011 03/03/11

Farmer Freddy contemplates the future of his farm after he has gone.

Make hay, but make a record of it also

2011 17/02/11

There are a lot of reasons to keep good business records, as Farmer Farmer soon discovers.

Statutory holidays pay cleared up

2011 27/01/11

Farmer Freddy is confused over statutory holiday pay, however Pebbles sorts it all out.