We continue talking to litigator James Gurnick about the criminal law procedure in New Zealand. Don't miss it - you never know when you might need it!

What to do if you are charged with a crime in NZ.

Dec 10th, 2019 30m 23s

In this two part episode Julia and Josh speak to James Gurnick. They discuss criminal law and the NZ court process end to end that a person will go through if they are charged with a crime.

Relationship Property - who owns what if you split.

Nov 10th, 2019 42m 32s

In this episode, host Julia speaks to Family lawyer Stephanie Ambler about the law on Relationship property. What to do if you get into a new relationship, what is separate property vs relationship property, when and how separate property can

All about Wills - how to have a say in what happens to your property after death

Sep 4th, 2019 43m 25s

Hosts Julia and Morgan speak to Sue Tappenden about Wills. They discuss what an Executor does, what probate means, why you need a Will, what happens if you don't have a Will, whether DIY Will kits are a good idea, grounds to contest a Will and

Understanding Māori Land Trusts

Jul 15th, 2019 42m 10s

In this episode, hosts Josh and Julia speak to Māori Land lawyer Alana Thomas from Kaupare Law. We discuss how to set up a Maori Land Trust; the legal definitions of Māori land; Trust Deeds - what should be in one; Trustees duties, whangai iss

What is a Trust? Why and when you should have one.

Jun 14th, 2019 39m 49s

In this episode we talk with law academic Sue Tappenden about the law of Equity. Why and when you should have a Trust and when you shouldn't or don't need one. We also talk about Wills and why you might need one.

Complaints and the NZ Law Society with President Tiana Epati

May 14th, 2019 37m 41s

In this episode host Julia Steenson, speaks to NZ Law Society President Tiana Epati about what the public can do if they have a dispute with, or complaint about a lawyer. We also discuss the current challenges the legal industry is facing and

Property law with Sarah Manning - episode 2

Apr 23rd, 2019 36m 8s

In this second episode of NZFreeLaw, hosts Julia and Josh speak to lawyer Sarah Manning a property lawyer from Christchurch. Sarah explains what unit titles, easements, and body corporates are and we discuss leaky, creaky homes and much more.T

Employment law with Ani Bennett - episode 1.

Apr 1st, 2019 55m 11s

In this first episode of NZFreeLaw we introduce the show and hosts lawyer Julia Steenson and non-lawyer Josh Brown. Then, with employment lawyer Ani Bennett we discuss information about contracts for service and contracts of service, 90 day tr

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