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Who gets an asset (with numerous claimants), when a company goes into liquidation? It can come down to who has first priority under the Personal Property Security Register (PPSR).
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Dawson & Associates have been recognised as a Strategic Partner of the YWAM Koha, a 48m vessel that serves as a medical outreach ship in the Pacific helping remote island communities.
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It is with regret that we announce that we are saying goodbye Catherine Mason, a solicitor with Dawson & Associates.
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While Councils and their organisations have no obligation to provide moorings in and of themselves, there are some obligations that are important to be aware of.
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A lawyer can only be excluded from acting as counsel where it is not in the interest of justice, or there are reasonable grounds to believe they will not be able to exercise their professional obligations and duties; otherwise, it is up to the lawyer to identify this and decline to act.
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The Deepwater Group made a presentation at the New Zealand Seafood Conference held in August 2022, setting some of the facts straight about New Zealand’s bottom fisheries. Read more …
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The Ministry of Transport is seeking to update and modernise the MTA, and although the first round of submissions have closed, the NZ Marine Transport Association is seeking comments from industry.
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Maritime NZ is talking to industry stakeholders and have an email address for enquiries and input to assist the smooth opening of the maritime border in readiness for 1 August.
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New Zealand’s border, including the maritime border, will fully reopen from the end of July.
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The Fisheries Amendment Bill has been introduced to Parliament, to amend the Fisheries Act 1996, and has a number of proposed changes.
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Marine Protection Rules Part 199: Prevention of air pollution from ships is soon to be in effect. These rules apply to both domestic and international voyaging ships and apply to different types of ships and boats in different ways.
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Maritime New Zealand’s change for online vessel exemption applications is hoped to speed up processing time and make it easier to include crew details.
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The New Zealand Government has imposed a range of sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a guidance has been released explaining what ships and aircraft are restricted from entering New Zealand, and more.
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The principles laid down in the King Salmon case are at the forefront of ongoing litigation between Port Otago Ltd and the Environmental Defence Society.
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Private yachts on C4G/Temporary Import Entry (TIE) will have their TIEs extended to 30 June 2023.
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An amendment to the Maritime Border Order sees the isolation or quarantine period for those who arrive in New Zealand on board a ship lowered from 10 days to 7 days.
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MNZ v Tauranga Fishing Charters Limited - Tauranga District Court decision on 4 February 2022.
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Listen to the Radio Active interview with Jeremy Ward of East by West Ferries about their new electric passenger ferry Ika Rere.
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BIMCO has published a new model clause to address force majeure events occurring under contracts used in the shipping industry.
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Our office will be closed for Christmas from midday on Friday 24th December and will reopen on Monday 17th January 2022.
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