March 2024
Legislative gap leaves New Zealand exposed to deepfakes
Legislative gap leaves New Zealand exposed to deepfakes. The march of technology means almost anyone can create deepfakes, often
in a matter of minutes.
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Maintenance after the end of a relationship
After separation, one partner may need financial support while they transition to becoming financially independent. Spousal maintenance is separate from child support payments as its focus is on supporting an adult party rather than supporting any children. If a party has made an application for spousal maintenance, they can apply to receive interim maintenance urgently from the other party, to assist them financially in the interim while the final spousal maintenance proceedings are being settled.
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Earthquake-prone buildings: Are you on shaky ground?
The introduction of the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Act 2016 introduced major changes to how earthquake-prone buildings are identified and managed under the Building Act 2004. If you are looking to lease or buy then investigate if the new rules might impact the property you are looking at. If the property does fall under the new rules, then you need to make yourself aware of how this could impact a lease or your investment.
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