December 17, 2021 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Family Protection Act: Claims and Dates

The Family Protection Act 1955 (“FPA”) becomes relevant under either a will or intestacy (where a deceased dies without a will in place) in circumstances where a claimant does not consider that they have been appropriately provided for under the deceased’s estate. Proper maintenance and support is the test, which is a wide and general phrase. So, who can make a claim under the FPA? A spouse or civil union partner of the deceased is at the top of the...

December 14, 2021 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Trial vs. Probationary Periods: What’s the difference?

Trial and probationary periods look very similar and are used for similar reasons but they are fundamentally different. The main differences are set out in this article. Probationary periods - Section 67 of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (“the Act”) provides that a probationary period must be specified in writing in the employment agreement and that the application of the law of unjustified dismissal applies in the situation where an employee is dismissed under the probationary period. In other words, the...

December 6, 2021 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust

The Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust is a registered charity, established to provide a dedicated Rescue Helicopter service to the Hawke’s Bay.  Each year their crew assists in over 300 missions within the region, with over 80% of these missions providing urgent medical assistance at accident scenes or inter-hospital transfers for the critically ill. We are a proud sponsor of such a vital part of our community in order to support their aim to keep this essential service free and...