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Roadside drug testing is now here: what drivers need to know

2 June 2026 | Matthew McVicar

New Zealand’s new roadside drug testing regime is now in force, and drivers should be prepared to see it used more widely across the country.

De facto relationships and the Property (Relationships) Act

24 May 2026 | Mikayla Whalley

A common thing we encounter in practice are Kiwis believing that the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (PRA) only applies to married couples. Not so...

When wills go wrong: what happens if someone is wrongly removed from a will?

13 April 2026 | Beth Dolman

A recent New Zealand High Court decision highlights how disputes can arise when changes are made to a will based on incorrect assumptions or incomplete information.

Probate vs Letters of Administration: when are they needed, and what is the process?

11 April 2026 | Beth Dolman

When someone dies, after the funeral and when the family turns to the practical side of managing their loved one’s affairs

When Family, Trusts, and Wills Collide

13 March 2026 | Trudi Gow

When Family, Trusts, and Wills Collide: What a Recent $2M Property Dispute Teaches Us

When There is a Will, There is a Way…

1 March 2026 | Mikayla Whalley

When There is a Will, There is a Way… to Execute It Correctly (and signing it electronically is not one of them).