What is a Limited Licence? A limited licence, commonly referred to as a “work licence”, allows a disqualified driver to continue driving in limited circumstances during a period of disqualification. A limited licence can be granted by the Court where a driver can demonstrate that the disqualification would cause undue hardship to them or another […]
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What is the Harassment Act 1997? In New Zealand, restraining orders for harassment are made under the Harassment Act 1997 (“Act”). The Act is designed to protect individuals from ongoing patterns of behaviour that cause distress, fear, or anxiety, particularly where there is no close family or domestic relationship between the parties. It is commonly
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If you are experiencing cyberbullying, online harassment, social media abuse, threatening messages, revenge posts, or other harmful online communications, the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 (“Act”) provides a legal pathway to have harmful content removed and to stop ongoing online abuse. The purpose of the Act is to prevent, deter and mitigate harm caused by
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A common misconception is that people who engage in cyberbullying, online harassment or harmful digital communications can hide behind anonymous social media accounts and online profiles without consequence. In many cases, this is not correct. The Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 (“HDCA”) gives the District Court significant powers to require information to be disclosed where
A decision from the Disputes Tribunal is legally binding once it is sealed, and it can be enforced through the District Court if the other party does not comply. The Tribunal itself does not enforce orders, but the District Court treats the decision as if it were its own judgment. Before taking enforcement steps, it
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Not sure whether to use the Disputes Tribunal or Court in New Zealand? Learn the key differences in cost, process, timeframes, and when each option is appropriate. When a dispute arises in New Zealand, one of the first decisions is whether to use the Disputes Tribunal (“Tribunal”) or commence proceedings in the District Court or
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We wish you safety, joy, and special moments with your loved ones.
Our office will be closing at midday on the 23rd of December and reopen at 9am on the 12th of January 2026.
From the 12th of January 2026, we welcome you to our new office at:
7 Paerata Road,
Pukekohe.
