It’s the dream of many young landscapers to one day start their own business. In this article, Sprintlaw reveals how to manage some of...

Late or bad payers can have a serious impact on a business’ cashflow, affecting its ability to cover staff wages or pay for materials in...

Late or bad payers can have a serious impact on a business' cashflow, effecting its ability to pay for materials and staff wages. In the...

Businesses that became accredited employers in 2022 will soon need to decide if they want to maintain their accreditation status....

In November 2023, the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is set to change to allow a five-year maximum stay. This means holders of AEWV...

In New Zealand, certain trees are designated as Notable Trees. These can hold a special place in the hearts of communities and are...

Nobody wants to think about dying, but how do you know your business and assets will be in safe hands should you no longer be around to...

While most projects will run smoothly, what can you do when things get bumpy? Duncan Cotterill Senior Associate Alysha Hinton discusses...

Is an employee share scheme a viable option for you and your team? Martelli McKegg partner Andrew Skinner discusses what business owners...

Are your staff contractors or employees? What’s the difference and why is it important? Martelli McKegg lawyers Mathew Martin and Saleha...

Your employee has been away on parental leave and is now due to return to work. What next? Claire Mansell, Senior Associate at Martelli...

Navigating your obligations as an employer around parental leave can be tricky. To help ensure you are fulfilling them, Martelli McKegg...

Martelli McKegg senior solicitor Aimee Elia provides guidance for employers considering implementing a mandatory vaccine policy As New...

Martelli McKegg Senior Associate Emma Foster addresses the importance of succession planning for business owners Succession and personal...

We are all aware of the recent shortage of building supplies (especially timber) due to the COVID pandemic. Whilst this may not come as a...

Lawyer Ron Qin provides a breakdown of the main health and safety obligations and how they apply to everyday scenarios landscapers face...

Lawyer Ron Qin explains what terms of trade are, and why you should have them For this article, we will be going back to basics a little...

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) recently announced additions to what is exempted from requirements to obtain...

Lawyer Geoff Hardy examines whether Covid-19 affects your rights and responsibilities under your landscaping contracts At the time I...

Lawyer Geoff Hardy explains when and how landscapers are regulated by common law, the Building Act and the Construction Contracts Act...