Taylor Shaw Barristers and Solicitors

14/09/2026

The Holidays Act is changing — and employers should start preparing now.

The new Employment Leave Act 2026 is coming into effect on 8 August 2028, bringing some major changes to the way annual leave, sick leave, public holidays and other leave entitlements are calculated and paid. We’ve broken down the key changes — and what employers should be thinking about now - in our article below.

The Government had signalled that they intended to overhaul the Holidays Act 2003 because the current framework was too complex, and employers were frequently miscalculating employee’s entitlements. These errors had resulted in some employees not receiving what were owed, and employers are now nee...

23/05/2023

If you are currently considering renovating your home, you should get in touch with your bank and see what finance options are available, as many banks are providing loans at low interest rates for energy efficient renovations.

Our property team provide more information on what type of renovations qualify below.

https://taylorshaw.co.nz/energy-efficient-home-loan-schemes/

28/04/2023

First home buyers now have several government products to consider when trying to get into their first home.

Navigating what options you are eligible for and which suits you best isn’t always easy. Our team considers Kāinga Ora’s different products below so you can better understand the options available to you.

https://taylorshaw.co.nz/first-home-buyers-kainga-ora-first-home-partner-vs-first-home-loan-vs-first-home-grant/

03/08/2022

Although the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 was passed into law on 5 April 2022, many of its provisions will not take effect for some time. The Incorporated Societies Act 1908 will still apply to existing and new societies until at least October 2023 and possibly even into early 2026.

If you want to know how to get ready for those incoming changes, our team has prepared a brief article to explain what is happening and what you can be doing if you’re involved in running an incorporated society.

https://www.taylorshaw.co.nz/news/law-changes-for-incorporated-societies-are-you-up-with-the-play/

06/07/2022

Many homeowners who settled their insurance claims with Southern Response following the 2010/2011 earthquakes are now eligible for further cash payments from Southern Response. Below, our team discusses who is eligible for a further payment and what they should do.

https://www.taylorshaw.co.nz/news/southern-response-compensatory-payments-are-you-entitled/

16/06/2022

Losing a friend or family member can be one of the most difficult times a person goes through in their life, and this difficulty is only exacerbated when they don't know what the next steps are in managing that person's estate.

Below, our Property and Estate Team provides an overview of what you can expect if a loved one passes away with or without a will.

https://www.taylorshaw.co.nz/news/someone-i-love-has-died-what-do-i-do-next/

30/05/2022

With many choosing to live in retirement villages these days, it is important to understand Occupation Rights Agreements and what the critical aspects are of these agreements.

Anna O’Callaghan from our office sits down with Paul Lawrence from Senior Move Managers to discuss what aspects of the ORA are the most important.

24/05/2022

UC Women in Law and Taylor Shaw are excited to announce Speed Mentoring 2022!

This event is an opportunity to rotate around guest speakers to hear about how they got where they are now, receive advice and ask questions.

Come along on the evening of Wednesday 25th May, we will have some nibbles on offer too.

Register for a FREE ticket on Eventbrite to attend, we look forward to seeing you there. You don’t have to be a UCWIL member, open to all students who are interested. All details are in the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/events/592596015255103?ref=newsfeed

20/04/2022

Whether you are an employee looking to buy into the company you work for, or you are a company founder looking to sell shares to an employee, it is important to consider the effect of the restraints of trade in the shareholders’ agreement.

In this article, our Commercial Team discusses the effect of restraints of trade and identify some often-overlooked fishhooks to be aware of.

https://www.taylorshaw.co.nz/news/restraints-of-trade-in-shareholders-agreements/

05/04/2022

Are you buying or selling a property in 2022 and unsure how COVID self-isolation requirements could affect your settlement?

In this article, our team discusses what COVID considerations need to be made when preparing a sale and purchase agreement, to ensure you don’t get caught out on settlement day by a self-isolation requirement.

https://www.taylorshaw.co.nz/news/covid-19-self-isolation-and-property-settlements/