AWS Legal

Step-tember 2026 is a wrap

During the past month, over a 2-week period, our team stepped up to the challenge, clocking thousands of kilometres, embracing some friendly competition, and making wellbeing a priority.

Congratulations to our Alex Walking Sensation Team for taking out the Team Championship

and to our individual winners:

1st - Lachie Nicholas - 400,195 steps
2nd - Stefanie McKenzie - 321,302 steps
3rd - Robyn Kitto - 282,671 steps

A huge well done to everyone who participated. Whether you were chasing the leaderboard or simply getting moving each day, every step counted.

When people think about estate planning, they often think of property, investments, or personal belongings. But what about digital assets like airline miles and loyalty reward points?

These can hold real value, yet they're often overlooked when planning for the future.

Keeping a record of your digital assets and considering how they should be managed can make things simpler for those handling your estate. As more of our lives move online, it's another reminder that estate planning is about more than just physical assets.

If it's been a while since you reviewed your Will or estate plan, now could be a good time to make sure it still reflects your wishes.

Leading legal expertise in Invercargill - Waihōpai

Located in the heart of Invercargill, our Invercargill office is home to Southland's largest legal team, bringing together specialists across a wide range of legal areas to support individuals, families, farmers, and businesses.

Whether you're buying your first home, growing a business, planning for the future, navigating employment matters, or seeking advice on a rural or commercial issue, our team is here to provide practical, personalised guidance.

What sets us apart is the breadth of expertise under one roof. With specialists across property, commercial, rural, family, employment, succession, trusts and estates, litigation, and more, we work together to ensure you have access to the right people when you need them.

Ready to speak with a lawyer in Invercargill? Contact us today.
https://www.awslegal.co.nz/locations/invercargill/

Behind every legal matter is a person, a family, or a business looking for clear answers and trusted guidance.

We're committed to building genuine relationships with our clients. We take the time to understand your goals, explain your options in plain language, and provide practical advice you can feel confident acting on.

Whether you're buying a home, growing a business, planning for the future, or navigating life's unexpected challenges, our team is here to help every step of the way.

Property development is about more than building. It's about creating opportunities.

Whether you're planning a commercial development, subdividing land, undertaking a unit title project, or investing in your next development, every project involves a series of important decisions along the way.

At AWS Legal, our Property Development team works alongside developers and property investors on projects of all sizes, from residential subdivisions through to complex commercial and industrial developments. With experience across construction contracts, commercial leasing, regulatory matters, and large-scale developments, we're here to support your project from start to finish.

If you're planning your next development, we'd love to have a conversation.

Thank you for your kind words and for trusting AWS Legal to be part of your business journey.

Whether you're starting something new, expanding, or planning your next move, our Commercial team is here to help.

A fixed price build contract can provide certainty when you're building or renovating, but it doesn't always mean the final cost can never change.

Changes to the scope of work, provisional sums, unforeseen site conditions, weather, or material and labour costs can all affect the overall cost of a project, depending on the terms of the contract.

The key is understanding what is included in the agreed price, what may be subject to change, and how any variations will be managed if they arise.

Whether you're building your dream home, undertaking a renovation, or developing property, having a clear understanding of your contract from the outset can help avoid misunderstandings later on.

If you're entering into a build contract and would like advice on what it could mean for your circumstances, the AWS Legal team is here to help.

Every business is different, but one thing they all have in common is change.

Whether you've expanded your team, moved premises, invested in new equipment, introduced new technology, or simply adapted to changing market conditions, every step forward comes with new opportunities, and often new considerations too.

At AWS Legal, we're proud to support businesses across Southland and Central Otago through every stage of their journey.

If you're buying or selling property, it's worth noting that the standard Agreement for Sale & Purchase has been updated.

While the document may look much the same, a number of changes have been made to reflect evolving laws and modern property transactions. Updates include changes around privacy requirements, finance conditions, building work warranties, unit title properties, GST information, and disclosure requirements for rental properties with pet bonds.

For most people, these updates won't change the overall buying or selling process, but they do highlight the importance of understanding the documents you're signing and how they apply to your circumstances.

If you're buying, selling, or developing property, the AWS Legal Property team is here to help guide you through the process with the latest knowledge.

Celebrating Creativity, Community & WoolOn Creative Fashion Event 2026

AWS Legal Alexandra was proud to sponsor WoolOn 2026, one of NZ's premier wool fashion events showcasing innovation, sustainability, and incredible creative talent.
Our team enjoyed an inspiring evening at the runway show, with Partner Dave having the honour of presenting the AWS Legal Alexandra sponsored award to a talented winner.

We're very excited to celebrate up and coming young talent too, Jo from our Queenstown team had a proud Jojo moment with her granddaughter Ava taking out the Under 13 "Pink Plaster Wool Aid" category with her stunning creation made from pink wool band-aids and recycled wool blankets.
Her award-winning garment is now on display at the museum.
Congratulations Ava.

What a fantastic event for the Alexandra community.