When a DIY will goes wrong Seemingly small mistake brings significant consequences Most people would never expect a Do It Yourself will, bought from a stationery shop to end up before a High Court judge. Yet that is exactly what happened in Oga v Bourne, a recent case that shows how a seemingly small mistake in a will can have significant consequences after the will-maker dies. The DIY will Joan Bourne completed a shop-bought DIY will kit in 2017…
New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus visa: a considered plan B for globally mobile families Since the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa – often called the “Golden Visa” – was revamped in April 2025, a…
The Employment Leave Bill has passed its final reading and will shortly become the Employment Leave Act 2026. The new Act brings in significant changes which are intended to simplify employee leave entitlements and remove…
So, you heard the Skilled Migrant Category rules are changing on 24 August, but you’re not sure whether this is good news for you or your employees or not. Adele…
Modern Slavery Bill Implications for business The introduction into Parliament of the Modern Slavery Bill has brought awareness of how modern slavery has manifested itself into New Zealand businesses. Modern slavery can rear its…
Issue 51 | Winter 2026 Welcome to the Winter 2026 edition of Rural eSpeaking. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful. If you would like to talk further about any of…
If you own rural property, farm, or have forestry on your land, five new government regulations coming into force this year will directly affect what you can do on your…
The Government intend to repeal the Holidays Act 2003 and replace it with a new Employment Leave Bill. The Bill has now passed its first reading. It’s hoped that it…
Imagine this scenario. Timmy spends $70,000 purchasing his dream car from a licensed motor vehicle dealer. Shortly after the purchase, he discovers multiple defects. Instead of enjoying his new car, Timmy is left frustrated and…
Landlords Beware: Blanket ‘No Pets’ Clauses Now Illegal! Tenants in New Zealand may keep a pet with written consent from their landlord and from 1 December 2025, landlords cannot refuse consent…
The Employment Relations Amendment Bill, which was introduced to clarify employment rights, creates more certainty for contracting parties and re-balances the personal grievance system. It passed its third reading on 17 February 2026. It’s due…
Welcome to the Autumn 2026 edition of Trust eSpeaking.
Wills play a key role in estate planning and are often tailor-made by lawyers to best suit the circumstances of each individual. But what happens when a will is created without proper knowledge of the…
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