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Water Quality in New Zealand: Understanding the Science
22 Mar 12

Maree Baker-Galloway looks at the report. Water Quality in New Zealand Understanding the Science

When is Finance Arranged?
22 Mar 12

In this article, Lesley Brook examines when finance is deemed to be "arranged" by a purchaser. Finance is deemed to be arranged when a suitable offer of finance is available to the purchaser, even if the purchaser has not accepted it, according to a recent ...

Sympathy Strikes? Unlawful?
22 Mar 12

In this article, Lesley Brook examines whether sympathy strikes are unlawful. When employees collectively refuse to carry out the "work in which they are usually employed", that's a strike.  The Ports of Auckland dispute has resulted in employees of other companies collectively refusing to do ...

Managers can be “vulnerable” too
22 Feb 12

In this article, Lesley Brook examines who can be classed as affected employees when a company is sold or restructured. Employment - Managers can be vulnerable too