NZFreeLaw Podcast

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!

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.

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 become relationship property, pre-nup agreements, enduring power of attorney and more!

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 more...

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 issues and much more! 

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.

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 Tiana's priorities in her role as President. Tiana also tells us what she hopes to achieve in her term.

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.This episode was tapped before the tragic events in Christchurch and is dedicated to the people affected by those events.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is given as legal advice to any individual.

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 trial periods, personal grievances, recording meetings with your employee/employer, mediation as a restorative outcome, pathways into employment law, thought diversity and much more!Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is given as legal advice to any individual.