The Law Lady

We’re talking about Incorporated Societies. Do you have to reregister by April 2026? What happens if you don't? Listen to the show to find out more.

Te Reo Māori is an official language of Aotearoa/NZ, but what does that actually mean? Can you communicate with the Govt in te reo? And what about Court proceedings? Listen to the Law Lady to find out.

From 1 July all rental homes in NZ have to comply with the Healthy Homes Standards. Find out when exemptions apply and what you can do if you don’t think your rental property meets these standards.

Angela Solomons from Taranaki Community Law presents this informative legal show. A new topic covered every fortnight with advice as to where you can go to get the best help you need. From 1 July all rental homes in NZ have to comply with the Healthy Homes Standards. Find out what these are, and who is responsible for making sure your home meets them. This episode is part two.

From 1 July all rental homes in NZ have to comply with the Healthy Homes Standards. Find out what these are, and who is responsible for making sure your home meets them.

Find out what the Ombudsman does, and how they can help with 4,000 government and school agencies.

Angela Solomons from Taranaki Community Law presents this informative legal show. A new topic covered every fortnight with advice as to where you can go to get the best help you need.

Angela Solomons from Taranaki Community Law presents this informative legal show. A new topic covered every fortnight with advice as to where you can go to get the best help you need.

Angela Solomons from Taranaki Community Law presents this informative legal show. A new topic covered every fortnight with advice as to where you can go to get the best help you need.

What is a 'trial period'? When are they valid and does it have to be explained?

The minimum wage has increased to $23.50. Find out the ins and outs of the minimum wage.

Angela Solomons from Taranaki Community Law presents this informative legal show. In this week's episode Angela explains what submissions are and how to make them.

Should we have the right to repair consumer goods? What does the Consumer Guarantees Right to Repair Bill say, and how does the process of becoming law work?

Angela discusses the recent changes to the Tenancy Act, which came into effect on 30 January 2025

Who can receive the School Start Payment and Extraordinary Care Fund, and how do you go about applying for these?

What are your rights as a consumer when you receive a service? Find out about the Consumer Guarantees Act.

What are your consumer rights when you purchase something? Find out about the Consumer Guarantees Act.

What are your consumer rights when you purchase something? Find out about the Consumer Guarantees Act

Does Santa have to obey the law? And, which laws, if any, affect how he operates? It's all a bit more complicated than you might think.

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Recommendations by the Royal Commission for the present and future care systems. "The findings call for a complete overhaul of Aotearoa New Zealand's state and faith-based care systems

Angela unpacks some of the factors that led to abuse, including undervaluing the workforce, a lack of accountability, and dehumanisation. We also look at the recommendations made for redressing past wrongs.

Reports from Martin Jenkins and DoT cover data that attempt to get some idea of the prevelance of abuse in State & Faith based care settings. Listener discretion is advised as types of abuse are mentioned.

Content Warning - This episode talks about various types of abuse suffered by some people in state care in some detail - listener discretion is advised

What are the demographics of survivors of state and faith best abuse in this case? Where did the abuse and neglect take place?