by Isabelle Pou | Mar 18, 2024 | Articles
An opinion piece by Isabelle Pou He pai ake te iti i te kore. A little is better than none. On 7 February 2024, the Supreme Court allowed the appeal of Matua Mike Smith, a prominent rangatira and kaumātua of Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Kahu, who claims that Fonterra, Genesis...
by Alisha Castle | Jul 25, 2022 | Testimonials, Who We Help
They went beyond the call of duty to be helpful. I thoroughly recommend them. D...
by Lucy Tothill | Jul 5, 2022 | Articles, Events, Lucy Tothill, News, Refugee & Immigration, Services
On 25 March 2022, the Legalwise Immigration Law Summit was held in Auckland. Joining leading specialists to discuss immigration priorities, policies and practices, Dixon & Co Lawyer’s Lucy Tothill presented a seminar at the summit, titled ‘Running a Refugee Case...
by Stephanie Havea | Jul 4, 2022 | Amy Chesnutt, Property Law, Services, Stephanie Havea, Testimonials, Who We Help
Had an amazing experience with the team at Dixon & Co Lawyers! As a first-time home buyer, we found the whole experience super easy and we were well looked after! Thank you so much for your awesome communication and professionalism. We reside outside of Auckland...
by Stephanie Havea | Jul 4, 2022 | Property Law, Services, Stephanie Havea, Testimonials, Who We Help
Good experience! Made buying my first home seamless and easy. Would recommend. M Dunckley PROPERTY PURCHASE service Property Law We can help you through the lifecycle of property ownership. From buying and selling property, to completing loan arrangements, forming...
by Stephanie Havea | Jul 4, 2022 | Property Law, Services, Stephanie Havea, Testimonials, Who We Help
Recently purchased a property and enlisted Dixon & Co Lawyers to handle the legal side of things. As the purchase was not through the proper channels, the staff at Dixon made sure all my bases were covered and even mentioned things I had not even realized might be...
by Rose Gallon | Jul 4, 2022 | Alisha Castle, Amy Chesnutt, Articles, Post, Rose Gallon
A common question we are asked is what can be done if, during the course of litigation, the other party has made false allegations or untrue statements about our client’s character. A common follow-up question is – can I sue them for defamation? Defamation is an area...
by Amy Chesnutt | Jul 4, 2022 | Alisha Castle, Amy Chesnutt, Articles, Mihikeita Tibble, Post
In May 2022, Dixon & Co Lawyers appeared in the High Court appeal before Cull J about the care arrangements for ‘Moana’, a young Māori girl placed in the care of non-kin Pākeha caregivers by Oranga Tamariki. In the Family Court decision, released in September...
by Stephanie Havea | Jun 29, 2022 | Academy, Articles, Post, Property Law, Services, Stephanie Havea, Tutorials
There are two ways Kiwsaver can help first-home buyers: The Kiwsaver First Home Withdrawal and The Kiwsaver First Home Grant. Buy Your New Home With Kiwsaver By Applying For The Kiwsaver First Home Withdrawal You must be in Kiwi-Saver for at least 3 years before you...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 13, 2022 | Estate Planning, FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Trusts
A Will is a binding document setting out how you want your assets distributed after your death. Estate planning is the broad term to describe how a person plans for the future administration of the assets they have acquired when they die. Estate planning includes a...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 13, 2022 | Estate Planning, FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Relationship Property
If your Will does not reflect your intentions, or if you have separated from or divorced your spouse, you should update it. If you are not divorced, and your spouse is provided for in your Will, separation does not terminate your spouses’...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 13, 2022 | FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Trusts
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...