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Merry Christmas from TODD & WALKER Law, see our office opening hours and contacts over the break.
TODD & WALKER Law has appointed Ben King as its first Wānaka-based partner.
TODD & WALKER Law have teamed up with EASI NZ, Central Youth and Ignite Wanaka.
Enduring Powers of Attorney, what are they are why do you need one?
Leaving a relationship can be overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where
At TODD & WALKER Law we are committed to helping local businesses navigate t
In the mid-1950s, developers keen to work around subdivision regulations and a
A Contracting Out Agreement, also known as a pre-nup, is a written agreement tha
Wanaka Primary Schools fabulous cookbook “Bite” launched on Friday 29 Octob
The Government is proposing changes to the bright-line property rules relating t
Attention First Home Buyers - New assistance announced
Are you a first home buy
Do you have children from a previous relationship? Have you made sure that you h
If you die without a Will, dying intestate, who receives your estate varies depe
Our Queenstown and Wanaka offices are open again under Level 2 from tomorrow, We
Spring is upon us and despite the remaining uncertainty of when we will see lock
You might think you’re too young to have a Will, it’s something for older pe
Finished those pesky jobs around the house already this lockdown and wondering
Updated 23 August 2021For businesses who have been adversely affected by the Gov
Is your business ready? From 24 July 2021, employees will be entitled to ten day
With house prices steadily rising, it is becoming more common for first home pur
As part of a major housing announcement today, the Government announced the brig
Yesterday the Valuer General deferred the revaluation of Queenstown Lakes Distr
The Pfiser-BioNTECH COVID-19 vaccine was provisionally approved in New Zealand o
It is important to take advice about all aspects of buying and selling a busine
The Trusts Act 2019 has been enacted and comes into force on 30 January 2021.
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WHY SHOULD CLIENTS OBTAIN A LAND INFORMATION MEMORANDUM (LIM) FROM THEIR LOCAL C
TODD & WALKER Law are very proud to post our congratulations to Principal M
Privacy laws apply to every organisation and governs how individuals and busines
An invitation by your employer to a disciplinary meeting can be a daunting pros
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) is a legal document that will enable others
If so, it is now time for you to review your trust in light of new legislation.
Today, 24 July 2020, the Minister for Housing and Urban Development announced a
The TODD & WALKER Law Resource Management team has received three successful
With the disruptions caused by COVID-19, many businesses have been pulling out t
Employers in New Zealand need to brace for further changes as the Employment Rel
Business Debt HibernationThe Business Debt Hibernation Scheme is a new Governmen
Amendments to the Overseas Investment Act (Act) (often referred to as the Phase
At TODD & WALKER Law we have been so impressed by the amazing products and s
The Minister for the Environment has proposed a special legislation to support t
One of our new Principals, Peter Sygrove, with his daughter Sage, introduces him
COVID-19 will undoubtedly have had a significant impact on businesses in the Que
TODD & WALKER Law are proud to offer services that are registered with the M
Louise Denton, one of our new Principals, has been embracing the Level 4 lockdow
The Government introduced urgent legislation on Monday 23 March, placing a freez
We have a very exciting announcement at TODD & WALKER LawTODD & WALKER L
During the Level 4 lockdown period, a state of emergency has been declared, and
Should directors of companies be protected to enable a company to be able to tra
With the rapidly changing impact of COVID-19 and the associated government respo
The Christchurch District Court has finally tackled the age-old question of what
A statutory demand is a means by which a creditor gives notice to a debtor compa
A timely reminder to ensure all purchasers are compliant with the Overseas Inves
Bachcare has been fined $117,000 for misleading consumers. The holiday rental ma
It is common for parents to help their children into the property market by gift
The Government’s proposal to introduce new requirements under the Residential
Following a consultation process earlier this year, Associate Finance Minister D
Canterbury Regional Council v Dewhirst Land Company Ltd A Canterbury farmer, Mr
TODD & WALKER Law are now located on Level 2 of the stunning new Craigs Inve
Direct Referral of Resource Consent Applications to the Environment CourtThe ove
Recently, we have noticed an increase in charges for “drug driving”. This of
Having a will is an important way to ensure that your assets, including any Kiwi
Disqualifications are mandatory with excess breath/blood alcohol, dangerous/reck
Todd & Walker Law is pleased to announce the promotion of two new Senior Ass
Recent and upcoming changes to employment law mean you need to review your emplo
Is it your first time in the Queenstown District Court?We always recommend that
The Overseas Investment Amendment Regulations 2018, which came into force in Oct
The Independent Commissioners appointed by the Queenstown Lakes District Council
The importance of having your employees on the correct contracts and knowing the
The Queenstown Lakes District Council Proposed District Plan is in the final sta
The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2018 was passed on 5 December 2018 and co
Drink driving and the recent "Alcohol interlock" legislation update:The Alcohol
Separation and Relationship PropertyWhen we have clients, who are uneasy about h
As of 1 April 2019, The Domestic Violence – Victims Protection Bill will impos
We note there has been new releases from Shotover Country and Hanley's Farm thi
Land Information New Zealand has started to release the new consent forms for th
The signing stage is one of the most vital steps in the process of creating a va
Purchasing a home is one of the most important things you will do in your life.
Selling your home can be both exciting and stressful. TODD & WALKER Law ha
The Overseas Investment Amendment Act 2018 has now received Royal Assent and wi
It has been reported that in New Zealand there are between 300,000 and 500,000 f
Hanley’s Farm (the “development”) is located on a 3-kilometre stretch of l
The Overseas Investment Amendment Bill has now passed its third reading.The Bill
The Overseas Investment Amendment Bill is currently going through the Committee
The Queenstown Lakes District Council (Council) as part of its Proposed Distri
Client Due Diligence - Why we need information from youFrom 1 July 2018, TODD &a
The Finance and Expenditure Select Committee presented its report on the Oversea
TODD & WALKER Law are proud to acknowledge we have adopted the Gender Equita
Alexis Apartments (the “Development”) is a proposed unit title development l
In assessing applications for resource consent the Council often delegates autho
In the recent Supreme Court ruling in Horsfall v Potter, the Court looked at the
As the construction industry continues to boom in Queenstown, it is important th
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Frankton, Queenstown Office
Level 2 Craigs Investment Partners House
5 Mile Centre
36 Grant Road
Queenstown 9371
New Zealand
Wanaka Office
78 Ardmore Street
Wanaka 9305
Contact us
PO Box 124
Queenstown 9348
New Zealand
Phone: +64 (3) 441 2743
Fax: +64 (3) 441 2976
Email: [email protected]