Legal Points features legislative and regulatory matters that may impact on rural women, as well as legal issues raised in the courts. If you wish a particular topic discussed please email us and we will see if we can cover it.

De Facto Relationships Property Law Change

If you're in a long-term de facto relationship, recent law changes will affect you from next year onwards. To find out more about the law changes and how they affect your relationship, read our report now.
From Consumer Onlune

Juries in Criminal Trials. Document available in pdf form from The Law Commission

Office of the OmbudsmanThanks, Jean Park (Guest Book)!

Got a Problem?

Consumers' Institute guide to your legal rights, how to complain etc.

Wills: making life easier for those left behind Courtesy Otago Daily Times

 Previous contribution from GHS: Family Trusts

Making Submissions to Parliament

Mental Health Law Changes

Victims' Rights Bill

Fees for Minor RMA Offences

Protection of Personal Rights and Property Right

Copies are freeand are available from from your local office of Age Concern or Community Law Centre (see your local telephone directory).

'18+ Card'

Personal Properties Securities Act