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Angela Solomons is known as The Law Lady and she presents this informative legal show. A new topic is covered every fortnight with advice as to where you can go to get the best help you need.
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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.
Want a pet and renting? How do you get consent to have one and when can your landlord refuse? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what reasonable grounds to refuse are, and what kind of reasonable conditions your landlord can impose. Plus, what are pet bonds? These changes apply from 1st December to all tenancies.
Accompanying show description: Want a pet and renting? How do you get consent to have one and when can your landlord refuse? Listen to the Law Lady to find out all the ins and outs of pets and tenancy. These changes apply from 1st December to all tenancies.
Accompanying show description: The Supreme Court have ruled that carers of adults with significant disabilities can be homeworkers and may be entitled to more money than they are currently getting. Listen to the show where the Law Lady breaks down the history that got us to this decision and what it means for those caring for a loved one with a disability. Plus a return of the flashback noise!
Have you thought about your care arrangements for Christmas and the holidays? The sooner you organise care, the better things will be for your kids. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what to think about when it comes to sorting out this time of year. Don’t leave it too late to organise a less stressful time for your kids.
Do you want to take time off over Christmas? Do you have to? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what you (and your boss) can and can’t do when it comes to annual leave.
Is there any time you don’t have to wait 2 years to get a divorce? Listen to the Law Lady to find out about the new rules where you have a protection order. This is the biggest change to our divorce law in 40 years and if you have a protection order you need to know what this means. Tune into the Law Lady to find out.
What is a divorce, and how to do you get one? Can you get one by yourself or do you both need to agree? Listen to the Law Lady to find out.
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.
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