New Zealand Law Society - Property Law Section Webinars
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The PLS runs occasional webinars on topics of interest to property practitioners. These are usually co-hosted with our partners, Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand and Legal Executives New Zealand, or other government departments with whom we have stakeholder relationships.
Upcoming webinars:
26 February 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
Te Uru Rākau - New Zealand Forest Service is presenting a webinar in association with the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa's Property Law Section: understanding pre-1990 forest land with regard to the Climate Change Response Act 2002 and the New Zealand Forestry Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
Register for Understanding pre-1990 Forestry Webinar
This page will be updated as we announce more events for 2025.
Previous webinars:
This webinar was presented by Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand in association with PLS and Rāngai Hāpai Ture o Aotearoa Legal Executives New Zealand (LENZ). Robert Metcalf, Deputy Registrar-General of Land, spoke on the updated Authority and Identity Requirements for E-Dealing Standard and Guideline 2024. The session is aimed at those who are obtaining authority from and confirming the identity of clients, and giving certifications for electronic instruments.
Access A&I Updated Guidelines Webinar
PLS Executive Committee member, Hamish Douch hosts presenters Arti Chand, from Arti Chand Tax Law and Steven Tucker, Property Depreciation Specialist from VALUIT for a one hour webinar on Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) requirements for commercial property transactions and recent changes to depreciation rules.
View Purchase Price Allocation Webinar
PLS Chair, Mark Sherry hosts presenters Michala Beacham, Director NHI Act Implementation and Peter Highton from EQC Toka Tū Ake for a one hour overview of the new Natural Hazards Insurance Act.
Watch the Natural Hazards Insurance Act Webinar
This webinar was hosted by PLS Deputy Chair Kristine King. Join Kathryn Hickling (Principal Legal Counsel (Property) Auckland Council), Kelly Davis (Legal Counsel (Property), Auckland Council) and Nick Wilson (Partner, Simpson Grierson) for a one-hour webinar to inform practitioners who will or may be acting for owners of Category 3 properties about the buy-out process.
Access the webinar on Catergory 3 weather buy-outs
This webinar focused on the new Natural Hazards Portal, released by Toka Tū Ake EQC, which makes it easier for New Zealanders to find information on natural hazard risks in their communities.
Watch the Natural Hazards Portal webinar