Welcome we have upgraded our Blog

Welcome to the upgraded PGL blog.

We want this to be a forum for some positive observations and comments rather than too much of the grizzles and gripes.

What are the issues that really concern you? What tends to get you more excited than anything else? (be polite…).

Let me start the ball rolling. One of the things that really annoys me is the lack of respect for other people that we see exhibited today. So many people are running around so busy and so out of control that all they seem to do is bark out “orders” to other folk who are simply trying to do their best. They don’t take the time to properly consider things or to stop and see that they are in fact their own worst enemies. I am sure you all know the type. What do you think? Do you think that we have lost a lot of basic respect for one another?

Frustrated mother working on a laptop while talking to her daughter indoors.

Unjustified Dismissal: When Getting the Process Wrong can be Costly

Unjustified dismissal claims remain one of the most common types of personal grievances in New Zealand. While many employers understand the need for a valid reason to dismiss an employee, it is often the process, rather than the reason itself, that determines whether a dismissal is lawful. Two common scenarios help illustrate how things can

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Stunning view of Auckland cityscape with Sky Tower and lush hills under a clear sky.

Can Trustees be Personally Liable to Beneficiaries? A Practical Example

Trusts are widely used in New Zealand to hold property and manage family wealth. However, a common misunderstanding is that trustees are protected from personal liability simply because they act in that role. In reality, trustees can be held personally accountable – including to the beneficiaries of the trust. A simple example helps illustrate how

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Merry Christmas

We close for Xmas at 5pm 19th December and reopen on 19th January with some staff back 12th January.

Compliments of the season to you also and we hope you enjoy a relaxing break.