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Negotiation Tips in Mediation
Negotiation is a crucial component of any mediation process, whether it involves resolving a commercial dispute, a business...
Time for completion
Any undertaking to perform construction work must come with a time for such work to be completed. This obligation could be...
Unapproved variations
What is a contractor’s entitlement to payment for variations if there is a dispute as to whether consent for particular...
5 Tips for Resolving Shareholder Disputes in New Zealand
Shareholder disputes can arise for a variety of reasons, but one common cause is someone feels entitled to be paid more than...
Case Study – How we Negotiated Away $558,000 in IRD Debt
Original tax debt can quickly get out of control with the accruing interest and penalty fees. This may result in the debtor...
How to negotiate with Inland Revenue
Negotiating with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) in New Zealand can be a daunting task, especially if you are not...
Dispute resolution in Construction
“Dispute” has a broad definition in the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA): “a dispute or difference that arises under a...
Consequences of Delayed Construction
If the contractor is unable to achieve completion within the contractually agreed time for completion (or if the contract...
The building contract
The starting point of any construction project is the building contract. In some situations, no special formalities are...
Are you taking advantage of the payment claim/payment schedule regime?
The Construction Contracts Act 2002 (the Act) codified a process for claiming and certifying payments under construction...
What should I do if I receive a payment claim?
If you have received a payment claim, you must respond with a payment schedule within the prescribed timeframe or pay. If...
Variations
A contractor is not required to complete extra work and cannot expect payment for completing extra work that has not been...