November 2, 2022 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

The ease of COVID sees the removal of the Epidemic Notice

Written by Tayla Westman In March 2020 the Prime Minister issued the Epidemic Notice (“EN”) under section 5 of the Epidemic Preparedness Act 2006 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was designed to allow Government “special powers” in legislation for it to respond swiftly in a rapidly evolving situation. The EN has been in force since that date, and in October 2022 it was announced that the EN would expire on 20 October 2022. For many, the EN may have impacted...

November 2, 2022 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

An overview of Occupation Right Agreements

Purchasing an Occupation Right Agreement (ORA) at a retirement village is a big decision, and it can be a daunting task reviewing all the paperwork that villages are required to provide to you. Set out below is a brief overview of the more salient aspects of life within a retirement village. A retirement village is governed by the Retirement Villages Act 2003 (“the Act”). This Act protects residents and the village by providing a legal framework in respect of financial reporting,...

October 17, 2022 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Welcoming Back the Skilled Migrant Category Visa With Open Arms

Immigration New Zealand continues to take steps to tackle the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on labour shortages in the country. The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), which came into force earlier this year, has seen New Zealand reopen its borders to encourage migrant workers to fill the plethora of vacancies we have seen throughout the job market. The AEWV has so far seen more than 12,000 migrant applicants applying for over 511 different vacancies in New Zealand under the new...