With a sense of humour and no-nonsense approach, Angela Solomons, known as The Law Lady, manages to de-mystify the legal issues around buying into a retirement village, noisy neighbours, immigration, divorce, buying a house, surviving a zombie apocolypse, and just about any other situation you can think of.

Angela Solomons from Taranaki Community Law presents this informative legal show. A new topic covered every fortnight with advice as to where you can go to get the best help you need.

The government have announced they will change the law around consent when it comes to sex crimes. We already have laws about consent and sex so why does it matter? The Law Lady breaks down what the law currently says, and what the proposed changes would be.

Note this show talks about consent and sexual crimes, listener discretion is advised. Please seek support if anything in this episode is triggering for you.

Are migrant workers protected in NZ? And how can we do better as a country to stop migrant exploitation? Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB) have produced Kia Manaaki I te manene respecting and protecting migrant workers, and the Law Lady breaks it down. Find out what migrant exploitation can look like, how widespread it is and what actionable steps can be taken to prevent migrant exploitation in Aotearoa NZ.

Are you confused about the law change for Contractors? Want to learn more about how it all works? Listen to the Law Lady as she explains the new contractor gateway test and how it fits in with the current law.

Disability Support Services want to hear from you about their services. What should they be focused on? How can they be better joined up? What else do you want to tell them about the disability services you receive? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what the consultation is about, and how you can give feedback on these services.

The government have introduced the Disability Support Services Bill with the aims of creating a clear legal foundation and clarifying the employment status of family members caring for their loved ones with disabilities. Listen to the Law Lady to find out the long and difficult legal history that lead to this possible law change, and the concerns people have about what this law will do for people receiving disability support services.

There's a new law criminalising stalking. Stalking is a devastating form of abuse. What kinds of things does the new law cover? How many times does it need to happen? And why didn't we have this already? Listen to the Law Lady to find out all the details.

What are broadcasting standards? Who do they apply to, and how do they work? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what media is covered by the Broadcasting Standards Authority and what isn’t after the BSA decided that the website The Platform was covered by the Broadcasting Act.

There are some changes to the amount of money people receive from the 1st of April. But what are they, and who gets these payments? Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the new minimum wage, benefit changes and the fuel crisis payments. She’ll explain who is eligible for the in work tax credit increase and what you might have to do.