General Release Agreement Template for New Zealand

1. Non-Disparagement: Optional clause preventing parties from making negative statements about each other, typically included in employment-related releases

2. Future Cooperation: Optional section outlining any ongoing obligations or cooperation required between the parties

3. Return of Property: Optional section dealing with the return of any physical or intellectual property, particularly relevant in employment or business relationship contexts

4. Tax Implications: Optional section addressing the tax treatment of any payments made under the agreement

5. Insurance Claims: Optional section dealing with any insurance-related matters or claims, particularly relevant if insurance companies are involved

6. Mutual Release: Optional section where both parties release each other (as opposed to a one-way release)

7. Deed Poll: Optional structure where the release is given by one party only, without requiring acceptance by the released party

1. Schedule 1 - Released Claims: Detailed list or description of specific claims being released

2. Schedule 2 - Payment Terms: Details of any settlement payments, including amounts, timing, and payment methods

3. Schedule 3 - Excluded Claims: List of any specific claims or rights that are explicitly not released by the agreement

4. Appendix A - Related Entities: List of related entities or persons covered by the release

5. Appendix B - Form of Acknowledgment: Template for any required acknowledgments or certificates to be signed by the parties