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Bill proposes changes to construction contracts
Construction

Bill proposes changes to construction contracts

Wider definitions of retention money could expose principals, head contractors and directors to fines of up to NZD $200,000 under the bill.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 10th Oct 2021
Landlords should watch out for no access clauses
Real estate

Landlords should watch out for no access clauses

Commercial landlords could face rent relief claims as lockdowns trigger emergency no access clauses in many New Zealand leases.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
Risks rise when tradies turn houses into workplaces
Construction

Risks rise when tradies turn houses into workplaces

Homeowners may be surprised to learn that once tradespeople start work, safety duties shift to them and the tradies themselves.

By Geoff • 8 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Assessing the risk of client-initiated violence
Risk & Compliance

Assessing the risk of client-initiated violence

WorkSafe’s case against MSD is a warning to public-facing employers to review protections after Ashburton exposed deadly gaps in staff safety.

By Geoff • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017
Shots continue in global mode fracas
Lightbox

Shots continue in global mode fracas

Global Mode developer BNSL is calling for a declaratory judgement in the global mode fracas, but says it will defend any action.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015

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'Bullying' and 'threatening': Global Mode debacle fires up again
Unified Communications

'Bullying' and 'threatening': Global Mode debacle fires up again

CallPlus and BNSL are standing firm on Global Mode, with BNSL firing a stinging letter to the 'big media gang', alleging bullying behaviour.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015