The jurisdiction of the Disputes Tribunal doubled from $30,000 to $60,000 on 24 January 2026, causing significant changes for collecting medium sized debts. This increase is intended to improve access to justice and reduce the need for costly District Court litigation for medium sized disputes.

If you are an individual with a relatively modest levels of debt (under $50,000) and want to avoid being declared bankrupt, you can use a Debt Repayment Order (DRO) to manage your debt in a structured and affordable way.

Understand the impact of defamatory statements on social media and online platforms, including damage to reputations and financial losses. Explore the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 for online harm reduction, and learn why defamation claims are the ultimate remedy.

Discover the Queenin v Queenin family trust dispute, a notable case represented by Nathan Tetzlaff of Smith and Partners, which has captured significant legal attention

This article explores what might happen if a shareholder alleges that a director has breached their duties?

This article explains what an interlocutory application is, and what to do if you are served with one.

Want to understand the law around how shared driveways work in New Zealand? Property law expert, Duncan Lang explains the ins and outs - From disputes to property purchases, this article with empower your informed decisions. Click to learn more.

Discover your legal rights as a landowner in New Zealand when dealing with nuisance caused by your neighbours. Learn what constitutes nuisance, examples of common issues, and the process for making a nuisance claim. provide goods to consumers? What can they claim and what can they not claim? Expert Nathan Tetzlaff explains more in his article.

So you’ve had a big dispute, gone to Court, and the Court has issued a judgment in your favour. Fantastic! But… the other party doesn’t pay the amount that the Court has ordered them to pay. What now?

A Right of Way is a common form of easement used in New Zealand, allowing movement through a property. Property Lawyer, Duncan Lang explains how a Right of Way easement works, your rights and obligations, and how to deal with maintenance issues.

How long do you have to make a claim against someone with whom you are in dispute, or who you believe has legally wronged you? Expert Litigation Lawyer Nathan Tetzlaff outlines legal claim limitation periods in NZ.

Legal disputes generally fall into one of three main categories:

Privacy law is one situation where employers and business owners can find themselves in a lot of trouble unexpectedly quickly.

The internet started off as the wild west – largely unregulated, where free speech reigns and anonymous content is the norm.

Anyone who occupies a property can issue a trespass notice against anyone else who might visit the property without lawful business being there.