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With great knowledge comes great power and responsibility. We aim to demystify legal jargon and ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities so that you can protect what is important to you. Learn from the best law practitioners in Aotearoa through our Academy.

Tips & Advice

Tips & Advice
Statutory Obligations When Seeking Refugee Status
Statutory Obligations When Seeking Refugee Status

Statutory Obligations When Seeking Refugee Status. Know the law in New Zealand requires that a person must first be recognised as a Refugee.

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Key Learnings When Dealing With Freehold Māori Land
Key Learnings When Dealing With Freehold Māori Land

Key learnings in dealing with Freehold Māori land. Essential things you need to know, and what to do to deal with Māori Land.

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S21 Contracting Out Agreements Can Be Tailored
S21 Contracting Out Agreements Can Be Tailored

Agreements can be catered to your circumstances – as each relationship is different, so is each Agreement, to fit your need.

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Insights

Articles
CLIMATE JUSTICE: iCJ LANDMARK DECISION
CLIMATE JUSTICE: iCJ LANDMARK DECISION

A landmark opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) (‘the Court’) was delivered in late July, in relation to obligations of states in respect of climate change. The Advisory Opinion was sought by…

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The Select Committee Submission Process: How to Influence Law-Making in Aotearoa New zealand
The Select Committee Submission Process: How to Influence Law-Making in Aotearoa New zealand

The Select Committee submission process is one of the most powerful ways for everyday New Zealanders to influence the laws that govern their lives. By engaging in this process, you can help directly shape the future of Aotearoa New Zealand’s laws and policies.

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Supreme Court: Edwards Decision
Supreme Court: Edwards Decision

Toni Talamaivao, one of our MACA solicitors, prepared this video explaining what the recent Edwards decision means, how it impacts applicants and generally, Māori rights under the legislation.

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FAQs

FAQs
What is the purpose of the Internal Protection Alternative?

The Internal Protection Alternative is a common law principle which has been applied to cases over time and has been developed in recent decades by countries to explain the limits of their legal obligations more carefully under the Convention.

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I want to protect my assets – what can I do?

We can help you structure your asset ownership to help ensure that you retain maximum benefit.  This may include setting up a Trust, entering into an agreement with the other party, a new Will.  Whatever stage you’re at in your life – whether starting out or starting again after a divorce, we can help you.

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What is the difference between a will and estate planning?

A Will is a binding document setting out how you want your assets distributed after your death. 

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