Recurring themes of 2024 - Rebecca McDrury from Community Law Otago takes a look back on the issues that have been keeping then team busy in 2024.

Discharge without conviction - Graeme Scobie provides an overview of the law and procedures around discharges without conviction.

90-Day Trials - Rupert O'Brien provides an overview of employee and employer obligations under 90-day trials.

Family violence - Sally Woods outlines the protections available to individuals and families facing family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Tenants' rights when moving - Jessie Musgrove outlines tenants' rights when moving out.

Assisted dying - Jessie Musgrove outlines New Zealand law and the process around assisted dying.

Challenging a will - Jessie Musgrove outlines the law around challenging a deceased person's estate.

Legal Guardianship - Emily Rich provides and overview of guardianship laws and dispute resolution processes in New Zealand.

Enduring Power of Attorney - Jessie Musgrove

History of ACC - Robbie Flett provides an overview of the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and how it operates in New Zealand.

Wills - Emily Rich provides and overview of wills, how to make one and what happens if you don't have one.

Image-based online abuse - Jessie Musgrove outlines the law around online sharing of intimate images.

Special Visas in cases of Family Violence - Jessie Musgrove outlines the policies and law around special visas in cases of family violence and other vulnerable migrants.

Redundancy - Jessie Musgrove provides an overview of employer obligations in a redundancy process.

Challenging a Will - Emily Rich guides us through the various options for challenging a will under New Zealand law.

The Harassment Act - Jessie Musgrove outlines protections available under the Harassment Act.

Jury trials - Kelsey Sugrue explains New Zealand's jury system and considers potential alternatives to juries

New Zealand Citizenship - Emily Rich outlines the three ways people can obtain New Zealand citizenship.

Police Powers - Manawa Te Ahuru Quinn discusses police powers of search and questioning.

Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Court - Jessie Musgrove introduces on of the alternative approaches in the Criminal Justice system.

Three Strikes Law - Jessie Musgrove outlines the history of New Zealand's three-strikes law, and updates us on how the law works now.

Pro Bono Legal Work - Madeleine

Civil dispute resolution - Kelsey Sugrue walks us through the options for resolving civil disputes, in and out of court.

Fair Trading Act - Emily Rich provides an overview of consumer protections under the Fair Trading Act.

The Rule of Law - Kelsey from Community Law Otago outlines an area of law that is not well understood but is one of the foundations of our legal system.

War Crimes - Emily Rich

Fast-Track Approvals Bill - Amelia Burton gives us an overview of the Government's Fast-Track Approvals Bill, designed to facilitate fast-tracking for consenting processes.

Mediation - Emily Rich outlines the process and potential scenarios where mediation can be useful.

Sentencing in Aotearoa - Bailey Collins outlines sentencing options open to New Zealand judges.

Ending a tenancy where there is violence - Rupert O'Brien

Consumer rights - Alex Cameron discusses legal protections you have when buying goods and services.

Modern Slavery - Oriah Ellis outlines proposals to strengthen legislation to address modern slavery practices.

Restorative Justice - Jessie Musgrove explains restorative justice, an alternative process in the criminal justice system.

Door-to-door Salespeople - Rebecca McDrury guides us through your rights around uninvited direct sales.

Shoplifting - Rebecca McDrury outlines the law dealing with people suspected of shoplifting, and consequences those who are successfully charged.

Tips for Engaging a Lawyer - Rebecca McDrury offers some helpful insights into deciding which lawyer is right for you.

Maintainence - Rebecca McDrury

DNA samples for police - Rebecca McDrury gives an overview of the laws around obtaining and storing DNA samples in criminal investigations

Constructive dismissal - Rebecca McDrury outlines employment law around constructive dismissal.

Alcohol and the Holiday Season - Jo Turner from Community Law Otago reminds us of some of the risk areas around alcohol use during the holiday period.

Legal changes affecting incorporated societies - Caryl O'Connor outlines legal changes affecting organisations in the not-for-profit and charitable sector.

Enduring Power of Attorney - Sally Woods from Community Law Otago discusses what Enduring Powers of Attorney are and why we should all have them.

Who is covered by tenancy law? - Rupert O'Brien discusses the Residential Tenancies Act, who is covered and what happens to those who aren't.

Challenging a Will - Rebecca McDrury leads us through the legal options to challenge a will

Disputes Over Trees - Rebecca McDrury outlines your rights and obligations over disputes with neighbours about trees on a boundary line.

Boundary fences - Rebecca McDrury outlines neighbours' rights and responsibilities around fencing issues.

Data collection and privacy - Grace Wilton discusses the pros and cons of data collection in the digital world.

Financial Support and Disaster Relief - Emily Rich discusses supports available after a natural disaster.

Jury trials - Annabelle Alloo provides an overview of the jury trial system in New Zealand.

Privacy Act - Annabelle Alloo provides an overview of changes to New Zealand's privacy legislation that came into effect in 2020.