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Statutory Obligations When Seeking Refugee Status
Subject to certain statutory obligations under the Immigration Act 2009 ...
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Key Learnings When Dealing With Freehold Māori Land
If owners of Māori land want to sell or gift ...
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S21 Contracting Out Agreements Can Be Tailored
Agreements can be catered to your circumstances – as each ...
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Insights
Tamariki Māori And The Family Court: How Cultural Evidence Can Help Whānau Māori
Learn about Cultural Background & The Care of Children Act 2004, made to address the inequities, institutional racism and unconscious ...
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What Is Anti-Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing
Money laundering is a process that criminals use to ‘clean’ their money that they make from dealing in illegal matters, ...
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Did You Hear About That Muttonbirding Case?
After a long journey in the High Court, Rakiura Māori were granted customary marine title over islands that they carried ...
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FAQs
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. Estate planning is ...
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I am getting a divorce, do I need to update my Will?
If your Will does not reflect your intentions, or if you have separated from or divorced your spouse, you should ...
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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 ...
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