EVERY Incorporated Society needs to take actions as a result of the new Incorporated Societies Act.

- You will need to re-register your society and update your constitution in line with the new legislation

- You have until 5 April 2026.

- If you fail to comply your Society will cease to exist.

Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the key things you need to do.

Want a pet and renting? How do you get consent to have one and when can your landlord refuse? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what reasonable grounds to refuse are, and what kind of reasonable conditions your landlord can impose. Plus, what are pet bonds? These changes apply from 1st December to all tenancies.

Accompanying show description: Want a pet and renting? How do you get consent to have one and when can your landlord refuse? Listen to the Law Lady to find out all the ins and outs of pets and tenancy. These changes apply from 1st December to all tenancies.

Accompanying show description: The Supreme Court have ruled that carers of adults with significant disabilities can be homeworkers and may be entitled to more money than they are currently getting. Listen to the show where the Law Lady breaks down the history that got us to this decision and what it means for those caring for a loved one with a disability. Plus a return of the flashback noise!

Have you thought about your care arrangements for Christmas and the holidays? The sooner you organise care, the better things will be for your kids. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what to think about when it comes to sorting out this time of year. Don’t leave it too late to organise a less stressful time for your kids.

Do you want to take time off over Christmas? Do you have to? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what you (and your boss) can and can’t do when it comes to annual leave.

Is there any time you don’t have to wait 2 years to get a divorce? Listen to the Law Lady to find out about the new rules where you have a protection order. This is the biggest change to our divorce law in 40 years and if you have a protection order you need to know what this means. Tune into the Law Lady to find out.

What is a divorce, and how to do you get one? Can you get one by yourself or do you both need to agree? Listen to the Law Lady to find out.

We’re talking about Incorporated Societies. Do you have to reregister by April 2026? What happens if you don't? Listen to the show to find out more.

Te Reo Māori is an official language of Aotearoa/NZ, but what does that actually mean? Can you communicate with the Govt in te reo? And what about Court proceedings? Listen to the Law Lady to find out.