The Law Lady

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.

The Law Lady: Annual Leave

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.

11-19
27:39

The Law Lady: Divorce Episode 2

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.

11-05
28:53

The Law Lady: Divorce

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.

10-22
29:29

The Law Lady: Incorporated Societies

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.

10-08
28:49

The Law Lady: Te Reo Māori Legal Rights

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.

09-24
28:16

The Law Lady - Healthy Homes Standards Ep3 - General Exemptions

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.

09-10
29:27

Healthy Homes Standards Pt 2

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.

08-13
28:01

Healthy Homes Standards – Heating Standard

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.

07-30
28:47

The Ombudsman

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

07-02
28:23

Secret Recordings & The Law

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.

06-18
28:15

Who's In Charge?

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.

06-05
19:49

Requesting Records

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.

05-21
28:40

Trial Periods

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

05-14
29:56

Minimum Wage

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

04-10
29:57

The Law Lady 27-03-2025 Making Submissions

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.

03-27
28:03

The Law Lady 13-03-2025 Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday and when employees can refuse to work.

03-13
28:11

The Law Lady 27-02-2025 Right to Repair Bill

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?

02-25
28:36

The Law Lady 13-02-2025 Tenancy

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

02-13
25:43

The Law Lady 30-01-2025 School Start Payment and Extraordinary Care Fund

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

01-29
29:48

The Law Lady 16-01-2025 Consumer Rights - Services

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

01-15
28:29

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