April 1, 2022 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Changes to My Vaccine Pass Requirements and QR code scanning come into effect from 4 April 2022

The Government has announced the removal of the My Vaccine Pass and QR code scanning from Monday 4th of April 2022. First, vaccine mandates will be lifted from a number of workforces. Only health and disability, aged care, prison staff, and border and MIQ workers will be required to be vaccinated. These remaining mandates are targeted at protecting those most vulnerable from the virus and creating a barrier against new variants coming from overseas. Employees who lost their jobs due to the...

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March 21, 2022 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Understand legislation changes to land before acting

First published in The Profit. Written by Amy Cowan. A hot topic for many years has been the house market. Specifically, how the Government has attempted to create affordable housing for those priced out of the market. The most recent of these is the National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020 and the proposed repeal and replacement of the Resource Management Act. Hastings and Napier District Councils will be required to review their existing District Plans to determine where and how...

March 11, 2022 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Government Announces Practical Amendments to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act

Written by Lois McLintock In December 2019, the Government’s amendments to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 were implemented. These changes required lenders to follow a more robust investigation process to ensure any potential lending would be suitable and affordable for prospective borrowers.  The intention of this was to protect those borrowers who may find themselves taking out high-cost loans and creating unaffordable debt. Following ongoing feedback from banks, other lenders, and consumers, that a number of  borrowers that...