This is an exciting next phase in the Hogan Gully Farm golf resort development. We are very proud to have our specialist Projects and Resource Management teams collaborating on this project, on what will be a fantastic addition to our region, and we are looking forward to working with the Hogan Gully Farm team during construction and development over the next few years. https://lnkd.in/gjzv_VqN
TODD & WALKER Law
Legal Services
Queenstown, Otago 1,056 followers
One of Otago & Southland's leading law firms offering experienced, valued, pragmatic legal advice.
About us
TODD & WALKER Law is one of Otago / Southland’s leading all service law firms.The firm's experienced legal team of Lawyers and Legal Executives have many close connections to Southland and Otago and the firm’s reputation extends throughout New Zealand. Known for providing independent, valued, cost effective and pragmatic legal advice to its local, national and international clientele TODD & WALKER Law constantly strives to provide high levels of service and prompt communication with clients. We comprise a highly-experienced team of legal staff and a reputable network of specialists and experts we can refer matters requiring particular expertise. The firm specialises in: Property Law Criminal Defence Corporate and Commercial Law Family Law Resource Management and Local Government Law Civil Litigation Employment and Health and Safety Law Private Practice and Estate Planning With offices in Queenstown and Wanaka, TODD & WALKER Law is ready to meet with you today to help you solve your legal problems and meet your legal requirements. TODD & WALKER Law has quickly become known for its use of advanced client management and information systems, which are of huge benefit to clients and fellow advisers alike. The firm has rapidly built up a network of experts in all legal fields to whom it can refer clients, depending on the matter in question.
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https://www.toddandwalker.com/
External link for TODD & WALKER Law
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Queenstown, Otago
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- Property , Business, Resource Management, Environment , Criminal, Estates & Trust, Local Government , General Practices, employment, family, criminal defence, law, legal, solicitors, Notary public, corporate, commerical, and residential property
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Level 3, 36 Shotover Street
Queenstown 9300
Queenstown, Otago 9300, NZ
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78 Ardmore St
Wanaka, Otago 9305, NZ
Employees at TODD & WALKER Law
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We are committed to providing a great service for our clients and it was a pleasure to receive such a fantastic testimonial for our Resource Management Senior Associate, Rosie Hill. Read more about Rosie's expertise here: https://lnkd.in/giPnjDKz
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A great summary on recent Immigration New Zealand updates from our immigration expert Hetish Lochan.
Recent updates from Immigration New Zealand highlight several significant policy changes. Short-term Exemptions to AEWV Skills Requirements As of September 8, 2024, roles in meat and seafood processing, tourism, hospitality, and care sectors can temporarily bypass the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) minimum skill requirements. This measure is designed to mitigate immediate labor shortages while broader AEWV reforms are under review. The exemptions apply to specific roles and visa conditions, such as existing visa holders applying for the same role or under specific sector agreements however, employers must still adhere to Job Check requirements. Migrant School Leaver Work Rights Starting October 1, 2024, new work rights rules will allow eligible migrant school leavers (aged 17-24) awaiting family residence visa decisions to work part-time—up to 20 hours per week during school terms and 40 hours during breaks. This change aligns their work rights with local students, providing more flexibility during the transition from education to employment. New Temporary Visa for Seasonal Workers A new Specific Purpose Work Visa category has been introduced for seasonal roles, such as harvesting and ski instructing, valid for up to 9 months for work starting before May 31, 2025. Employers must be accredited, provide proof of advertising and offer a minimum wage of NZD$29.66 per hour, with applications to be submitted by March 31, 2025 at the latest. These changes, particularly to the work visa schemes, may help alleviate issues being faced since the major AEWV amendments in April this year, including bypassing lengthy processing timeframes. For any queries on the details or legal guidance, feel free to reach out.
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Team Member Profile - Meet Rachel Kuklinski, one of our newer members of the team, Rachel joined the firm as an Associate in our property and commercial teams. Rachel works across both our Wanaka and Queenstown offices. She regularly advises clients on residential and commercial property sale and purchase transactions, license to occupy and occupation right agreements, build contract reviews and refinancing. Rachel also advises on asset planning and protection and helps clients to navigate the intricacies of relationship property and estate planning, including advising on trusts, wills and enduring powers of attorneys. Read Rachel’s full profile below or contact Rachel on [email protected] https://lnkd.in/gKRNChgS
Rachel Kuklinski
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The Queenstown Lakes District Council will shortly be notifying a variation to its proposed district plan, to introduce landscape schedules for one Outstanding Natural Feature (ONF) and 12 Rural Character Landscapes (RCL) in the Upper Clutha area. While this was planned to occur on 18 July 2024, an error in the mapping means notification has been delayed and the feedback period reopened. These landscape schedules include descriptions of landscape values and capacity for particular areas, and will be used to assist in evaluating the appropriateness or otherwise of future resource consent and plan change applications. Get in touch with our specialist resource management team to understand more about how the landscape schedules might affect you, or to learn about the upcoming submission process. Contact us on 03 441 2743 or [email protected]. Find out more on our full article linked.
Upper Clutha Landscape Schedules - QLDC variation to its PDP
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Important changes effective, 1 July 2024, may affect you as a seller or buyer of a residential property. New debt to income (DTI) rules limit how much a buyer can borrow from a bank to purchase a property, compared to their income. When completing your financial due diligence ahead of purchasing a property, it is important to determine your lending capacity as these new rules may directly influence your ability to purchase property. The bright-line property rule is also changing. Under the new rule, properties sold on or after 1 July 2024 will only have to pay tax on any profit made if they are sold within the first two years of ownership, rather than the previous five and ten year periods. Exemptions to the bright-line continue to apply. Read our full article prepared by our expert property team to understand what these changes may mean for you.
1 July 2024 Property Changes – how this might affect you as a buyer or seller
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Immigration Alert - Key Changes to Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Scheme The New Zealand Government has announced significant changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme, specifically affecting visa support for partners and dependent children of visa holders. Effective today, 26 June 2024, these modifications reflect a broader shift in immigration policy aimed at streamlining the visa process and ensuring alignment with previous visa settings. Our immigration expert Hetish Lochan has summarised these key changes in detail in the Immigration Alert linked below. https://lnkd.in/g8UWvheE
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We are very excited to welcome Gemma Beckman-Cross back to the office following her parental leave break. Gemma is one of the firm’s Senior Associates in the property and commercial team. She specialises in all aspects of commercial law. Gemma is highly experienced in providing advice on business start-ups, buying and selling businesses (through asset or share sales), structuring commercial arrangements (including drafting shareholder agreements and company constitutions), intellectual property, licensing and franchising agreements, contracts for services or supply, banking and financing, agri-business and commercial leases. Gemma will be working in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and is looking forward to catching up with clients again. If you need to get hold of Gemma she can be contacted on [email protected] or 022 517 2558. Bio: https://lnkd.in/ge9_x7fB
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