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.

There is a significant backlog of cases within the Family Court. When the first round of Family Court Associates was appointed, the Attorney-General said there were around “16,000 active cases…

In legal terms, a sunset clause is a condition included in a contract that says if a specified event hasn't ...

Re Tipene [2016] NZHC 3199 was the first case to successfully go through the High Court under the Marine and ...

After a long journey in the High Court, Rakiura Māori were granted customary marine title over islands that they carried ...

The Resource Legislation Amendment Act 2017 has made significant amendments to the Resource Management Act 1991 that largely came into ...

Being able to build Papakāinga on your whenua is a great way for Māori to feel reconnected with their turangawaewae ...

How to make parenting for both parties work after separation. Agree on arrangements and find a lawyer that can represent ...

The Great Kiwi Dream 2022- What do the Government’s new housing policies mean for new home owners and residential property ...

The Ministry of Justice has provided some guidance for managing share care arrangements during COVID-19.In short, the Ministry has confirmed ...

What do employers need to know during the COVID-19 Alert 4 Lockdown? Businesses and employers are facing significant pressures and ...

The purpose of this article about employees’ guide to COVID-19 information is to provide a summary of information regarding employees’ ...

Gender-based honorifics no longer required when female counsel introduce themselves to the Court.For many years, female practitioners have had to ...

COVID-19 Level 4 Lockdown - and the implications on the Sale and purchase of property during COVID, in New Zealand ...

Money laundering is a process that criminals use to ‘clean’ their money that they make from dealing in illegal matters, ...

Is the family court still operating during the COVID-19 lockdown? The New Zealand Courts are considered to be an essential ...

Refugee or protected person status is a legal status as detailed below: A refugee is a person who meets the ...

Employers, employees and unions can apply to the Authority for help with employment problems they have been unable to resolve ...

Learn about Cultural Background & The Care of Children Act 2004, made to address the inequities, institutional racism and unconscious ...

There is a general presumption that a couple’s property will be divided equally between them.  There are exceptions to this ...