Yes, you can still have Christmas, go to school and hunt.
Its official, we will have a new law for workplace health and safety with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 coming into effect on 4 April 2016. In our view the new law will mean good operators won’t need to do much different from what they already do. Those who have done nothing around health and safety will have work to do, but it’s actually not too onerous a task to manage.
Health & Safety: Clarification for small businesses, farms and volunteers
Following public submissions the select committee considering the Health and Safety Reform Bill has reported back to Parliament with some important changes to the incoming law. These recommendations will become part of the Health and Safety at Work Act, which after several delays is likely to come into being in the New Year.
A Thorny Issue
Overgrown and messy trees can be the source of unwanted neighbourly friction. If your neighbour has overgrown trees interfering with your views or sunlight, or even dropping leaves onto your section, you do have rights, but you need to tread carefully.
Property Pointers - Selling your property
So you are looking at selling your property. Below are some things to consider.
Property Pointers - Using Kiwisaver to buy your first home
Are you a first home/section buyer? Your KiwiSaver may be able to help you fund the purchase price with the Kiwisaver First Home Deposit Subsidy.
