WRMK welcomes Pera Paniora to the firm
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We’re delighted to welcome lawyer Ihapera (Pera) Paniora to our Dargaville team.… Read More
Contesting a will: who can lay claim to your assets?
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Your will can be contested and it happens more often than people realise. … Read More
The Disputes Tribunal process
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The Disputes Tribunal is a unique form of dispute resolution which is designed to be both cost-efficient, speedy and above-all, easy to access for all people. So what is the Tribunal and what can it do for you?… Read More
Defamation: what is it?
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Defamation protects your reputation and extends not only to your general character but also to your standing in the community.… Read More
To mediate or to litigate – that is the question
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We’ve all been there. You are in the middle of a situation and you are finding yourself painted into a corner. What do you do next?… Read More
Can a school be sued if one of their students is bullied?
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In most common law jurisdictions it is possible to seek compensation from either the bully or the school for the harm suffered as a result of school bullying. … Read More
How social media changes negotiation tactics
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Social media has changed the way disputes are negotiated. Now, every couple of weeks a legal threat goes viral and results in public backlash. … Read More
The case for mediation
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One way or another, I have been resolving other people’s conflicts for more than 25 years, and in the majority of conflicts one common theme is present.… Read More
Yofi killed by chow: $45,000 damages awarded by court
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A case is reported from Seattle USA, where Yofi, a 12 year old cat was mauled to death in her owner’s back yard by the neighbour’s Chow dog.… Read More
View blocked by neighbours’ trees
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A nice view is an attractive feature for a property. Houses are often built in ways that take advantage of the property’s view. It can be distressing when that view becomes blocked by your neighbours’ trees.… Read More