Reform of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986
February 19, 2020
About the Reforms
The reforms:*improve tenants’ security and stability while protecting landlords’ interests*ensure the law appropriately balances the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords and helps renters feel at home*modernise the legislation so it can respond to the cha...
What do you think about the criminal justice system?
November 21, 2019
Share your opinion on the criminal justice system.Click on the link below to share your thoughts.https://yoursay.safeandeffectivejustice.govt.nz/safe-and-effective-justice...
Chief District Court Judge Appointment
September 27, 2019
Judge Taumaunu Appointment
His Honour Judge Heemi Taumaunu’s appointment as Chief District Court Judge comes at a critical time for New Zealand’s justice system, according to Community Law Centres o Aotearoa(CLCA).
“We welcome this appointment at a time when improved access to justice is despera...
30 Minute Will discussion with Tompkins Wake
September 4, 2019
30 Minute free Will discussion and a free 'Create your Will' web tool.
Tompkins Wake is offering a free no-obligation 30-minute Will discussion during the month of September. To arrange this, contact Scott Ratuki via scott.ratuki@tompkinswake.co.nz or 07 838 6002.
Or try out Tompkins Wake’s new ‘Create your free Will’ web tool. Just go to...
Protection Against Loan Sharks
September 4, 2019
New lending rules to protect consumers from loan sharks
“We know that many consumers are trapped in a cycle of debt, causing extreme hardship – and often, intergenerational poverty – for them and their families. This is an unacceptable situation and the Government is taking action to address it,” said the Minister of Comm...
Protection for Tenants
August 27, 2019
Law Changes
New law changes protects tenants living in converted garages, sleep-outs, warehouses and industrial buildings. This means the Landlord must make sure these buildings can legally be lived in and follow with the law regarding insulation and heating.Other law changes incl...
Privacy Law Changes
August 23, 2019
Get ready for upcoming privacy law changes. The Privacy Bill is making its way through Parliament and will most likely become law before the end of 2019.
Changes to the Privacy Act are coming. Follow the link below to know more about what to do if you collect, store or ...
Debt Collection
July 3, 2019
If your bills or loans are not paid on time, the business you borrowed money from or bought goods or services from might ask a debt collector to collect the money from you.https://comcom.govt.nz/consumers/dealing-with-typical-situations/debt-collection
Where can I find help?...
NZ Law changes from 1 July 2019
July 1, 2019
- More protections from family violence- Changes to Oranga Tamariki Leglislation and - Establishment of a new Transitional Support Service- No more single-use plastic bags- All Kiwi rentals should be well insulated- 17-year-olds will be included in the youth justice sys...
Better Funding Needed for Community Law
June 27, 2019
Today’s Post-Budget announcement extending last year’s interim funding boost to Community Law services is the second step in honouring the Coalition Government Agreement to increase funding to Community Law.
“The final step is yet to come,” says Community Law Centres...
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