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<description>Angela Solomons is known as The Law Lady and she presents this informative legal show. A new topic is covered every fortnight with advice as to where you can go to get the best help you need.</description>
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<itunes:summary >Angela Solomons is the Law Lady and presents this informative legal show. A new topic is covered every fortnight with advice as to where you can go to get the best help you need.</itunes:summary >
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<itunes:author>Angela Solomons</itunes:author>
<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:28:11 +1200</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Lady: Fuel Crisis payments</title>
<description>There are some changes to the amount of money people receive from the 1st of April. But what are they, and who gets these payments? Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the new minimum wage, benefit changes and the fuel crisis payments. She’ll explain who is eligible for the in work tax credit increase and what you might have to do.</description>
<itunes:subtitle>There are some changes to the amount of money people receive from the 1st of April. But what are they, and who gets these payments? Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the new minimum wage, benefit changes and the fuel crisis payments. She’ll explain who is eligible for the in work tax credit increase and what you might have to do.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary >There are some changes to the amount of money people receive from the 1st of April. But what are they, and who gets these payments? Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the new minimum wage, benefit changes and the fuel crisis payments. She’ll explain who is eligible for the in work tax credit increase and what you might have to do.</itunes:summary >
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +1200</pubDate>
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<title>Car Parks and the Rules</title>
<description>Have you received a parking ticket and didn’t think it was right? Not sure how it works? Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the difference between public and private car parking, and what to do if you want to dispute a breach notice you’ve received.
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<itunes:subtitle>Have you received a parking ticket and didn’t think it was right? Not sure how it works? Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the difference between public and private car parking, and what to do if you want to dispute a breach notice you’ve received.
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<itunes:summary >Have you received a parking ticket and didn’t think it was right? Not sure how it works? Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the difference between public and private car parking, and what to do if you want to dispute a breach notice you’ve received.
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1300</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Lady: Total Mobility Scheme</title>
<description>If you couldn’t drive or catch public transport, how would you get around? The government are making changes to the Total mobility scheme, which supports people who can’t otherwise get transport to where they need to go. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what the 6 proposals are, how they will affect people in the scheme and how you can have your say about these changes.</description>
<itunes:subtitle>If you couldn’t drive or catch public transport, how would you get around? The government are making changes to the Total mobility scheme, which supports people who can’t otherwise get transport to where they need to go. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what the 6 proposals are, how they will affect people in the scheme and how you can have your say about these changes.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary >If you couldn’t drive or catch public transport, how would you get around? The government are making changes to the Total mobility scheme, which supports people who can’t otherwise get transport to where they need to go. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what the 6 proposals are, how they will affect people in the scheme and how you can have your say about these changes.</itunes:summary >
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +1300</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Lady: Litigant Abuse Orders</title>
<description>The government have introduced new court orders where there is abuse of the court processes. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what Litigant Abuse orders are, who they apply to, how they work and what happens if you are subject to one.
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<itunes:subtitle>The government have introduced new court orders where there is abuse of the court processes. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what Litigant Abuse orders are, who they apply to, how they work and what happens if you are subject to one.
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<itunes:summary >The government have introduced new court orders where there is abuse of the court processes. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what Litigant Abuse orders are, who they apply to, how they work and what happens if you are subject to one.
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1300</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Lady: School Uniforms</title>
<description>Have you been hit by the cost of school uniforms? What is the law on school uniforms? Who decides what a school uniform should look like, and do we even have to have one? Plus find out what Tika Tangata the Human Rights Commission has to say about school uniform policies.</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Have you been hit by the cost of school uniforms? What is the law on school uniforms? Who decides what a school uniform should look like, and do we even have to have one? Plus find out what Tika Tangata the Human Rights Commission has to say about school uniform policies.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary >Have you been hit by the cost of school uniforms? What is the law on school uniforms? Who decides what a school uniform should look like, and do we even have to have one? Plus find out what Tika Tangata the Human Rights Commission has to say about school uniform policies.</itunes:summary >
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1300</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Lady: Incorporated Societies</title>
<description>EVERY Incorporated Society needs to take actions as a result of the new Incorporated Societies Act.
- You will need to re-register your society and update your constitution in line with the new legislation
- You have until 5 April 2026.
- If you fail to comply your Society will cease to exist.
 Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the key things you need to do.
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<itunes:subtitle>EVERY Incorporated Society needs to take actions as a result of the new Incorporated Societies Act.
- You will need to re-register your society and update your constitution in line with the new legislation
- You have until 5 April 2026.
- If you fail to comply your Society will cease to exist.
 Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the key things you need to do.
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<itunes:summary >EVERY Incorporated Society needs to take actions as a result of the new Incorporated Societies Act.
- You will need to re-register your society and update your constitution in line with the new legislation
- You have until 5 April 2026.
- If you fail to comply your Society will cease to exist.
 Listen to the Law Lady as she breaks down the key things you need to do.
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +1300</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Lady: Tenancy and Pets Part 2</title>
<description>Want a pet and renting? How do you get consent to have one and when can your landlord refuse? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what reasonable grounds to refuse are, and what kind of reasonable conditions your landlord can impose. Plus, what are pet bonds?  These changes apply from 1st December to all tenancies.
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<itunes:subtitle>Want a pet and renting? How do you get consent to have one and when can your landlord refuse? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what reasonable grounds to refuse are, and what kind of reasonable conditions your landlord can impose. Plus, what are pet bonds?  These changes apply from 1st December to all tenancies.
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<itunes:summary >Want a pet and renting? How do you get consent to have one and when can your landlord refuse? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what reasonable grounds to refuse are, and what kind of reasonable conditions your landlord can impose. Plus, what are pet bonds?  These changes apply from 1st December to all tenancies.
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +1300</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Lady: Tenancy and Pets Part 1</title>
<description>Accompanying show description: Want a pet and renting? How do you get consent to have one and when can your landlord refuse? Listen to the Law Lady to find out all the ins and outs of pets and tenancy. These changes apply from 1st December to all tenancies.
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<itunes:subtitle>Accompanying show description: Want a pet and renting? How do you get consent to have one and when can your landlord refuse? Listen to the Law Lady to find out all the ins and outs of pets and tenancy. These changes apply from 1st December to all tenancies.
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<itunes:summary >Accompanying show description: Want a pet and renting? How do you get consent to have one and when can your landlord refuse? Listen to the Law Lady to find out all the ins and outs of pets and tenancy. These changes apply from 1st December to all tenancies.
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +1300</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Lady: Fleming v Attorney General</title>
<description>Accompanying show description: The Supreme Court have ruled that carers of adults with significant disabilities can be homeworkers and may be entitled to more money than they are currently getting. Listen to the show where the Law Lady breaks down the history that got us to this decision and what it means for those caring for a loved one with a disability. Plus a return of the flashback noise!
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<itunes:subtitle>Accompanying show description: The Supreme Court have ruled that carers of adults with significant disabilities can be homeworkers and may be entitled to more money than they are currently getting. Listen to the show where the Law Lady breaks down the history that got us to this decision and what it means for those caring for a loved one with a disability. Plus a return of the flashback noise!
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<itunes:summary >Accompanying show description: The Supreme Court have ruled that carers of adults with significant disabilities can be homeworkers and may be entitled to more money than they are currently getting. Listen to the show where the Law Lady breaks down the history that got us to this decision and what it means for those caring for a loved one with a disability. Plus a return of the flashback noise!
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +1300</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Lady: Care of Children</title>
<description>Have you thought about your care arrangements for Christmas and the holidays? The sooner you organise care, the better things will be for your kids. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what to think about when it comes to sorting out this time of year. Don’t leave it too late to organise a less stressful time for your kids.</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Have you thought about your care arrangements for Christmas and the holidays? The sooner you organise care, the better things will be for your kids. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what to think about when it comes to sorting out this time of year. Don’t leave it too late to organise a less stressful time for your kids.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary >Have you thought about your care arrangements for Christmas and the holidays? The sooner you organise care, the better things will be for your kids. Listen to the Law Lady to find out what to think about when it comes to sorting out this time of year. Don’t leave it too late to organise a less stressful time for your kids.</itunes:summary >
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +1300</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Lady: Annual Leave</title>
<description>Do you want to take time off over Christmas? Do you have to? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what you (and your boss) can and can’t do when it comes to annual leave.</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Do you want to take time off over Christmas? Do you have to? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what you (and your boss) can and can’t do when it comes to annual leave.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary >Do you want to take time off over Christmas? Do you have to? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what you (and your boss) can and can’t do when it comes to annual leave.</itunes:summary >
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +1300</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Lady: Divorce Episode 2</title>
<description>Is there any time you don’t have to wait 2 years to get a divorce? Listen to the Law Lady to find out about the new rules where you have a protection order. This is the biggest change to our divorce law in 40 years and if you have a protection order you need to know what this means. Tune into the Law Lady to find out.</description>
<itunes:subtitle>Is there any time you don’t have to wait 2 years to get a divorce? Listen to the Law Lady to find out about the new rules where you have a protection order. This is the biggest change to our divorce law in 40 years and if you have a protection order you need to know what this means. Tune into the Law Lady to find out.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary >Is there any time you don’t have to wait 2 years to get a divorce? Listen to the Law Lady to find out about the new rules where you have a protection order. This is the biggest change to our divorce law in 40 years and if you have a protection order you need to know what this means. Tune into the Law Lady to find out.</itunes:summary >
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +1300</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Lady: Divorce</title>
<description>What is a divorce, and how to do you get one? Can you get one by yourself or do you both need to agree? Listen to the Law Lady to find out.</description>
<itunes:subtitle>What is a divorce, and how to do you get one? Can you get one by yourself or do you both need to agree? Listen to the Law Lady to find out.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary >What is a divorce, and how to do you get one? Can you get one by yourself or do you both need to agree? Listen to the Law Lady to find out.</itunes:summary >
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +1300</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Lady: Incorporated Societies</title>
<description>We’re talking about Incorporated Societies. Do you have to reregister by April 2026? What happens if you don't? Listen to the show to find out more.</description>
<itunes:subtitle>We’re talking about Incorporated Societies. Do you have to reregister by April 2026? What happens if you don't? Listen to the show to find out more.</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary >We’re talking about Incorporated Societies. Do you have to reregister by April 2026? What happens if you don't? Listen to the show to find out more.</itunes:summary >
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1300</pubDate>
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