August 2010
Q&A:Mining & Exploration
We talk about the Government's recent decision on the proposed amendments to Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act. What is Schedule 4? Schedule 4 identifies areas of Crown land that have special protection from exploration and mining. Under the...
Read this articleFYI:Employment Law
The Government has announced a number of proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act (ERA) and Holidays Act. Although the changes may positively impact on employers in a number of ways, for the most part they are not as drastic...
Read this articleNews:'Beyond base camp'
The 20 May Budget, is the focus of the prestigious 'Mood of the Boardroom Report 2010' launched at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland today. Business leaders from the Top 200 list, including Simpson Grierson Chairman Kevin Jaffe, were surveyed by...
Read moreOur People:James Winchester
James is a partner in the firm's local government and environment group. His primary area of practice is advising on...
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