The Law Lady

Are you confused about the law change for Contractors? Want to learn more about how it all works? Listen to the Law Lady as she explains the new contractor gateway test and how it fits in with the current law.

Disability Support Services want to hear from you about their services. What should they be focused on? How can they be better joined up? What else do you want to tell them about the disability services you receive? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what the consultation is about, and how you can give feedback on these services.

The government have introduced the Disability Support Services Bill with the aims of creating a clear legal foundation and clarifying the employment status of family members caring for their loved ones with disabilities. Listen to the Law Lady to find out the long and difficult legal history that lead to this possible law change, and the concerns people have about what this law will do for people...

There's a new law criminalising stalking. Stalking is a devastating form of abuse. What kinds of things does the new law cover? How many times does it need to happen? And why didn't we have this already? Listen to the Law Lady to find out all the details.

What are broadcasting standards? Who do they apply to, and how do they work? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what media is covered by the Broadcasting Standards Authority and what isn’t after the BSA decided that the website The Platform was covered by the Broadcasting Act.

There are some changes to the amount of money people receive from the 1st of April. But what are they, and who gets these payments? Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the new minimum wage, benefit changes and the fuel crisis payments. She’ll explain who is eligible for the in work tax credit increase and what you might have to do.

Have you received a parking ticket and didn’t think it was right? Not sure how it works? Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the difference between public and private car parking, and what to do if you want to dispute a breach notice you’ve received.

If you couldn’t drive or catch public transport, how would you get around? The government are making changes to the Total mobility scheme, which supports people who can’t otherwise get transport to where they need to go. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what the 6 proposals are, how they will affect people in the scheme and how you can have your say about these changes.

The government have introduced new court orders where there is abuse of the court processes. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what Litigant Abuse orders are, who they apply to, how they work and what happens if you are subject to one.

Have you been hit by the cost of school uniforms? What is the law on school uniforms? Who decides what a school uniform should look like, and do we even have to have one? Plus find out what Tika Tangata the Human Rights Commission has to say about school uniform policies.

EVERY Incorporated Society needs to take actions as a result of the new Incorporated Societies Act. - You will need to re-register your society and update your constitution in line with the new legislation - You have until 5 April 2026. - If you fail to comply your Society will cease to exist. Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the key things you need to do.